Suspension reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 142 Reddit reviews across 43 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Suspension brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/E30, r/e46, r/ElectricUnicycle, r/sportster, r/f150. Top-rated brands include Bilstein (4.3/5), Begode (4.6/5), Koni (4.7/5).
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Reviews142
Subreddits43
Posts46
Brands74
Products57
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#1
Bilstein
4.3
(18)
"I agree, just go down to 4600. Blistein are the best."
"Bilsteins have better longevity and great performance."
"It's hard to beat Bilstein at the price and performance."
"Car drives much better with this setup."
"Bilstein B14 for a street car."
"Best bang for the buck for sure. 4600s are street oriented and 5100s are more for off-road/lifted vehicles."
"4600s will ride nicer on a stock street truck."
"For shocks I went with Bilsteins Start there and see how it feels."
"I'm running Bilstein B6 and H&R Sport lowering springs, seems to be a good balance of comfort and firmness."
"I'm running Bilstein Sports with H&R Race springs. I love the stance and handling, but this setup does not like rough roads."
#2
Begode
4.6
(8)
"Second vote for a master v4… it’s worth flying in person wherever they have it in the United States to get"
"I can honestly say the Master 4 is a much x2 better wheel, for almost everything except if you're super sensitive to the extra weight."
"The extreme is a truly incredible wheel that all types of riders love."
"The extreme from clarkpads is what I got for 1800."
"ClarkPads has the Begode Extreme with 50GB cells for $1800. This is an incredible option that you won’t really grow out of."
"T4 Pro easily"
"Could probably find an Extreme for about 1800-2000 used. Basically a better T4"
"Upgraded to a T4 pro and it was an improvement in every aspect (tire size, power, range, seat, honeycomb pedals)."
#3
Koni
4.7
(7)
"How much better the ride is with the Koni's"
"Highly recommend switching to short body koni sa's"
"Koni + h&r is the way to go. i run koni sa short bodies"
"Switched from billies to the koni and it rides soo much better it’s wild"
"Definitely koni’s > bilsteins. Having owned both the Billy’s are way harsher"
"ZHP springs and Koni FSD's."
"Konis and h&r race springs are perfect w/ set camber plates."
#4
Eibach
3.8
(6)
"Search ZHP Mafia suspension setup—Eibach pro springs, e36 M3 sachs dampers."
"Just replace the shocks with the OE Sachs ones, the ride is sublime."
"For a budget setup the eibach springs paired with mtech bilstein b4’s will get you 80% of the performance."
"Suspension wise best cheaper bet is Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks."
"Eibach Pro Springs and sachs Sport shocks are a really good budget setup."
"I have Eibach. Stock replacement."
#5
Matris
5.0
(4)
"I did the matris front springs and emulators and yss rear shocks sprung for me by a suspension specialist made it a way better handling bike"
"Https://www.af1racing.com/Matris-Twin-Shock-PAIR-For-Moto-Guzzi-V7-IIIs"
"Https://www.af1racing.com/Matris-F15-Fork-Cartridge-Kit-for-V7-wKaifa-Forks"
"About 5 years ago, I completely redid the suspension with Matris. It entirely transformed the bike."
#6
Bilstein 5100
4.8
(4)
"The truck was a lot better handling on rough roads."
"Most will recommend the Bilstein 5100's as they aren't expensive and everyone uses them."
"I really like my 5100s"
"I'd say go with the bilstein 5100 shocks or the fox 2.0 shocks."
#7
KW
4.3
(4)
"KW is always the answer."
"I've been a fan of KW and Bilstein suspension with past vehicles."
"I am running KW V1’s since they are the only coilovers on the market that did not require welding."
"Kw if winter climate."
#8
KYB
4.0
(4)
"KYB for slightly firmer."
"I'd get KYB, Monroe, or Gabriel depending on price."
"KYB all around, and that's as good as you can get."
"KYB is the most standard that everyone goes with."
#9
Ground Control, Koni
5.0
(3)
"I run ground control coilovers with konis. Street driving only. They are amazing."
"I really like my ground control setup with konis. Daily driven all over the place."
"I’m running Ground Control Coilovers w Koni’s. Car is glued the ground. Handles shitty roads surprisingly well."
#10
Adaptive Suspension
4.7
(3)
"Yes. 100% get the adaptive suspension you will regret it if you don’t especially since it’s only like a $500 option."
"Emphatic yes! It’s such an inexpensive option and it gives you so much."
"Get the adaptive suspension. I’m okay without it but my wife always groans when I come across a certain turn on several roads."
