Holy expensive shocks Batman

Babypig · 11-15-2003, 07:20 PM

Soooo,

I go to price out some nice new bilsteins for the truck and the price for four 5100's, $755.70CAD including tax but not installed!

Needless to say I muttered something under my breath, tried to swallow and politely excused myself from said store.

So my question is, How much are they in the area north of Seattle. I'm in Vancouver and haven't been able to find them any cheaper. I may invent my own if this is what I'm going to have to pay. I'm willing to drive on down and pick them up but from where. Any good parts stores that carry them for less than my arm and leg?

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914runner · 11-15-2003, 07:26 PM

Quote:

$755.70CAD

thats expensive!!!

Mulkey · 11-15-2003, 07:52 PM

Extremeoff-road.com has really good prices. I am about to order OME shocks and springs and they have been the lowest price I've found. I found someone to put them on for 125$.

2001Millrunner · 11-15-2003, 11:10 PM

check ebay and also www.shox.com they usually offer the best price

MTL_4runner · 11-16-2003, 05:22 AM

Bils shouldn't run you much over $270 USD online.
I never priced em in Canada but............OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can someone say price gouging.

scott.475 · 11-16-2003, 09:30 AM

Bil 5100s at Truck Performance

Beachrunner · 11-16-2003, 09:39 AM

I bought my Bils at shox.com and they had the best price at the time.

That price does seem a bit excessive!

joshik · 11-16-2003, 02:55 PM

dang for 5100s? at all pro you can get them for $75 each. there has to be a way you can get them a non-cad price.

all pro

**4x4Fink** · 11-16-2003, 03:36 PM

I priced em out on Performanceproducts.com (not my first choice in a dealer but...) they ran 270.32 + shipping. So...right around 300 bucks shipped to my door, I am going to try and install them myself. We'll see how long that idea lasts...

Fink

Weasy2k · 11-17-2003, 12:06 AM

well if those are the same as the trd ones...(i have no idea) i got them from jimmy p's toyota on the north shore...40 bucks a pop =] not bad =]

try no limit offroad in coquitlam they awsome guys thier...thats wher ei woul dbuy my shock sin future =]

joshik · 11-17-2003, 09:19 AM

no they are not the same as the trd ones.... as far as i know. i know the 5100s are for "lifted applications" though... as specified by bilstein.

Skydigger · 11-17-2003, 09:55 AM

Yeah. It's way cheaper to buy from the States right now because Canadian retailers haven't lowered their prices to account for the improving exchange rate.

joshik · 11-17-2003, 10:02 AM

someone here should buy it for babypig and get paid thru paypal or wat not and then ship it to him.

$300 for shocks... and how much to ship?

would it be cheaper?

OneTrickToy · 11-17-2003, 10:11 AM

To get the best exchange.... shouldn't he buy them himself and have them sent to someone along the border? That's what I'm doing with a friend. He's having a couple FRS radios sent to my house then coming down to pick them up when we go snowboarding.

KevyWevy · 11-17-2003, 12:44 PM

yeah that ^^ would be easier for the person who is in the states im sure one of us many people here in washington wouldn't mind helpin you out man. if you want, i'd do it.

Weasy2k · 11-17-2003, 10:45 PM

yea htats what i did for my supercharger =] went down to visit ex' (was girl friend at time hehe just in time =] ) then picke dit up and brough it over...

OneTrickToy · 11-17-2003, 11:57 PM

I'm a little closer to you, about 30-45 minutes from the border.

Babypig · 11-18-2003, 08:20 AM

Well NSOR has the procomp es3000's on sale. The buy three get one free thing. So that would be 225 all in. and bils for about three hundred us makes it all most 400 hundred bucks Canadian.

This will take some thought.

OneTrickToy · 11-18-2003, 12:17 PM

That's high for the ES3000's too!!! I see them for between $33 and $39 each down here. 4WheelParts has all four for $154. So that would be something like $200 CDN. And that was the first place I looked. If you look online you can find them even cheaper.

http://www.rubiconexpress.com/dynami...p?folderid=807 Has a set of four for only $124, $163 CDN without the boots. Actually, as I think about it, every place I've been to sells the shocks without the boots. I think NWOR sells them for $35.

But I guess at this little difference, you may want to buy them locally to avoid the hassle of shipping/returns/etc.

11-15-2003, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mulkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vail, CO- originally from Charleston Posts: 325	Order them online Extremeoff-road.com has really good prices. I am about to order OME shocks and springs and they have been the lowest price I've found. I found someone to put them on for 125$. __________________ 2K 4Runner Limited 4X4 2nd Gen TRD S/C LT265/75/16 REVO's OME 881/890

11-15-2003, 11:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
2001Millrunner Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,185	check ebay and also www.shox.com they usually offer the best price __________________ 01 4runner 4x4 SE (stupid Cntr lock diff,VSC,TRAC) Stuff I've wasted my money on front/rear chicken fence clear corners Hella 500s Lexus HID PIAA LED bulbs ISR, Breather,DP Mod Amsoil filter husky cargo liner Cobra STX II SE badge Griot's stuff Alpine CDA-9815+Infinity Reference+12"Fosgate Punch/amp BFG A/T 32s Bilstein HD Perforated Leather Seats...Buncha other stupid things "Uh....I dont know what I'm doing" -Ray http://community.webshots.com/user/ray0227 Last edited by 2001Millrunner; 11-15-2003 at 11:12 PM.*

11-16-2003, 05:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	Bils shouldn't run you much over $270 USD online. I never priced em in Canada but............OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! Can someone say price gouging. __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN!

