I think the Bilsteins ride great under most conditions. Even in the wind on the highway loaded I didn't feel out of control, it was just moving around more than I would have guessed. I think the ride is comparable to the Rancho's on 3 or 4 (in the front), but it is difficult to compare since I have never had Rancho's on the front of the 4Runner and the springs are very different from the previous rig.