Harsh ride on my 4runner
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Harsh ride on my 4runner
On my 98 2WD SR5 I was wondering if all these 4runners ride rough or is it time to replace the struts and shocks? My 4runner rides like a truck. when you hit a bump its like you feel it in your back. any feedback on this would be great. Thanks.
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Some more info would be great, like asked above.
Also, check your tire pressure - I was amazed at how much 2psi made.
Do the chalk test and make sure you're running the lowest pressure possible while still maintaining good tread contact.
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Also, check your tire pressure - I was amazed at how much 2psi made.
Do the chalk test and make sure you're running the lowest pressure possible while still maintaining good tread contact.
Fink
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Have you done the bounce test?
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Is the front suspension on these suck, in general? I like the ride comfort of 2003+ 4runner. It rides very well.
Anybody recommend a setup that has a soft suspension(front) like the 2003+ 4runner? Does the shock/spring from 2003+ fit into our generation?
Are there any bilstein comes from tacoma, 4runner, tundra that fits and work well on our 4runner?
thanks.
Anybody recommend a setup that has a soft suspension(front) like the 2003+ 4runner? Does the shock/spring from 2003+ fit into our generation?
Are there any bilstein comes from tacoma, 4runner, tundra that fits and work well on our 4runner?
thanks.
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Do you ever plan on lifting it down the road?
I ran stock-height Bilsteins on my 4Runner for a while and they were great.
Stiff enough for moderate off-roading yet soft enough for daily use - still stiffer than stock though so it was a tad bit bouncy.
Also be sure to search on this as it's been somewhat beat to do death.
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I ran stock-height Bilsteins on my 4Runner for a while and they were great.
Stiff enough for moderate off-roading yet soft enough for daily use - still stiffer than stock though so it was a tad bit bouncy.
Also be sure to search on this as it's been somewhat beat to do death.
Fink
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Dont forget--3rd gen was about the last year the 4runner wasnt over "soccer-momed". So that stiff suspension is there partially for a reason.
HOWEVER--Edlebrock makes some great shocks that are smooth at first and then stiffen as terrian gets rougher. IAS is what i run in the rear and i like them.
And you might also want to think about springing light and shocking hard. it will make the ride smoother........
HOWEVER--Edlebrock makes some great shocks that are smooth at first and then stiffen as terrian gets rougher. IAS is what i run in the rear and i like them.
And you might also want to think about springing light and shocking hard. it will make the ride smoother........
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