bilstein bts shocks

[Dragonslayer]

Has anyone tried the BTS shocks from bilstein? I'm looking to upgrade the clapped-out shocks on my '03 V8 SR5. While I do go off-road from time to time, the majority of my driving is on the highway, so I don't think I need coilovers. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Anyone, anyone? Bueller?

Bump.

 

[Thai]

What are BTS bilsteins?? Is that a new shock form Bils?? I would get whatever is the direct replacement from Bilsteins for your stock shocks. But, you need to know that the Bils are stiffer than stock shocks. Your 4runner will handle a bit better and possibly less floaty, but the ride will be stiffer. If you like the stock ride, then i would go with stock shocks or Monroe sensatrak.

Also, i would check Edelbrock to see if they make shocks for the 4th gen 4runners. Edelbrock shocks are on par with Bils and are possibly more comfortable.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Monroe, KYB or Bilstein

Thanks for the info Thai, I was starting to think that no one had changed the shocks on their truck. The bilsteins are direct replacement shocks. I don't know much about the monroe's but I found a site that sells them. Apparently the sensatracs are only offered for the front, while the reflex's are offered only for the rear. A car nut friend of mine recommended the KYB GR2's, which are $55 cheaper for a set of 4 vs. the bilsteins. I want the ride to be more secure, read less floaty, but I don't want it to be like a race car either. Anyone tried the other shocks I mentioned? Here's a link to shock warehouse with the different models
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4468&selected_year=2003

 

[Thai]

I heard that KYBs are good but is not any better than Bils and may ride rougher. If you decide between KBY and Bils, then i would definitely go with Bils.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Thanks again Thai. Looks like the Monroes are about $50 less than the Bilsteins. Apparently Edelbrock does not yet offer shocks for the 4Runner. Do you have Monroes on your MB?

 

[Thai]

Thanks again Thai. Looks like the Monroes are about $50 less than the Bilsteins. Apparently Edelbrock does not yet offer shocks for the 4Runner. Do you have Monroes on your MB?

My G500 comes stock with Bilsteins. I had Bilsteins on my 2002 (3rd gen) 4runner. See my thoughts on them: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=343&highlight=bilsteins

I have heard back when i had my 4runner that the Monroes were the closest aftermarket shocks to OEM. They provided slightly more control than OEM but the ride is not as stiff as the others.