Shock absorbers Bilstein or Sachs

Best thing I did was put Bilstein 5100's on it in place of the Ranchos.

As was mentioned already, the Bilstein B4 is available for the front and rear of the Atlas. I have a full set of B4s on my mkV Jetta and they are fantastic. Quite firm but still comfortable. They rebound once and the party's over, unlike the Atlas which pogos down the road.

Bilstein claims around 10% stiffer dampening and rebound over OEM. I've had both B6 and B4's on my Passat, and the B4's was something I preferred more.

However if you're willing to spend upwards of $300 per shock bilstein b6 shocks go great with heavy loads.

Bilsteins would be a better option to choose from as they have direct replacement shock valving that offers a better ride then the stock rancho's but its all personal preference. Bilsteins while stiffer then stock some find too stiff (they're main goal you can say is handling)

Bilsteins have never failed to deliver for me. They spend so much on R&D and valving test and tune that they just perform so much better.

Bilstein 5100 is what I replaced them with. The ride is a lot better.

Bilstein B4’s are perfect for stock replacements. I have a set all around. Takes any imperfect like a champ

I just did the 5100's at 2". I also have a +0 offset wheel (this matters). My 275/70R17's rub the mudflap at full turn when entering a driveway.

I installed Bilstein B16 DCC shocks/springs. Frankly I hate them. They are not tuned to the chassis well so makes the car pitch over bumps and creak/groan badly