Bilstein B4’s are perfect for stock replacements. I have a set all around. Takes any imperfect like a champ
Pros: perfect for stock, handles imperfections well
Vehicle:
BMW
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I have the Bilstein B16\u2019s with just over 15k miles on them, with two very busy autocross seasons. I have zero issues, no noises, no complaints.
Pros: zero issues, no noises
Cons: not rebuildable
Mileage: 24140 km
I can relate. My B16's made strange noises from day 1. Then after a few months one of the rears collapsed. I gave up and just put the original stock shocks/springs back on.
Cons: strange noises, rear collapsed
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
When I got my new 1992 Corrado SLC I thought the shocks were too soft and replaced them with Bilsteins. They are still fine after 30 years.
Pros: still fine after 30 years
Cons: shocks were too soft
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Corrado
My E36 always sat higher after starting to use Bilstein shocks. Did NOT replace springs. B4 first and B6 after. Definitely over-damped, car almost disregards the springs and runs on shocks alone.
Cons: car sat higher, over-damped ride
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 200000 km
I choose H&R lowering springs and Bilstein B6 shocks. A system a little firmer than stock.
Pros: firmer than stock
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Scirocco
When my 2013 GTI hit about 90,000 miles I had the shocks/struts changed out to Bilstein B6, great ride quality and I had no intention of ever lowering the car as I commute to a city with terrible roads.
Pros: great ride quality
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 144840 km
I'm running Kings up front and Billy 5125 in back with LC 7 wraps and while it' not total cush it is not overly stiff.
Pros: not overly stiff
All these shocks like Bilsteins, OME, etc are firmer than OEM, no matter what they say. They will limit lean more than OEM, but they will not be more comfortable overall than a set of new OEM shocks.
Pros: limit lean more
Cons: firmer than OEM
My Truck feels almost as cushy as my dad's 22 TRD Pro. I can hit speed bumps at easily 10mph faster without discomfort, it rides great on forest service roads and has less body roll than stock.
Pros: cushy, rides great
Cons: none
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
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