Shock absorbers Bilstein or Rancho

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4.2

Body bounce

4.0

Bottoming

4.1

Leaks

2.7

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3.1

Body bounce

2.9

Bottoming

3.0

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1.5

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Bilstein

Rancho

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

j4ywhy 24 Oct 2025, 20:06

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Rating 5.0

Massive increase in ride quality and drivability after putting some Bilsteins on.

Pros: increased ride quality, improved drivability

Vehicle: Honda Pilot

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Unusual_Daikon4839 22 Oct 2025, 15:26

Rating 5.0

My runner is a 22 but still loving my Bilsteins and setup!

Pros: positive experience

Vehicle: Toyota 4runner

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

John_Mat8882 22 Oct 2025, 08:44

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Rating 4.5

They are pretty close to the stock shocks, just like 10/15% stiffer.. I honestly ride speed bumps much faster in the 8 (regular 18" on non XL Michelin PS4) than with a 2024 Yaris with 16" lol.

Pros: 10-15% stiffer, faster over bumps

Vehicle: Mazda

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Esheill 21 Oct 2025, 21:18

Rating 4.5

I did .75 inch level with Bilstein 5100, stock wheels. Looks good and correct.

Pros: looks good, correct stance

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

ColoradoTrailRunner 21 Oct 2025, 14:33

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Rating 5.0

I would highly recommend the 5160 in the rear. Matches the front performance better. I took my 5100 out in a month and replaced with 5160 and didn’t look back.

Pros: highly recommend, matches performance better

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Distinct-District-51 20 Oct 2025, 02:18

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Rating 4.5

Bilstein 5100s are mid range and work great.

Pros: work great, mid range

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

TallCracker69 19 Oct 2025, 08:35

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Rating 5.0

Bilstein are consistently ranked as the most reliable/best feeling in nearly every single price range. Cheap and very reliable

Pros: most reliable, best feeling, cheap

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

happpycammper 19 Oct 2025, 06:18

Rating 4.0

bilsteins are easy to work with

Pros: easy to work with

Vehicle: Toyota 4runner

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

nanneryeeter 16 Oct 2025, 00:59

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Rating 3.5

I'm running Bilstein on the rear with the quadralift airbags. Seems to be a decent match.

Pros: decent match

Vehicle: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

jetty_life 9 Dec 2025, 17:11

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Rating 1.0

Had my local shop install some OEM style Bilsteins in my truck, the shocks that come with the higher trim level, no lift or anything. This is what they sent me home with after the top not started backing off.

Cons: top nut backing off