Shock absorbers Bilstein or OEM Volkswagen

I eventually ended up changing all 4 shocks to the B4's and it has been good too.

I have 5100s on my Tacoma and they made a great replacement to my OEM shocks. Kept it at factory height. Less nose dive when braking makes all the difference to me.

I just put new bilsteins on at 100k. So far so good.

I replaced mine around 130k on my 2015 with a pair of Bilstein 5100s, I would have done it way sooner if I knew how much of a difference it would make.

you can always put bilsteins on yourself (not too hard, put the 5100s and lift spacers/ blocks ((if off-roading, do not use front spacers, you will get coil bucket contact and a proper lift may be more expensive but its better on your performance and ball joints, i am mostly highway / town travel)) and it was done within a weekend with rental tools from the auto store).

I made my own poor man's B12 kit! Except mine is now complete with badged housings and early top mounts. No bump stops in the front and vestigial foam stops in the back. I went mild on the cutting. The rears could go up a lot or down a little without cutting. Excited to see how she sits. Took some before measurements for what it's worth.

Update, went with the Comfort (B4)s... and they feel great. Comfy.

Went with bilstein b4’s and eibach pro kit. Couldn’t be more happier

Bilstein B6 monotube shocks work only with stock ride height springs. With a chassis as light as the IS300, they’ll give you a much stiffer ride than the other options. Some drivers like it; but you may worsen traction on roads in poor condition. Comfort will similarly degrade. Their main advantages are that they won’t fade in prolonged aggressive driving and they last a long time.

Bilstein 5100's are junk! 3 out of 4 of mine failed. (Blown Seals)I don't even go off road with my truck. They won't stand behind them without original receipts, where purchased, when purchased etc. etc. etc.........