A new world of adventure opened for Jen of Whistler, British Columbia, when she upgraded her Subaru Crosstrek factory shocks to Bilstein B8 TerraSport digressive valve shocks.

The upgrade was simple for the professionals at JB Autocare, a full-service auto mechanic located along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway in Squamish. Bilstein designed the B8 TerraSport shocks to directly fit a CUV's (crossover utility vehicle's) factory coil springs and OEM mounting locations for easy installation and 1-2 inches of lift.

“It is a bolt-in installation product. You are not disturbing the natural order of the car or maxing out any driveline angles, so you are not reducing the life of the ball joints, tie rods or anything like that.”—Damien, Service Manager, JB Autocare

The full-service shop's automotive technicians had Jen on the road and ready to explore "The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada" within the day. She immediately noticed the difference the upgrade made. The overall ride off-road was more comfortable. Bilstein B8 TerraSport shocks incorporate the manufacturer's patented digressive valving, giving Jen's Subaru a more truck-like feel and response off-road.

“If you are coming up on a bit of washed-out or washboard gravel road, you will experience a much more stable, smooth, comfortable ride, and better steering wheel feel. You won’t bottom out on any large rocks or anything like that.” —Damien, Service Manager, JB Autocare

Overall, Jen feels confident tackling trails she dismissed as off-limits in the past. The extra ground clearance helps her navigate uneven terrain more safely and protects her vehicle from underbody damage caused by unpaved roads. With the upgrade to B8 TerraSport shocks, Jen has more options for hiking, paddleboarding, and off-roading locations.

"I feel like, with these shocks, I can go anywhere, and I am really excited to venture out and do some trails that I maybe was not so sure about before."—Jen, JB Autocare Customer

No matter the season, Jen keeps her compact SUV adventure ready. Beyond regular maintenance, she relies on her local Lordco Auto Parts for smaller upgrades and seasonal automotive aftermarket accessories.

“I have bought so many things that I need for my car at Lordco. I replace my windshield wipers every six months, bought a roof basket and ski rack, and upgraded my headlights to LED with the help from the people at Lordco.”—Jen, JB Autocare Customer

Watch Jen prepare for a day of adventure in the beautiful Sea-to-Sky corridor with help from the professionals at JB Auto Care.