#11
Thuren
4.7
(3)
"I have all thuren on my 05 long bed and I couldn’t be happier."
"Thuren all the way! Better product for less money."
"Run thuren on my personal truck wouldn't be afraid of Carli stuff either both good quality."
#12
TEIN
4.0
(3)
"TEIN Street Basis Z coilovers seem pretty good for entry-level."
"My recommendation, some budget coilovers (teins, bc, etc), look for any worn out arm bushings and replace with new adjustable hardened rubber arms."
"Back then I was on tein s-tech lowering springs with fno1rc’s 17x10+35 squared and the sway bar helped a bunch with body roll. A year later I went with coilovers."
#13
BC Racing
3.7
(3)
"Running BCs and poly everything. Rough for occasional street but great on track."
"My recommendation, some budget coilovers (teins, bc, etc), look for any worn out arm bushings and replace with new adjustable hardened rubber arms."
"I’m gonna go with BC racing because I’m poor and was wondering the same thing"
#14
Redhead
5.0
(2)
"Cannot recommend the redhead steering box enough."
"If the steering play is still bugging you, I went with a redhead steering box."
#15
Carli
4.5
(2)
"I’ve been running Carli on my 2006 2500 for 7 years now, nothing but compliments on it."
"Carli buy once cry once."
#16
Nosfet
4.5
(2)
"Seen rave reviews about the Aero's build quality and suspension, and it's design looks amazing."
"Get the Nosfet Aero you'll be happier."
#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."
#18
Airlift
4.5
(2)
"I’m on airlift 3P on D2s. Smooth and easy for the past several years."
"Id go with either air lift or air runner if you have the funds."
#19
Airbags
4.0
(2)
"If you're going to change the suspension put it on airbags. It's relatively inexpensive and you can vary the pressure."
"Airbags and sway bar work for me."
#20
Bilstein 5100 or 6112
4.0
(2)
"Bilstein 5100 or 6112."
"Bilstein 5100 or 6112 and if you want a bit more extreme, 8112."
#21
Fox 2.0
4.0
(2)
"The fox will be softer over small bumps but with more body roll."
"I’m running the same Fox 2.0 set up mentioned above with the stabilizer for a mostly daily driver in WA State. It’s pretty good. I’d recommend."
#22
Gabriel
4.0
(2)
"I'd get KYB, Monroe, or Gabriel depending on price."
"Get the Gabriel ones. They're cheap and much better than stock."
#23
Monroe
4.0
(2)
"Monroe quick-struts for OEM ride quality."
"I'd get KYB, Monroe, or Gabriel depending on price."
#24
OME
3.0
(2)
"OME"
"OME medium were too firm for my D90."
#25
KONI, H&R
5.0
(1)
"KONI yellows with H&R super sport with a z3 steering rack. Currently running this set up and I fucking LOVE it."
#26
Bilstein, BC
5.0
(1)
"I had Bilstein B8s when I was on lowering springs and they rode great, now I'm on BC coilovers and I love it even more."
#27
Progress
5.0
(1)
"Absolute BEST first mod is a rear sway bar. I specifically went with the Progress 24mm rear sway bar kit."
#28
AutoZone
5.0
(1)
"Total parts cost a was around $400-500, which included front struts AND rear shocks, LCA’s, and front and rear sway bar links."
#29
KW Coilovers
5.0
(1)
"Can really recommend KW coilovers are running a pair of v3 on my golf mk2."
#30
Icon
5.0
(1)
"I would look at Icon vehicle dynamics Kit and start from there."
#31
Sachs
5.0
(1)
"The ride is superior to anything else."
#32
ADO
5.0
(1)
"Has been great on and off road."
#33
Fortune Auto
5.0
(1)
"They are great and I've smacked a curb."
#34
Ironman
5.0
(1)
"I’d buy Ironman again for sure."
#35
XPulse
5.0
(1)
"Literally the xpulse is the king of suspension here lol."
#36
Race Tech Suspension
5.0
(1)
"A properly tuned one. Call race tech and give them your height, weight, and what kind of riding you want to do and they’ll send you front suspension that will be perfectly dialed in."
#37
4x4parts.com Suspension Lift
5.0
(1)
"As mentioned body lift and 4x4parts.com for the suspension lift, if you do your own work I have to highly recommend doing the body lift."
#38
Team Wendy Suspension
5.0
(1)
"Team Wendy suspension."
#39
SR Performance, Koni
4.0
(1)
"I bought SR Performance touring lowering springs and I'm decently happy with them. Paired with Koni STR.T shocks."
