If you have a crossover utility vehicle (CUV) and you want to up its off-road game, here’s something that you need to see. It’s called the Bilstein B8 TerraSport and it’s a direct-fit shock that is designed to increase ground clearance and improve off-road capability.
The TerraSport is manufactured by Bilstein. The company produces around 13 million shock absorbers per year and is a big player in the off-road world.
CUVs Have Limitations, But Bilstein Can Help
Out of the box, most AWD CUVs are surprisingly capable off the paved road. We’ve seen them zipping around, far from asphalt, in rugged terrain. But they have limitations. One area is limited ground clearance. Of course, this is a tad problematic on the trail or even in deep snow on the paved road.
Enter Bilstein with a solution. The company manufactures around 13 million shock absorbers per year and is a big player in the off-road world. From desert racing to OEM applications to custom fit, the company has its finger on the pulse of the off-road world.
TerraSport shocks utilize the vehicle’s factory coil springs and OEM mounting locations. This contributes to an easy, direct-fit installation.
The TerraSport Is Available In A Variety Of Applications
Bilstein unveiled the B8 TerraSport at the 2023 Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. Initially, the company offered the shock for the 2015-2020 Jeep Renegade, 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4, and 2013-2017 Subaru Crosstrek CUVs. Since then, the company has been expanding TerraSport fitment to several models. These include the 2009-2013 Subaru Forester and 2010-2019 Outback. There’s more to come, including the 2021-up Ford Bronco Sport and 2022-up Maverick, 2019-up Honda Passport, 2020-up Kia Telluride, and 2019-up Subaru Ascent. Additionally, Bilstein is said to have plans to expand TerraSport coverage to newer models of the Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4.
Vehicle Specific For A Perfect Ride
Bilstein’s B8 TerraSport shocks are precisely valved and tuned to match the exact year, make, and model of the vehicle. The company’s team of ride engineers considers various usage factors such as loaded conditions, unloaded situations, and tire pressure when fine-tuning the suspension. The result is said to be a perfect ride, both on- and off-road.
The increased height that the TerraSport provides will increase ground clearance as well as approach and departure angles. This translates to improved off-road capability.
Works With The Vehicle’s Factory Coil Springs
Bilstein’s B8 TerraSport direct-fit shock is engineered to enhance ground clearance and boost off-road performance. Depending on the application, enthusiasts can expect a lift of 1-2 inches, which helps to navigate rugged backcountry terrain safely. This increased height will increase ground clearance as well as approach and departure angles, which translate to improved off-road capability. Furthermore, the shock has patented digressive valving. This instantly reacts to changing surface conditions, so off-roaders can safely traverse backcountry terrain without sacrificing ride comfort or quality. Bilstein also notes that the TerraSport shocks are a more affordable option than a lift kit with spacers or springs.
The TerraSport shock utilizes the vehicle’s factory coil springs and OEM mounting locations. This contributes to an easy installation. Vehicles can still be aligned to factory specifications, avoiding abnormal wear and tear that can come with some aftermarket products.
The Bilstein’s B8 TerraSport shock is precisely valved and tuned to match the exact year, make, and model of the vehicle.
Bilstein B8 TerraSport At A Glance
- Lifts vehicle 1-2 inches, depending on application
- Increases ground clearance, approach and departure angles for improved off-road capability
- Utilizes the factory coil springs and OEM mounting locations for an easy, direct fit
- Vehicle can be aligned to factory specs to avoid abnormal wear and tear
- Patented digressive valving instantly reacts to changing surface conditions
- Extremely affordable and practical alternative to lift spacers/springs
- Application-specific tuning
Bilstein’s B8 TerraSport direct-fit shock is engineered to enhance ground clearance and boost off-road performance. Depending on the application, enthusiasts can expect a lift of 1-2 inches.
About Bilstein
Bilstein’s roots go back to 1873, but today Bilstein is a business unit of thyssenkrupp’s Automotive Technology business area. It produces high-tech components such as camshafts, steering columns, and crankshafts for the automotive and machinery sectors worldwide. Bilstein employs over 850 employees in four different locations throughout the United States: Poway, California, Mooresville, North Carolina, Troy, Michigan, and its only North American production facility located at our U.S. headquarters in Hamilton, Ohio. This 24/7 facility uses the newest technology to assemble the majority of the company’s shock absorber production for three separate, yet integral, production groups — Original Equipment (OE), Aftermarket (AM) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV).
