[truckpoor]

I've got a 2000 TRD Taco, with the Bilstein shocks all around. Was thinking about replacing all of them, and have a spare set for the front, but need the rear ones. I called my local dealer and they were wanting $108 and $119 for the left and right. Thought since they were Bilstein, I could just get another set of Bilstein from somewhere else. I've found them online for $65 each, but it's not the same thing. Called Bilstein and they don't make replacement shocks, but will sell me aftermarket. I asked what the difference was and they're basically just a little more beefy, bigger diameter shock and a little stiffer, which the guy claims allows for more control over the vehicle.

Anyone had any experience with this, or should I just pay up for the dealer parts? Thanks.