Shock absorbers Bilstein or Sachs

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Rank #1 in ranking

1461

539

649

4.2

Body bounce

4.0

Bottoming

4.1

Leaks

2.7

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Car

PartReview Score

Rank #4 in ranking

4.2

Body bounce

4.2

Bottoming

4.4

Leaks

2.4

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Audi A4

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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

Body bounce:

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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Bottoming:

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

ian799 17 Oct 2025, 03:50

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Rating 5.0

I just completed the same upgrade and I concur it’s like a brand new car.

Pros: like a brand new car

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Proper-Process1578 2 Oct 2025, 23:22

Rating 3.0

I run Bilstein 5160’s on my 22 F250 but they’re pricey.

Cons: pricey

Vehicle: Ford

Sachs › Shock absorbers

teostefan10 2 Dec 2025, 11:43

Leaks:

Rating 2.0

I have this creaking noise since I installed new Sachs shocks & top mounts. \nIt's dead silent on sunny days or when the temperature outside is above 15c. \nAny ideas since the mechanic says it's just bad quality rubber on top mounts and the only solution is to go with a Lemforder top mount.

Pros: silent on sunny days

Cons: creaking noise, bad quality