Upgrading Front Shocks... which ones?
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Upgrading Front Shocks... which ones?
I recently bought my 4Runner and it has almost 290k on it. The rear shocks have been changed and they are Monroe Gas Magnum Plus (Part#: 37033). The fronts however seem to be the stock ones, and it's a bit sloppy when I hit a dip at speed. Did some research and here are my options so far:
1) Monroe Matic Plus shock - cheapest at $16 each (part #: 32245)
2) Monroe OE Spectrum Light Truck shock (checked with Monroe, and these would be in the same "family" as my rear shocks if I was trying to match them. $33 each. (part #: 37030)
Should I go with the ones listed in #2, or the cheap ones are fine? Or is there something else you guys would recommend? My truck is 2wd, so it's basically for city/highway use. Thanks.
1) Monroe Matic Plus shock - cheapest at $16 each (part #: 32245)
2) Monroe OE Spectrum Light Truck shock (checked with Monroe, and these would be in the same "family" as my rear shocks if I was trying to match them. $33 each. (part #: 37030)
Should I go with the ones listed in #2, or the cheap ones are fine? Or is there something else you guys would recommend? My truck is 2wd, so it's basically for city/highway use. Thanks.
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That's what I was thinking... but wanted to make sure before I purchased them. I don't mind paying double for the better Monroes, but was wondering what really could be so much better in them. Looked at specs, and these are the better options of the more expensive Monroes in #2:
- Full Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride
- Fluon Banded Piston: The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
- 1-3/16" Bore: Larger bore than most shocks to provide more efficient and consistent control.
If anyone wants to compare the specs here's the links:
Cheap: http://catalog.monroe.com/catalogPar...dStatus=ACTIVE
More expensive: http://catalog.monroe.com/catalogPar...dStatus=ACTIVE
- Full Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride
- Fluon Banded Piston: The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
- 1-3/16" Bore: Larger bore than most shocks to provide more efficient and consistent control.
If anyone wants to compare the specs here's the links:
Cheap: http://catalog.monroe.com/catalogPar...dStatus=ACTIVE
More expensive: http://catalog.monroe.com/catalogPar...dStatus=ACTIVE
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Anyone else with an opinion on this one as I'm about to place the order online! Anything that may be better than the more expensive Monroe at about the same price, or should I just go with the less expensive one?
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I bought the cheap white Monroe's off Rockauto for 16 bucks a piece for my runner.
It had all OE shocks on it still... rides like a dream now but the old shocks had no dampening left in them. You'll notice an improvement either way.
I went cheap since its a temporary setup till I do some more work on the front suspension.
It had all OE shocks on it still... rides like a dream now but the old shocks had no dampening left in them. You'll notice an improvement either way.
I went cheap since its a temporary setup till I do some more work on the front suspension.
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islanderoffroad, thanks for post. I'm kind of in the same boat... just need something for the time being, as I may upgrade later. Good to know that the less expensive ones will be okay. Just didn't want to waste the money (even if it's @ $40 including shipping) and time replacing them if I don't see a difference from what I have now! So I'll be going with the cheaper ones, but you mentioned yours were white... these ones are blue!
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something like this http://www.chaosfab.com/95301.html
or this http://www.chaosfab.com/95301.html
or go blazeland suspension, much cheaper, but these will give you the idea.
or this http://www.chaosfab.com/95301.html
or go blazeland suspension, much cheaper, but these will give you the idea.
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haha... assuming islanderoffroad was kidding with his comment as my 4runner is a 2wd. Has any 86-95 4runner owner on this forum with a 2wd done this sort of mod?? Those trucks definitely look cool... kinda like Mickey Thompson off road setup!
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