#40
QA1, UMI, BMR
4.0
(1)
"Ive had good luck with qa1 and umi suspension parts. Ive also had some bmr control arms that work pretty well."
#41
Ohlins
4.0
(1)
"I would say the Polestar/Ohlins suspension... but then I saw the price."
#42
H&R, Bilstein
4.0
(1)
"I got h&r super sport lowering springs on bilstien performance shocks and struts and shocks."
#43
Cobra R
4.0
(1)
"Full subframe connectors, cobra r springs on the rear, a different brace, and poly bushings."
#44
Elevate
4.0
(1)
"Rear sway bar is the big upgrade for body roll I've heard abt in p3 v60/s60 so id recommend one from elevate."
#45
Hotchkis, Ridetech
4.0
(1)
"Maybe Hotchkis or ridetech makes a kit that doesn't involve welding."
#46
H&R, Koni, Fortune Auto, Swift
4.0
(1)
"H&R with Komi dampers have been killer. Fortune auto coilovers with swift linear springs."
#47
YSS
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.omniaracing.net/en/yss-top-black-rear-shock-absorbers-345-355mm-moto-guzzi-v7iii-limited-abs-2018-p-657359.html
Think these are mine"
#48
Bilstein, Racing Dynamics
4.0
(1)
"My 87 is Bilstein Sports and Racing Dynamics Green springs. Never an issue on comfort."
#49
Raab
4.0
(1)
"Raab classic suspension would be my choice"
#50
Strange, Ridetech, UMI
4.0
(1)
"Strange, Ridetech, UMI"
#51
KW, Ohlins
4.0
(1)
"I'd be more likely to pick something like KW or Ohlins."
#52
Ground Control, KW, Koni, H&R
4.0
(1)
"Best? Ground control or KW v3. Reasonable price? koni+H&R."
#53
Bilstein 6112
4.0
(1)
"The bilsteins will be firmer over small bumps but be a bit more planted around corners."
#54
KKE
4.0
(1)
"KKE > Exa 291R > DNM DV-22AR for coil shocks."
#55
DNM DV-22AR
4.0
(1)
"Try the DNM DV-22AR shocks, way better quality than EXA's."
#56
RK
4.0
(1)
"RK air shocks. You can sometimes pickup a used set for under $100."
#57
Fox
4.0
(1)
"Much cheaper options."
#58
Fox Shocks
4.0
(1)
"Lots of folks tout Fox as a good brand, they are also a factory upgrade option."
#59
Fox 2.0s
4.0
(1)
"I put Fox 2.0s on mine and also added the fox steering stabilizer. It made a big difference."
#60
Pedders
4.0
(1)
"Maybe look into Pedders? They might be able to sort something out for you if you ask nicely?"
#61
Tuned Suspension Technologies Shocks
4.0
(1)
"I have tuned suspention technologies shocks, race tech forks and Danny grey gel seat. I ride my sportster everywhere."
#62
Air Shocks
4.0
(1)
"Get the air shocks for a 1999 to 2005 model year. Experiment with the air pressure."
#63
Progressive 490s
4.0
(1)
"I have progressive 490s on the rear of mine. Def helped, though there are softer riding rear shock choices out there."
#64
Drag Specialties Shocks
4.0
(1)
"A seat with actual cushioning is a good start. Drag Specialties makes some damn good shocks for the money."
#65
KTC Extreme Shocks
4.0
(1)
"KTC Extreme or actual Ohlins rear shocks with YSS or Rapido adjustable front forks."
#66
Bilstein B4 Kit
4.0
(1)
"I’d probably go for a Bilstein B4 kit."
#67
Team Wendy Pads
4.0
(1)
"I've heard about lot of good things about Team Wendy pads."
#68
Timbren SES
4.0
(1)
"I added Timbren SES to mine to help and that made all the difference."
#69
Terrafirma, Old Man Emu
3.0
(1)
"Had terrafirma, was alright but rusted and leaked. Now using Old Man Emu medium front and heavy rear."
#70
Powertrix
3.0
(1)
"Then maybe powertrix street coilovers, but that's a pretty big jump."
#71
BC Racing Coilovers
3.0
(1)
"Ditch the BC racing coilovers, its damping profile is literally unknown."
#72
FCS
3.0
(1)
"I've purchased FCS strut assemblies several times."
#73
Ohlins Shocks
3.0
(1)
"Spend the money on some ohlins shocks calibrated to your weight."
#74
Overload Shocks
3.0
(1)
"Get some overload shocks, the ones with springs on them and a sway bar."
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