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Bilstein › Shock absorbers

HerrRudiger 16 May 2020, 21:18

Rating 5.0

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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

KONI › Shock absorbers

MJG44 12 May 2020, 02:37

Rating 5.0

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I love my special actives. I got them because I didn\u2019t like the ride after lowering with springs. It instantly felt better than the stock ride. It\u2019s been about 15k and I have no complaints.

Pros: felt better than stock

Cons: lowering with springs

Mileage: 15000 km

KONI › Shock absorbers

snobrdrdan 9 May 2020, 09:58

Rating 5.0

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I still swear by the Koni Sports/Yellows. They're adjustable too. All the way soft, even with the Eibach Pro-Kit springs, was waaay more comfortable then the OEM "Sport suspension" (and with 19's).

Pros: adjustable, more comfortable

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

KONI › Shock absorbers

Talynen 15 Apr 2020, 20:18

Rating 4.5

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The oranges are similar to yellows on full soft, but with a bit less low speed compression damping IIRC (basically, a bit more comfort oriented). They're a great way to get a better quality shock at a lower price point.

Pros: more comfort oriented, better quality shock, lower price point

Vehicle: Honda Civic