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butnut · 03-31-2004, 11:47 PM

I've been living with my stock shocks since I got the Runner new in '99...it's pretty lame. I'm almost at 130k and no leaks so I guess they still 'work' but the ride...ugh. Well I just picked up a '99 Taco with the TRD Bilsteins and man...what a difference! It's not softer, but the ride is just sooo much better, the shocks soak up with a firmness that's not harsh...feels more 'expensive'...hehe. I guess when I get extra bones, I'm going to Bil the Runner. BTW, the 2WD Runner sits an inch lower than the 4WD so the 1" lowering springs won't do a thing as they were designed to lower a 4WD. You'll have to get Japan sprimgs from Elford or Shuie which has the 2"-3" drop springs as well as shortened shocks and adjustable panhard.

03-31-2004, 11:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
butnut Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Aloha State Posts: 989	I've been living with my stock shocks since I got the Runner new in '99...it's pretty lame. I'm almost at 130k and no leaks so I guess they still 'work' but the ride...ugh. Well I just picked up a '99 Taco with the TRD Bilsteins and man...what a difference! It's not softer, but the ride is just sooo much better, the shocks soak up with a firmness that's not harsh...feels more 'expensive'...hehe. I guess when I get extra bones, I'm going to Bil the Runner. BTW, the 2WD Runner sits an inch lower than the 4WD so the 1" lowering springs won't do a thing as they were designed to lower a 4WD. You'll have to get Japan sprimgs from Elford or Shuie which has the 2"-3" drop springs as well as shortened shocks and adjustable panhard. __________________ Brian B like dat den... 2006 DuB CaB Tacoma Speedway Blue TRD Sport