Your Input: Bilstein

Hey guys,

I was looking around at the different shocks and struts out there. Tokico D-specs are pretty apealing. I will never be running road course so the adjustable is not really needed for me. Plus, the scare of blowing a seal with the adjustment valving is also pushing me away from them.

I have came across the Bilstein front and rear shocks and struts, $605, same as the Tokico's.

I don't see the Bilstiens on many sites, only on a select few; I find that very interesting, almost seems kind of.. shady?

Are they true Bilstiens, will they live up to the Bilstein name, are they worth it?

I am looking for a good, non-adjustable shock, strut setup. Using them in conjunction with the Eibach Pro-Sport springs.

What do you think about these Bilsteins?


Thanks guys.

Bilstein's have quite a rep with the european crowd, they are a very reputable brand. I'm running the Tokico HP's (non adjustable) and they are very solid feeling. I bought the set of 4 for $325. I don't intend to take the car too often (might see dragstrip occasionally) and they work great as a DD option.

Just my .02

Ever think of calling Eibach and see what they recommend? They may be able to point you in the right direction of best shock set up based on their spring rates.

my 2000 S10 Xtreme came with bilstein shocks as OEM equipment. they were very nice, especially with a lowered truck. i have never installed them as a replacement for stock, so i cannot compare between a stock and a bilstein replacement.

FWIW, J&M sells the D-specs for about $500 shipped. that may add to your thought process between the two manufacturers. 2005-2009 FORD MUSTANG TOKICO D-SPEC SHOCKS & STRUTS SET

Thanks Big Cat, that is a very good find. I am giving some serious thought into this now.

Is that site a pretty reliable source? Do they package their products well?

The HP's are also looking pretty apealing, so much out there; its tough.

When inquired about adjustable/coilover setups a racing instructor for MSR told me get yourself some springs and a set of Bilsteins or Koni Yellows and that's all you'll ever need.

There's gotta be something to them.

OK,

I found these two websites, do you guys think they are both selling the exact same type of Bilstein, one says HD and the other does not.

Here is the HD set-up, $687.99
Maximum Motorsports :: The Leader In Mustang Performance Suspension

Here is the other Bilstein I found, 615.99
Complete Bilstein Front & Rear Strut/Shock Package - For 05-09 Mustangs - StangSuspension.com

They are the same thing. When in doubt check the manufacturer's website and cross reference part numbers.

J&M is a very reliable source. i have their upper & lower control arms, lower control arm relocation brackets, camber plates, stainless steel braided brake lines, adjustable panhard bar, & vogtland springs. ALL have come without any packaging issues.

they also are a forum sponsor.

There are reports of Bilstein giving customers the run around with warranty replacements (Where the lower mount broke at the welds). I felt my HD Bilsteins were extremely overdamped with inadequate rebound, so my tires tended to hop over speed bumps at low speed and gave an extremely rough ride on bumpy roads. I felt the stock dampers on my S197 GT are more than adequate for road use as they give a good balance of comfort and handling. The track is a different story.

Thanks metroplex, I have the tokico D-specs order

why not get the Tokico Sport shocks then?

same great engineering, but without the user adjustment features...

I suggested that too.

I just remembered J&M is offering a discount code for 5% off on the D-Specs. http://forums.stangnet.com/768661-new-hotpart-com-website-tokico-d-spec-specials.html