11-16-2003, 09:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
scott.475 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 473	Bil 5100s at Truck Performance __________________ -Scott Richter www.faithwheelers.com because JESUS ROCKS! '91 Toy P/U X-cab, 4WD, V-6, 35-12.50 Parnelli Jones Dirt Grips, ARB Bumper, Warn m8000, KC HiLites Off-Road, Detroit Locker, Detroit Trutrac, 4" Sus, 3" Body

11-16-2003, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Beachrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: High Point, NC (Buckeye transplant) Posts: 373	I bought my Bils at shox.com and they had the best price at the time. That price does seem a bit excessive! __________________ 97 4Runner Limited (SOLD)

11-16-2003, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	dang for 5100s? at all pro you can get them for $75 each. there has to be a way you can get them a non-cad price. all pro __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

11-16-2003, 03:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	I priced em out on Performanceproducts.com (not my first choice in a dealer but...) they ran 270.32 + shipping. So...right around 300 bucks shipped to my door, I am going to try and install them myself. We'll see how long that idea lasts... Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

11-17-2003, 12:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	well if those are the same as the trd ones...(i have no idea) i got them from jimmy p's toyota on the north shore...40 bucks a pop =] not bad =] try no limit offroad in coquitlam they awsome guys thier...thats wher ei woul dbuy my shock sin future =]

11-17-2003, 09:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	no they are not the same as the trd ones.... as far as i know. i know the 5100s are for "lifted applications" though... as specified by bilstein. __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

11-17-2003, 09:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Skydigger Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 379	Yeah. It's way cheaper to buy from the States right now because Canadian retailers haven't lowered their prices to account for the improving exchange rate. __________________ 1986 4Runner. SAS w/ chevies, 44044s, Roncho shocks, 35" MT/Rs and a spray bomb paint job! The wife drives the '90 4Runner now.

11-17-2003, 10:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	someone here should buy it for babypig and get paid thru paypal or wat not and then ship it to him. $300 for shocks... and how much to ship? would it be cheaper? __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

11-17-2003, 10:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
OneTrickToy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 917	To get the best exchange.... shouldn't he buy them himself and have them sent to someone along the border? That's what I'm doing with a friend. He's having a couple FRS radios sent to my house then coming down to pick them up when we go snowboarding. __________________ New Rig 2007 Double Cab Taco Sold 1991 300ZX Twin Turbo Stage 3+ Sold 1991 4x4 Pickup V6 5spd; 3" Rancho lift; 1.5" BJ Spacers; Rear Detroit

11-17-2003, 12:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
KevyWevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,962	yeah that ^^ would be easier for the person who is in the states im sure one of us many people here in washington wouldn't mind helpin you out man. if you want, i'd do it. __________________ 1994 White 4Runner 5 Speed SR5 4X4 ~121,000 Miles Land Cruiser Coils ~ 1.5" Ball Joint Spacers ~ Buschwaker Fender Flares ~ Cobra 19 DX II ~ Asin Manual Locking Hubs ~ Alpine MP3 HU ~ 2 10" MTX Subs ~ Pioneer 4" Speakers ~ Husky Floor Liners ~ Indiglow Gauges ~ Clear Corners ~ 15"x8" Rock Crawler Wheels ~ 33x12.5 BFG AT's ~ Diff Breathers ~ Yakima Crossbars ~ Sylvania Silver Stars http://community.webshots.com/user/kevywevy84

11-17-2003, 10:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	yea htats what i did for my supercharger =] went down to visit ex' (was girl friend at time hehe just in time =] ) then picke dit up and brough it over... __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

11-17-2003, 11:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
OneTrickToy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 917	I'm a little closer to you, about 30-45 minutes from the border. __________________ New Rig 2007 Double Cab Taco Sold 1991 300ZX Twin Turbo Stage 3+ Sold 1991 4x4 Pickup V6 5spd; 3" Rancho lift; 1.5" BJ Spacers; Rear Detroit

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11-18-2003, 08:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
Babypig Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,091	Well NSOR has the procomp es3000's on sale. The buy three get one free thing. So that would be 225 all in. and bils for about three hundred us makes it all most 400 hundred bucks Canadian. This will take some thought. __________________ Ironpig2 is a 1990 4runner SR5 95 3.0V6, ARB front bumper, Hella H4 conversion, Hayden Trans cooler, Aisin manual hubs, Drilled headlight bezel, Clinometer, Altimiter, Assorted Camera mounts, JVC double din head unit, Hilux Surf emblems, Bridgestone Revo's, OME 901's , N72f's "Stay calm, Be brave, Wait for the signs."

11-18-2003, 12:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
OneTrickToy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 917	That's high for the ES3000's too!!! I see them for between $33 and $39 each down here. 4WheelParts has all four for $154. So that would be something like $200 CDN. And that was the first place I looked. If you look online you can find them even cheaper. http://www.rubiconexpress.com/dynami...p?folderid=807 Has a set of four for only $124, $163 CDN without the boots. Actually, as I think about it, every place I've been to sells the shocks without the boots. I think NWOR sells them for $35. But I guess at this little difference, you may want to buy them locally to avoid the hassle of shipping/returns/etc. __________________ New Rig 2007 Double Cab Taco Sold 1991 300ZX Twin Turbo Stage 3+ Sold 1991 4x4 Pickup V6 5spd; 3" Rancho lift; 1.5" BJ Spacers; Rear Detroit Last edited by OneTrickToy; 11-18-2003 at 12:21 PM.