Is Bilstein suspension any good?
Is Bilstein suspension any good?
Bilstein shock absorbers have all been developed and tested in Germany and are considered internationally to be one of the best shock absorbers. Over 60 years of experience in original equipment and more than 50 years of racing history make Bilstein products and services unique.
How long does Bilstein suspension last?
If you garage it most of the time and are mostly highway driving, no towing, and drive like a grandpa/grandma, then 100K seems quite reasonable. I have about 20K on my 5100s and they feel as good as when I installed them. I’d expect them to last at least 75K.
Do Bilstein shocks make a difference?
The Bilsteins in general will make cornering, higher speed driving, and off-roading much better than any of the factory shocks. But being that aftermarket shock are firmer in general… your are definitely going to feel more through the steering wheel.
Is Bilstein a good brand?
BILSTEIN was ranked Best Brand with 70.2% in the “Shock absorbers” category. In the “Suspension” segment, BILSTEIN was victorious with 21.30%. The next best company only achieved less than 11% of the votes.
Are Bilstein shocks hydraulic?
Every shock absorber has hydraulic oil. So with this in mind changing your standard oil shock absorbers for Bilstein B4 gas will improve your vehicle stability, road holding and safety. A worthwhile investment.
Where is BILSTEIN lifts located?
U.S. Headquarters – Hamilton, OH BILSTEIN’s main production facility North American production facility is located at our U.S. Headquarters in Hamilton, OH.
What do you think about Bilstein shocks?
The improved ride quality and smooth stable steering were immediately noticable. The stainless steel body looks great. I prefer stainless steel to painted shock bodies because they hide dirt better and won’t get chipped/flake over time. These are the real deal, so if you’re looking for a great pair of shocks; Bilstein 5100’s are the bomb!
Are Bilstein struts any good?
These struts are solid. The Bilstein shock is an amazing shock. No complaints but 4wheel parts sent me a pair of used/returned shocks they still worked so I kept them but never again. Exactly what I was needing only issue was appon installation the price on the website estimation on install cost was off by a factor of 10.
What do you think about Bilstein 5100’s?
The Bilstein 5100’s replaced some worn out Pro Comp shocks on my 2004 F350 dually 4X4 with 4″ raised suspension. The improved ride quality and smooth stable steering were immediately noticable. The stainless steel body looks great. I prefer stainless steel to painted shock bodies because they hide dirt better and won’t get chipped/flake over time.
What are the benefits of Bilstein rear suspension?
With the Bilsteins, the rear would compress in a controlled manner, then smoothly rebound to normal ride height in a single fluid motion with no bounce or over travel. The rebound control also greatly improved ride and handling on gravel roads that often get washboard bumps, which are often the worst entering and exiting a turn.
