Replacing lower control arms and 4 shocks

[damdifino]

I need to replace my lower control arms and the four shocks on my '09 with 235,000 miles. I plan to stay close to stock (maybe even OEM) but would like recommendations for a modest upgrade. Much of my off-roading is probably behind me...I'd say I'm at 90% highway, 10% off-road these days. How about Bilstein B6 4600s?

 

[CT3]

I need to replace my lower control arms and the four shocks on my '09 with 235,000 miles. I plan to stay close to stock (maybe even OEM) but would like recommendations for a modest upgrade. Much of my off-roading is probably behind me...I'd say I'm at 90% highway, 10% off-road these days. How about Bilstein B6 4600s?

Without knowing the price, I would vote OEM 95 times out of 100 unless circumstances require something else.

In general I know the OEM setup tends to be softer than some of the aftermarket but if it made it 235k miles on the first go, it’s tough to ask for more IMHO

 

[TeCKis300]

I need to replace my lower control arms and the four shocks on my '09 with 235,000 miles. I plan to stay close to stock (maybe even OEM) but would like recommendations for a modest upgrade. Much of my off-roading is probably behind me...I'd say I'm at 90% highway, 10% off-road these days. How about Bilstein B6 4600s?

This thread may help.

EDIT: forgot link Back to Back Shock Comparisons - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/back-to-back-shock-comparisons.1339857/

I tend to agree with @CT3 .

If you were looking for a OEM+ type upgrade, Bilstein's are always a great choice.

 

[Gazziza]

This thread may help.

EDIT: forgot link Back to Back Shock Comparisons - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/back-to-back-shock-comparisons.1339857/

I tend to agree with @CT3 .

If you were looking for a OEM+ type upgrade, Bilstein's are always a great choice.

After watching that I'd also say a Bilstein 5100 is the right choice for mostly a daily vehicle. If you want to get a little more spicy perhaps the 6112/5160 combo gives a little extra performance. Bilstein's seem to punch above their weight in all metrics and are a tremendous value.

 

[damdifino]

The Bilstein 5100 looks good but I don't see a fitment for the LC200.

 

[Gazziza]

I'd get the 6112/5160's then.

Bilstein 6112/5160 Installed

Last Thursday, I picked up my LC from Bilstein with the 6112/5160 shocks and springs installed. (While I loaned my LC to Bilstein to test the heavy springs, they are not ready for release yet and I got the normal load springs.) The lift in front is 2.3 inches and 2.0 inches in the rear. The...

forum.ih8mud.com