Suspension Upgrade reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 146 Reddit reviews across 49 subreddits and 57 posts to rank the best Suspension Upgrade brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/370z, r/sportster, r/4thGen4Runner, r/RangerNext, r/3rdGen4Runner. Top-rated brands include Bilstein (4.5/5), Eibach (4.7/5), Ohlins (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews146
Subreddits49
Posts57
Brands58
Products79
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#1
Bilstein
4.5
(37)
"I put Bilstein struts on a p2 wagon and it was great. felt like you could flick it anywhere you wanted."
"If I had the money I would get this Bilstein - B16 (PSS10)"
"Bilstein and ome are great."
"I would do bilstein and yota trd progressive coil like this here ..just copy their setup"
"Bilsteins up front and rear. I do a lot of beach driving, it eats up the washboards."
"If you want a lil beefier setup, 6112 and 5150 with the reservoirs are what I went with to hit up the dunes."
"If you go 5100s and want that 2” lift, I strongly recommend going with longer coils."
"Good call. I run Bilsteins."
"I been running bilsteins 5100 for the last 100 k on my truck much better than rancho mini lift I had before."
"Bilstein 5100’s. The front set is height adjustable so it will help level the truck out a bit."
#2
Eibach
4.7
(10)
"Eibach stage 2R has been nothing but excellent for me."
"Another vote for the Eibach Stage 2s. I put them on my truck about 2 weeks ago and love them."
"I did Eibach Pro-Truck 2.0s. 10/10 would recommend."
"I did Eibach Pro-Truck 2.0s. 10/10 would recommend."
"Better than stock."
"Great improvement!"
"I know that Eibach will have a suspension kit for this car coming soon."
"I went with the Eibach Pro Truck Stage 2 kit. Lifted about 1 inch in the rear and 2ish in the front."
"I have Eibach on mine."
"I heard I Eibach is great is well."
#3
Ohlins
4.5
(6)
"Ohlins is the only way I would go."
"I just ordered Ohlins for the back."
"Best is ohlins. my second peak is wilbers/hyperpro."
"Very good suspension but a little firm."
"When Aprilia was doing the press tour...going to the rear Ohlins is a noticeable upgrade."
"I love my Ohlins R&T.... Does it handle better 1000 %."
#4
Race Tech
4.5
(6)
"Pick up a fork rebuild kit ($35-70 depending on brand), a set of Racetech Gold Valve cartridge emulators [$160]"
"Race Tech Springs and Gold Emulators in the Front and Koni or Ikon as the are now known in the Rear or Racetech Rear also."
"Are a significant improvement."
"Race tech is a good suspension for keeping in a decent price"
"About to put a race tech spring in."
"I just installed racetech springs (0.6 kg) and gold valve emulators last week."
#5
KW
4.6
(5)
"I love my KWs. Much softer than the Nismo springs at the same height."
"KWs are probably all the best options."
"Good coilovers."
"I've been a fan of KW and Bilstein suspension with past vehicles."
"If you absolutely must be on a coilover, KW if you have money, Progress if you don’t."
#6
Öhlins
4.6
(5)
"If you have the money for legends or ohlins 1000% even the big bear set for ur fro"
"I'm a big fan of the Ohlins shocks I installed on my Sportster"
"Get Ohlins TTX or MCS coilovers. They'll make the car handle way better"
"I would say the Polestar/Ohlins suspension... but then I saw the price."
"I think Öhlins makes a performance shock in silver."
#7
Fox
4.0
(5)
"I put Fox 2.0s on mine and also added the fox steering stabilizer. It made a big difference."
"I'd keep the travel the same and just get a nicer fork, lyrik, fox 36."
"I installed Fox 36 160mm. Raised the stack a bit and also bottom bracket which are good and a bit noticeable."
"Shocks from any of the major shock manufacturers will do the job. I bought Fox, many others bought eibach/bilstein/Icon/Old Man Emu/Falcon/King."
"My Tremor came with Fox 2.0 and 2.5” leveling. Ride pretty good."
#8
Hipermax
4.7
(3)
"I have the GTIV’s and you can adjust dampening, love these coilovers."
"My Hipermax GTIV's can also be tuned to be as soft as stock"
"The S is the new version of the discontinued GTIV"
#9
Progressive
4.7
(3)
"13 inch heavy duty progressive chrome 🔥 I’m a 230lb guy and it rides solid."
"I put progressive shocks and forks. Best choice for a decent budget."
"I ran 13 inch progressive 490s and I was happy with them."
#10
Icon
4.3
(3)
"Better than stock."
"I went with icon stage 2 for my 2001, I really like the result."
"If you want something less aggressive, Icon or Camburg is the way to go."
#11
Koni
4.3
(3)
"Get the Koni Special Active Dampers."
"Koni special active dampers and better tires."
"I have been looking at koni special active shocks."
#12
K-Tech
4.0
(3)
"Check out K-Tech & MUPO."
"If you’re on a budget, K-Tech rear with the heavier 15% stiffer front fork spring."
"If you’re on a budget, K-Tech rear with the heavier 15% stiffer front fork spring."
#13
Tein
4.0
(3)
"Tein comfort sport are great on my z"
"I'd honestly recommend a set of tein Flex Z coilovers"
"Tein Endura Pro Plus shock absorbers with the OEM springs might be a good set up."
#14
Cogent Dynamics
5.0
(2)
"Yes for Cogent! They will interview you about your weights and riding style."
