I prefer bilstein as well, they seem to ride a little stiffer than stock both on my old exploder and my wifes maxima but I've seen some on old porsches that were still good after 30 years and in my opinion your spending a little more for the quality.

My O.E. monroes on my ford went bad after 17,000 miles. I change shocks at our shop all day and there is a big difference between brands. Rarely do I see a customer with Bilsteins come in for warranty unless its a Toyota TRD. (they are valved to toyota specs)

 

found it,it wuz these guys whoever they are!

 

From their review sounds like they would only be selling the cheapest shocks available and no others?

 

Well I've got a leaking/blown Bilstien Cognito after only about 20,000 miles. Going to see how good they are at replacing them. If not I will be putting the OEM OffRoad Alpha shocks back on and doing the Hunner nut trick.

We will see how their warranty is!