Bilstein B6 Struts and shocks

[D Bergstrom]

Any reviews on these? Are the rear shocks even available? Did some searching on the site and have found a few that had the fronts, but no one had rears yet, but the last post I found was over 6 months ago.

I have a 2017 GT with the performance pack and have had a set of Steeda sport progressive springs sitting in my garage for a few months. The car is just my weekend toy, it will never see a track, just want something that handles well on the street. Original plan was to install the Steeda springs on my stock PP struts, but feel if I am installing the springs, might as well install struts and shocks also and just do the job once. I have always been partial to Bilstein, have had them on my other mustangs (1993 GT and 2003 Cobra) and a couple of my trucks over the years and plan on putting them on my current truck when funds allow. I have thought about just going with the Ford Track or Steeda struts and shocks, but been really happy with Bilstein's in the past. Just curious if anyway has been able to test a complete set and what their opinions are.

Thanks,

Doug

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[Nagare]

With how long they have been coming "next month" for, I'd just go with another option at this point.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

Bilsteins are incredible (had them on my 335i) and I hear the FRPP track pack are great two. However, I would pair twin-tube dampers (ProActions/Konis) with the steeda progressives; those springs lower the car quite a bit and a monotube may not have enough stroke to work at thier best.

 

[908ssp]

Last I heard from a major seller of Bilsteins is April for the rears. I like the fronts with my BMR shocks. I hate progressive springs don't think any standard shock works correctly with progressive springs.

 

[Bluemustang]

Last I heard from a major seller of Bilsteins is April for the rears. I like the fronts with my BMR shocks. I hate progressive springs don't think any standard shock works correctly with progressive springs.

I am not fan of the progressive rate either. Did you vote in my poll?

 

[908ssp]

I am not fan of the progressive rate either. Did you vote in my poll?

Yes. Progressive springs might be okay with electronic shocks that can change damping rate with spring rates but those shocks don't exist yet in the aftermarket.

 

[Norm Peterson]

I think they'd work with position-sensitive conventional damping as well. Though once the dampers were designed you'd be pretty much forced to run at whatever ride height would center the dampers' transition at the springs' transition point else you'd risk being overdamped for much of normal driving or badly underdamped for too much of the more spirited driving - which should include those occasional "emergency avoidance" situations. You might even get some of each and be less than happy anywhere.


Norm

 

[EFI]

Last I heard from a major seller of Bilsteins is April for the rears. I like the fronts with my BMR shocks. I hate progressive springs don't think any standard shock works correctly with progressive springs.

Where did you get the BMR shocks from on your S550?

 

[Bluemustang]

^I think he meant BMR springs.

 

[EFI]

^I think he meant BMR springs.

Ah I see, got excited for a second that BMR had gone into the damper segment also :/

 

[Norm Peterson]

Actually, they have, just with Konis and Vikings (so far).

https://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&vehicleid=24&maincatid=113&catid=411


Norm

 

[908ssp]

Ah I see, got excited for a second that BMR had gone into the damper segment also :/

Opps poor proof reading on my part. Right springs got them from BMR in the very first batch and I like them fine perfect lowering and rate for what I wanted just need better shocks.

 

[BmacIL]

Waiting to hear from @BMR Tech on the dimensions of the Bilsteins vs stock to confirm whether or not the spring seat vs. strut mount seat OR the strut to knuckle interface is different. The first guy to install the struts reported a 3/8" increase in ride height, on stock springs. These may find their way onto my car, but probably will stick with FP Track, as they're extremely good.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/bilstein-hd6.81959/

@Berstuck

 

[Berstuck]

Waiting to hear from @BMR Tech on the dimensions of the Bilsteins vs stock to confirm whether or not the spring seat vs. strut mount seat OR the strut to knuckle interface is different. The first guy to install the struts reported a 3/8" increase in ride height, on stock springs. These may find their way onto my car, but probably will stick with FP Track, as they're extremely good.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/bilstein-hd6.81959/

@Berstuck

Don't hold your breath, I still haven't gotten my hands on the rears. Current order with AJUSA is over a year old......

 

[BmacIL]

Don't hold your breath, I still haven't gotten my hands on the rears. Current order with AJUSA is over a year old......

Try here...
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/153337884867

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