[Liwaa]

Hello All,
I have bought a 2007 Durango AWD around a year ago. The previous owner had a set of Bilstiens installed on all 4 (I don't know for how long).

It rides stiff, too stiff for a family SUV. It is quite uncomfortable at times.

Offroad, it rides terrible. I do occasional sand driving but no serious offroading. On uneven surfaces that has left & right movement/articulation (even on the street) it juggles left and right really bad.

BTW, I have factory 17 inch wheels and the previous owner has put slightly bigger tires.

Is it just how the D drives and feels? or are the Bilstiens actually stiffer than factory suspension?
The front components and rubbers are totally worn out, but I don't think that has to do with stiffness. Does it?
After inspection at the shop, shocks looks good.

So should I go back to factory suspension (or other OE replacement)?
Any other shocks options that are softer/smoother to improve ride quality?
Or this how it rides from factory and I shouldn't bother?

Appreciate any help I can get.

Thanks,
LT

 

[radioactive]

Bilstiens are generally considered performance shocks. If you want to soften up the ride, get a set of street Ranchos or similar. Lots of choices. Durangos I've ridden in have been pretty dang smooth riding.

 

[Liwaa]

I expected as much, I am currently looking at the Ranchos, Gabriel & Monroe

Rancho has only 1 option listed on thier website whil the others have two or three…

I think I will also send them emails

Thanks for the input

 

[dakotaff]

I know on the Dakotas, Monroe gives a much softer ride over the Rancho shocks & struts.