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Bilstein Shock absorbers
BigBlackDwarf
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Rating 4.0

I installed the Bilsteins and I like them. Replaced what I believe were the original OEMs on my 2006 that had 120k miles on them, so the ride was pretty brutal.

Pros: like them
Cons: ride was brutal
Vehicle: Ford Ranger
Mileage: 193120 km
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Bilstein Shock absorbers

Bilsteins are great. You will likely see a good boost in handling and feeling like a train when WOT applies. These should last at 200k before they are dying to be replaced.

Pros: good boost in handling
Mileage: 200000 km
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Bilstein Shock absorbers
Adabert
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Rating 5.0

Upon disassembly, I found the KYB Excel-G shocks were completely shot and offered no rebound. I installed Bilstein B4 "Touring Class" units. The no-name aftermarket strut bearings weren't doing the suspension any favors either and I was glad to get the new German Febi units. So far, so good

Pros: good Febi units
Cons: KYB shocks were shot
Vehicle: Volkswagen Scirocco
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Bilstein Shock absorbers

Looking at potentially going with Bilstein B6 shocks/struts and Steeda Ultra-Lite springs combo, as I've heard great things about each part/company individually though I haven't seen any reviews of them used in tandem, at least on the 2005-2014s.

Pros: great things heard
Cons: no tandem reviews
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Bilstein Shock absorbers
The-Durs
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Rating 4.0

Look into Eibach shocks. I have bilstein 5100 on front with eibach in rear. I like them at the price point and they are like a 5100 but they dial down the harshness.

Pros: good price point
Cons: similar to 5100
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Bilstein Shock absorbers

N3s are nice for on road driving. They offer a plush ride. Everyone says go Bilstein 5100, and while they do perform better off-road, they are noticeably firmer on the street.

Pros: plush ride
Cons: firmer on the street
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Bilstein Shock absorbers
phulton
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Rating 3.0

I did find the b6 to be on the stiffer side. Not full on race car stuff, but definitely "sporty stiff."

They absorb impacts really well, but you're still gonna feel everything.

Pros: absorb impacts well
Cons: on the stiffer side
Vehicle: BMW X5
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Bilstein Shock absorbers
Glum-Tennis2715
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Rating 2.0

Not apples to apples comparison but I put Bilsteins on my f150 and wish I hadn’t. They are much stiffer, great for towing but not for everything else. Would go stock if I did it again

Pros: great for towing
Cons: much stiffer
Vehicle: Ford
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