Bilstein 4600 shock upgrade worth it ?

[Mike Shaw]

Have a 22 Ranger 4x4 towing a 5000# 20’ travel trailer .
if I up grade the front struts and rear shocks to Bilstein 4600 , is there a noticeable difference . Or am I just feeding the cash cow ?
want to retain stock height
Mike

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[Frenchy]

I can tell you now you are definitely going to feel a difference. The 4600 in the 5600 series are supposed to have the same valving overall. I have also had a 2016 frontier that had factory 4600 series shocks and I could tell you it was a nice ride in general. To some it might be a little stiff but if they're tuned correctly for the vehicle they will provide a great ride. They should also help with the overall control while towing

 

[jflogerzi]

What's your current issues? Bilstein's while better than stock might be a bit stiff and a good middle ground would be Eibach's in the rear.

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/e...anger-eibach-pro-truck-sport-rear-shocks.html

 

[Mike Shaw]

Truck has a little movement when towing

 

[Frenchy]

Truck has a little movement when towing

If they are available Go with the bilstein's. I promise you will be a happy camper with them.

 

[Mike Shaw]

Do I need both front and back or can i just go with the rears only

 

[Frenchy]

Do I need both front and back or can i just go with the rears only

If on a budget you can do the tears for now, but I highly suggest doing front and rear at the same time so they work together.

 

[Crow_of_judgement]

+1 for eibach 100% upgrade from oem

 

[LoneRNGR]

Doing the rears will have the most noticeable effect. The shocks probably aren't going to affect your towing or your ride height as long as you don't make any other "height" adjustments to the suspension.

 

[jflogerzi]

Rears are cheap and very easy to install. Might be all that you need. Fronts are bit more work and will cost 4-500$ for a shop just to install.

 

[Frenchy]

Doing the rears will have the most noticeable effect. The shocks probably aren't going to affect your towing or your ride height as long as you don't make any other "height" adjustments to the suspension.

Apparently you have not towed a trailer with the same vehicle and different shocks. Two different shocks for the same vehicle will feel different enough that you can feel. With the way the OEM shocks are with the Ranger I can promise it makes a huge difference simply by having shocks that do way better at controlling the load

 

[MXGOLF]

Bilstein's are the way to go. I have both the front and back 5100's. $1000 for the shocks and install by Les Schwab Tires. That was almost 3 years ago now it's probably more. I tow a tent trailer and don't even know it's back there. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[jflogerzi]

Apparently you have not towed a trailer with the same vehicle and different shocks. Two different shocks for the same vehicle will feel different enough that you can feel. With the way the OEM shocks are with the Ranger I can promise it makes a huge difference simply by having shocks that do way better at controlling the load

Just trying to save the OP $$$. Best bang for your buck is in the rear IMO. I would start their and move to the fronts if its still an issue.

 

[Frenchy]

Just trying to save the OP $$$. Best bang for your buck is in the rear IMO. I would start their and move to the fronts if its still an issue.

Understanding the way you're thinking I can promise you the vehicle still going to do best when you have the fronts and rear shocks matched regardless of brand

 

[Andrew27]

Short answer…yes! My first highway trip with my 23 FX4 just about made me sick from the bobbing up and down, like the shocks were blown…with 500 miles. I installed the 4600s on all four corners, and it feels like a night and day difference! It is more “firm” I would say around town, but on the highway it is so much more stable and controlled.

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