I've got the Bilstein B8's (South Africa, from Mikem in Johannesburg) which I believe the exact same as the 4600's in the picture. I've installed them together with uprated coils in the front and progressive coils in the back: 2" lift all around. Am very very happy with them: the ride is a bit stiffer and she likes a bit more weight in the back now, but damn the ride is so much better, responsive and dynamic. Also on corrugations it gives much more control: would recommend them to anyone.

Pros: ride is much better, more control

Cons: ride is bit stiffer

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

hrc101 13 May 2020, 16:48

Rating 5.0

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Ive got the 5100s from bilstein (the adjustable silver ones). Both the 5100 and the 4600 give a much more “responsive” ride. They are noticeably stiffer whereas in my opinion, the OEM shocks are kind of mushy and bouncy. The bilsteins absorb impacts like potholes or trail-rocks in a way that is not only more comfortable, but also makes the driver feel more in control.

This stiffness is very helpful at reducing body roll in sharp turns or sudden stops. It will also give you a more sure-footed, balanced feeling when off road. I love my bilsteins and I think they really tightened up the ride quality of the FJ.

Pros: more responsive ride, more comfortable

Cons: noticeably stiffer

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Crosmankid 13 May 2020, 16:03

Rating 5.0

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My dad and I put 5100s on out fj and love them. Actually rides significantly better than stock.

Pros: rides significantly better

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

troystg 8 May 2020, 21:24

Rating 5.0

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I personally have been a Bilstien H&R fan since my first mk4 Frankingolf where I tore down and rebuilt a 4 door golf into a 4 door gti. Have stuck with that combo ever since and that is the ONLY thing that has always worked according to plan.

Pros: always worked according to plan

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

redmini-s 8 May 2020, 03:24

Rating 5.0

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Bilstein are awesome- but the price is not. I put a set on a 2000 F150 4x4 that I once had and couldn’t believe how much better the truck drove.

Pros: much better truck drove

Cons: price is not

Vehicle: Ford

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

spicygrow 12 Apr 2020, 23:41

Rating 4.0

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I can still rip sweepers at 120mph like my friend with Bilstein B6's, but my car rides so much better over the small uneven bits of pavement.

Pros: better ride quality

Vehicle: BMW

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Ermahgerd_its_Bubba 7 Apr 2020, 05:20

Rating 4.0

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Just put on a new set of Bilstein 4600's and am liking it. Feels stock and back to new again. Not too stiff, but certainly not squishy like the old worn ones.

Pros: Feels stock, back to new

Cons: Front install sucks

Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

B00TY0L0GIST 19 Sep 2016, 00:34

Rating 3.5

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i've had them on my 3.6 for about a year and a half and 16,000 miles. absolutley nothing wrong with them, just too stiff for minnesota roads

Pros: nothing wrong, durable

Cons: too stiff

Vehicle: Subaru Legacy

Mileage: 25750 km

Bilstein › Strut assembly

jaystone 6 Nov 2020, 00:09

Rating 1.0

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I have a 2018 GTI with about 15K on Bilstein B8's with MSS street springs. Today while leaving work I heard a pop and rattle from the front end of the car. Pulled over, inspected and found the strut nut sheared at the threads between the strut and the strut mount.

Cons: strut nut sheared

Vehicle: Volkswagen

Mileage: 24140 km