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#424726 - 20/02/01 06:36 AM Bilstein Shocks
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Any one have any expeience or comments about Bilstein shocks? Shocks are my next upgrade and I am looking for some guidance. Twin tube vs. monotube design? help?

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#424727 - 20/02/01 09:36 AM Re: Bilstein Shocks
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Bilsteins are rumored to be available in late March or early April.

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#424728 - 20/02/01 05:57 PM Re: Bilstein Shocks
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how do the bilsteins stack up against the rancho 9000s?

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#424729 - 22/02/01 07:16 PM Re: Bilstein Shocks
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bilsteins were standard on my tacoma with the trd pkg. i've never had ranchos so i cant compare. they are much stiffer than the regular shocks yielding in quicker response. you can take a speed bump at 30mph and not really even notice it. i would predict that off road the bilsteins would also help reduce bottoming.

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#424730 - 22/02/01 07:56 PM Re: Bilstein Shocks
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Originally posted by Ag_xterra:
bilsteins were standard on my tacoma with the trd pkg. i've never had ranchos so i cant compare. they are much stiffer than the regular shocks yielding in quicker response. you can take a speed bump at 30mph and not really even notice it. i would predict that off road the bilsteins would also help reduce bottoming.



Please elaborate. I would think that with a stiffer shock a speed bump would be worse. I ask because there are speedbumps every 4 feet on Michigan's roads (OK, we call them potholes). But seriously, I would spend the cash on new shocks in a heartbeat if they soaked up the bumps better than the stock ones.

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#424731 - 23/02/01 09:54 PM Re: Bilstein Shocks
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a soft shock tuned for plush road manners isnt very good in soaking up larger bumps that driving offroad tends to dish out. a stiffer shock will absorb the shock and give you a quicker rebound equalling a better ride over the harsh stuff and those pesky speed bumps.

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