Bilstein shock absorbers

[karter]

My 05 Liberty with 75k on the odometer was riding a little loose . Installed a set of Bilstein shocks front and rear as well as an alignment . Greatly improved ride and directional stability . My driving is strictly on-road but with a stock suspension they should handle whatever off-roading you also do . I've used Bilstein's in the past on different trucks and this set for the Liberty is just as good . The rears are an easy install( 2 bolts each) but the fronts require the struts be removed from the "JEEP" and a suitable strut/spring compressor . If your not used to wrenching this is a job better left to a pro shop .

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

My 05 Liberty with 75k on the odometer was riding a little loose . Installed a set of Bilstein shocks front and rear as well as an alignment . Greatly improved ride and directional stability . My driving is strictly on-road but with a stock suspension they should handle whatever off-roading you also do . I've used Bilstein's in the past on different trucks and this set for the Liberty is just as good . The rears are an easy install( 2 bolts each) but the fronts require the struts be removed from the car and a suitable strut/spring compressor . If your not used to wrenching this is a job better left to a pro shop .

ThunderbirdJunkie forsees future mechanical problems with this Jeep

 

[kjweston]

C*R.. the word we don't speak of in my village.

 

[lil black liberty]

What's a CAR?? I thought we spoke about JEEPS in this part of the world

Never tried the bilsteins, though my brother had some on his bronco and only lasted 3 months..

 

[Diggerfreek]

So I can't talk about CAT's?? lol


I love

 

[karter]

A few folks were dismayed that I called a Jeep a car and for this I'm deeply sorry . As I'm typing this I'm looking at the Lemon law advertisement above the quick reply box !

 

[Atrus]

A few folks were dismayed that I called a Jeep a car and for this I'm deeply sorry . As I'm typing this I'm looking at the Lemon law advertisement above the quick reply box !

Don't be sorry...tell them to eff off and call it a sh*tbox on wheels if you want.

Please keep us updated with how the Bilsteins hold up and perform over time!

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

A few folks were dismayed that I called a Jeep a car and for this I'm deeply sorry . As I'm typing this I'm looking at the Lemon law advertisement above the quick reply box !

You obviously are not familiar with the fact that the only people that have serious problems out of their Jeeps are the people who call them CARS

 

[Warren.fischbeck]

You obviously are not familiar with the fact that the only people that have serious problems out of their Jeeps are the people who call them CARS

I call my Jeep a car only after it's misbehaved and I had to send it to it's room.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

When do the spankings commence?

 

[ridenby]

When do the spankings commence?

Soon as you get there

 

[sleeve]

Please keep updating this thread...

As one of the few remaining stock 2002 KJ's on the planet I am planning on a set of these shocks for Christmas this year. And while anything is better than OEM, I would like to hear your experiences before I lay out the $$.

 

[Jeep_peeL]

Any new news on the Bilstein and performance attributes? I am thinking about getting a set for my Libby. Approximately $320 worth of junk or no junk?

PROS of Stock Liberty: it is 4x4
CONS of Stock Liberty: it has not much clearance and can bottom out.

 

[MSReNeGaDe]

Any new news on the Bilstein and performance attributes? I am thinking about getting a set for my Libby. Approximately $320 worth of junk or no junk?

PROS of Stock Liberty: it is 4x4
CONS of Stock Liberty: it has not much clearance and can bottom out.

I have bilsteins on the jk. The ride a bit stiff until its loaded up. Then its smooth sailing. As popular as they are with the kj crowd I'd say its a good investment

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[HoosierJeeper]

Love mine. They don't feel stiff to me, but a lot like the LR3 air suspension. Firm, but still very comfortable. I have OME coils too.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Both Jen and I have driven a KJ with an OME/Bilstein
setup and found the ride too soft for our liking.

We'll stick with Rancho's!

 

[sevenhelmet]

Both Jen and I have driven a KJ with an OME/Bilstein
setup and found the ride too soft for our liking.

We'll stick with Rancho's!

How does that compare to the OME/OME setup?

 

[Ry' N Jen]

How does that compare to the OME/OME setup?

I haven't driven a KJ with OME/OME, sorry!

 

[tommudd]

How does that compare to the OME/OME setup?

I have ridden and driven both after installing
Very close to the same in seat of the pants and driving IMO.

 

[sevenhelmet]

Well I've now driven with my medium duty OME setup, and it handles great! It does seem that replacing the shocks and springs at the same time is the way to maximize ride performance.