"Their suspension is very good, and their customer service is beyond great."
#15
Pedders
5.0
(2)
"Peddders are your best idea for coilovers but they are gonna run you about 1100 they are an investment but definitely worth the money"
"Peddders are really good for coils."
#16
Old Man Emu
5.0
(2)
"I prefer OME all around. With sumo springs as well. Rides great on pavement and offroad."
"Really good options."
#17
IPD
4.5
(2)
"A rear sway bar from IPD is an excellent upgrade from stock."
"Rear sway bar is the big upgrade for body roll I've heard abt in p3 v60/s60 so id recommend one from ipd or elevate."
#18
Nitron
4.5
(2)
"I’m running a Nitron on the back of mine, I love it. Probably the single best upgrade I’ve done."
"Nitron."
#19
Progressive Suspension
4.0
(2)
"Upgrade your front instead. i put progressives in and it made a huge difference."
"Progressives are best bang for your buck imo"
#20
Hornet
4.0
(2)
"If you want better suspension for your grasshopper because you like the chassis buy a hornet."
"It is possible to give it a pivoting rear end like the Hornet has."
#21
BC Racing
2.3
(3)
"Bc coilovers work great for me"
"BC from what I’ve read can be hit or miss."
"Avoid BC or Tein."
#22
Redhead
5.0
(1)
"Cannot recommend the redhead steering box enough."
#23
Dobinson
5.0
(1)
"Recently swapped from bilsteins + OME springs to dobinson and very happy with the ride."
#24
Drag Specialties
5.0
(1)
"I picked up a set of those rear Drag Specialties about two years ago as a temporary replacement, and ended up keeping them."
#25
FXR Division
5.0
(1)
"Just go with FXR Division. Chris will take care of you for sure."
#26
949
5.0
(1)
"F it, just buy 949 Xidas."
#27
Detroit Axle
5.0
(1)
"Detroit Axle has been great for 4 of my fords 08 Escape, 2 Explorers, and a Ranger."
#28
APEXi
5.0
(1)
"[APEXi N1 Type EXV Damper](https://www.vividracing.com/apexi-type-exv-damper-honda-civic-9600-p-151471162.html)"
#29
HFP
5.0
(1)
"HFP suspension is dope."
#30
M2c Racing
5.0
(1)
"M2c racing makes some incredible parts to upgrade to."
#31
Continental
5.0
(1)
"I put Conti DWS 06 Plus on my 22 S/DSG and it made a world of difference."
#32
AMPro Engineering
5.0
(1)
"Check out AMPro engineering's suspension upgrades. I've got his front A-arm upgrade on my Grasshopper II, it makes a big difference."
#33
Pike
5.0
(1)
"I’d get a pike select. Cheap as chips currently at the prices they’re on sale for."
#34
Air-Lift
5.0
(1)
"I improved the handling using the air-lift 5000 bags."
#35
TRD
4.0
(1)
"I have a set of TRD lowering springs for the first gen sitting in my garage."
#36
HKS
4.0
(1)
"HKS Hipermax S are meant to be their ‘soft’ street coil over. Not cheap though."
#37
Hagon
4.0
(1)
"No one seems to get talking about hagon, but they custom made my shocks for £200."
#38
Radflos
4.0
(1)
"I went with Radflos as part of the Sonoran Steel kit, like provided in another comment."
#39
JBA Offroad
4.0
(1)
"I recommend still doing the UCAs or at least evaluating the state of what you currently have."
#40
Toyota
4.0
(1)
"Toyota still sells oem trd lower springs only like $50 I think."
#41
Moog
4.0
(1)
"You can use the “Up Country” factory package replacement springs. Moog CC782."
#42
Coil Overs
4.0
(1)
"I'll be picking up some mild performance coil overs for suspension."
#43
Ford
4.0
(1)
"Folks are swapping to the GT suspension to address the issue."
#44
Suzuki
4.0
(1)
"There is a thread in a German Jimny board about the two upgrades you are considering."
#45
Ampro Engineering
4.0
(1)
"Ampro engineering has all manner of upgrades."
#46
Fastace
4.0
(1)
"Fastace 2.0 with 60lb spring are a good start."
#47
Jenny's RC
4.0
(1)
"They have stock shocks from many makes and models for way better prices."
#48
KYB
4.0
(1)
"Just replacing the struts with new KYB ones would help."
#49
EQT
4.0
(1)
"I installed EQT’s coilovers on my 2018 7.5 and while I love the upgrade."
#50
Charger
4.0
(1)
"Upgrading the Charger cost like 40 bucks is pretty easy to do."
#51
Godspeed
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been pretty low on godspeed mono ss for the past 5 1/2 years now. no complaints for the price."
#52
Weltmeister
4.0
(1)
"If you’re still using it in the street forget coil overs and just get the 200lb Welt front springs."
#53
TEIN
4.0
(1)
"TEIN."
#54
Raceland
3.0
(1)
"I had the Racelands on my 05. I liked the kit, but it did feel softer than I would've liked."
#55
Apollo
3.0
(1)
"I would love to replace the entire rear suspension on my Apollo Explore (Zero 10)."
#56
YSS
3.0
(1)
"I want Himalayan performance suspension yss not value of money."
#57
Aftermarket
3.0
(1)
"It rides stiff as a rock and handles like a go cart."
#58
Girling
3.0
(1)
"Girling is cheap but Wilbers is better!"
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