Shock absorbers Bilstein or Rancho

I put 75000 hard miles on my 5100/FJ spring combo. Started with sand dunes in North Carolina and the rest was terrible northern and coastal Maine roads, mixed dirt/unmaintained/pavement. They're getting soft now, but I'll do it again. They still look pretty decent after a couple of harsh winters too.

I had this debate and went Bilstein 5160s (the ones with the springs included) love them

Bilstein B4 OE Replacement FRONT (used 20xxx miles)- $75

I LOVE the B6 shocks. I don't think they feel any different from the day I first installed them. I much prefer monotubes over twin-tubes, and I prefer European over Japanese (still talking about shocks). Bilstein has always been perfect for me, and I cannot say the same about Koni, KW, Tokico, etc.

Bilstein is my go-to, Sachs or KYB if I can't get Bilstein; Bilstein 5100s on my WJ are great, 5100 coilover's I had on a Tundra were great; 4600s I had on a Tacoma were great.

I went to Art Center in Pasadena and used it for my commute to school. The rubber weather seals are starting to crack due to age and probably heat, but otherwise, its in great condition, but does not run. The BBS wheels were driven on for about a year with no curb rash. It has a Calloway turbo kit in it...one of the few remaining. I think that there are Bilstein shocks in it...which most items are probably not great anymore.

B6 Bilstein ..no I did notice any ride height increase. I am not lowered..but my gap from tire to fender did not change..I don't know about any problems with these shocks as I have only read many positive reviews..and they come on a lot of performance cars from the factory..example Corvette...In any event..they carry a Lifetime Warranty to original purchaser!

Bilstein 5100's are worlds better than the OEM shocks/struts, even the Z71 package.

i have PSS10. it is either too soft, or too harsh... i settled at F4/R2... i also have H&R f+rsb both at soft tho...

From what I remember they have a stiff ride (any Bilstein equipped vehicle I've ever owned is stiff IMO) and they don't really flex that well.