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.
My dad and I put 5100s on out fj and love them. Actually rides significantly better than stock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I just did Bilsteins on my 2500 burb. They work great.
Yes B4's should help.
Since the original Sachs were not available where I live, I went ahead with Bilstein stock replacements. One problem that i am facing is that no matter what I do, I am not able to get the front camber to factory spec.
I'm using bilstein b4's and when I put it all back together I ended up with over a fist of tire to fender gap and am trying to figure out how to fix this. Previous ride height was like 2 or 3 fingers between the tire and arch.
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