Originally Posted by Zaks

Originally Posted by 400fanboy

If I kept stock springs and swapped in the Bilstein's, you'd argue the ride quality is comparable? My OEM shocks aren't exactly blown, but they're on their way and one of them is leaking oil. Also... aren't the OEM shocks made by Bilstein? Or am I mistaken.

I have a quote for replacing all 4 corners with OEM @ 790 parts, 630 labor. I'm nowhere equipped enough to do the swap on my own hence hiring a shop to do the work. It's on my horizon of something I want to do. I'd like your input for those shocks.

I don't care about handling, I want the best ride quality. AFAIK that means going OEM.

I also could really use some education - what other parts are "while you're in there"? Ball joints? Rack bushings? Are there bushings that connect the shocks to the control arms and the rest of the suspension? I've had several shops visually inspect them and say they're good, but the ride quality and comfort goes out the window long before they're visibly broken.

I've been searching this for a few months and only have a short list of things as I've not found a "mega thread" on refreshing your suspension.