Does anyone have aftermarket Bilstein B6 offroad shocks fitted (BE5 D564IGR and BE5 D564IGF)

[TheDocAUS]

These shocks were developed in Australia and are made in Germany.

Does anyone have them fitted to a Grenadier? What is your feedback please. Please comment, if possible, on:

1. on and offroad performance;
2. towing a van.

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[TheGoodHeartedgreen]

Check out the off-road guys.

 

[TheDocAUS]

I have only been able to find the B6 in Prados so far, with no decent review. Plus a vague AI summary

 

[TheDocAUS]

AI summary confirmed by someone who has had the Bilsten's fitted, as well as other brands.

 

[TheDocAUS]

BILSTEIN B6 SHOCKS
The Bilstein B6's were installed yesterday. Too early for any informed comment. They do weigh less than the OEM shocks removed.

They have been fitted for a trip to The Kimberley later this year. The first trip will towing the van in about 2 weeks.

BILSTEIN DAMPENER
I also had a Bilstein steering dampener installed with a Heasman’s wheel alignment. Heasmans are the Australian Bilstein importer and also do R&D for them. They are also behind Polyair airbags, on my car and van.

Wally now returns to centre nicely. It has a rubber protector over the dampener, so it will never become a cow bell.

I nearly got caught out at the first tight roundabout because the return was so quick and decisive – more like a passenger car than a Grenadier. Turning is easier and the turning circle smaller.

The Falken AT4 tyres, new Bilstein dampener and wheel alignment are a material improvement when taken together. The car is steering more like a car now, with a better turning circle, quicker return to centre and more responsive.

An initial impression is: the tighter the turn, the quicker the return to centre (compared to the OEM dampener). But I need more testing to confirm that. This is what caught me out. It has happened twice now.