Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

How much better are bilsteins than teraflex shocks?

Thread Tools
 
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 06:57 PM
  #1  
duneslider's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Freak
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 964
Likes: 1
From: Riverton, Utah
Default How much better are bilsteins than teraflex shocks?

I had a teraflex shock go bad and another is leaking, teraflex would probably replace them but I bought them used and don't feel right asking for replacements.

Are the bilstiens noticeably better? Just trying to decide if they are worth $100 more for the set or if I should pick up another set of teraflex shocks?
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 07:31 PM
  #2  
pasteris71's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 555
Likes: 0
From: Wilbraham, MA
Default

I have the Bilstein 5100 shocks. They ride great and no problems.
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:47 PM
  #3  
wayoflife's Avatar
JK-Forum Founder
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 36,534
Likes: 16
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Default

Originally Posted by duneslider
I had a teraflex shock go bad and another is leaking, teraflex would probably replace them but I bought them used and don't feel right asking for replacements.

Are the bilstiens noticeably better? Just trying to decide if they are worth $100 more for the set or if I should pick up another set of teraflex shocks?
ride quality is totally subjective but, i've run both and for me, yes, the bilsteins are way better.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:51 AM
  #4  
Tanner6427's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 437
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

Or you can get kings!!
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 02:40 PM
  #5  
duneslider's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Freak
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 964
Likes: 1
From: Riverton, Utah
Default

Kings are nice but a little expensive for me.

Looks like I will go with bilsteins and see how they are.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 02:45 PM
  #6  
k0260's Avatar
JK Jedi
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 5,234
Likes: 4
From: Nevada City California
Default

Everyone seems to be happy with their Bilstein 5100's. I'm definately one of them
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 03:37 PM
  #7  
C0mf0rt's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh,NC
Default

I'm planning on getting the bilsteins.... what would you say is different? Does the Jeep "wobble" less on the road?
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 03:40 PM
  #8  
BStelling's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 677
Likes: 0
From: Missoula, Montana, United States
Default

I keep reading a lot of people having problems with their teraflex shocks like yourself. I've ran my bilsteins for about a year now and they have performed flawlessly and still look great! I'd definitely go with them again if I had too.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:49 PM
  #9  
rays0852's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 823
Likes: 0
From: Seminole, FL
Default

All my lift hardware is TF but I did go with the Billys as well. Like em!
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 08:58 PM
  #10  
duneslider's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Freak
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 964
Likes: 1
From: Riverton, Utah
Default

I guess I will find out how bilsteins are, I honestly didn't notice any difference going from stock to the tera shocks. Travel was better. Maybe it was because they were used, I don't know.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:24 AM.