Kyb Gas-a-Just vs. Bilstein 4600 HD, looking for reviews or first hand knowledge????

2k1 · 2014-02-10T07:18:52+00:00

I needed a new title to get specific responses, please don't flame me... have decided on one of theses sets to replace my 2001 2wd with 156k on the odo... I cant get both sets but have decided on one of the 2, I have done about as much research and searching as I can do on this forum and others but nothing addresses specific comparisons of the 2... From all accounts they both sound good, but from what I have gathered it seems like in general the consensus is Bilstein 4600 is the choice most would make but that many feel there is nothing wrong with going with kyb gas-a-just. the catch is that bilsteins are about $150 more for the set of for @ $330 than the KYB @ $180 don't want anything too stiff and crazy but definitely want it controlled, do not want mushy & squishy. is one of these more harsh or rough than the other? I guess I can also make it easy by mentioning I would like oem stock ride but those shocks are just under $400 from Toyota, so are the kyb gas a just or bilstein 4600 hd going to be closer to stock oem? thanks Just looking for a few 3rd gen users experience with these 2 shocks specifically on stock coils and their opinions on the value aspect for the $$$...obviously not the end of the world if it is not perfect but would rather measure twice and cut once if you get my drift. Just want to get it right and not wish I had gone with the other, so if I can avoid a mistake by getting responses that would be great. I will be adding in a 1.5" spacer lift, but I do not anticipate that causing too much of a change in shock characteristics. hopefully you have some insight for me...

Thread starter 2k1
Start date Feb 10, 2014

PitbullRescuer

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Feb 14, 2014

2k1 said:
My last attempt at trying to narrow this down I swear...not using words like comfort or preference or anything subjective, just using actual non debateable words, that arent really subject to what one likes or does not like...

which of the 2 (gas a just or 4600) is the more rough, firm, jolting, or harsh?

All subjective. As evidenced by the replies to your thread.