shock/strut package suggestions?

bratliff · 07-12-2007, 06:03 PM

I have a 99 4runner SR5 4WD Automatic with 167,000 miles on it.. its has 265/70/16's on stock wheels. I am wondering what suggestions people have for replacement shocks/struts. I have thought about giving it a little lift, but honestly this is my first 4wd and it sits plenty high enough right now.

So I am figuring to keep it stock height but improve the ride... It rides decent now, but is kinda bouncy so I figure considering the mileage its a good investment to replace them..

so what have people used?

KZN185W · 07-12-2007, 09:32 PM

You might like to check on www.sonoransteel.com

hth

Elton · 07-12-2007, 10:03 PM

i got a set of tokico shocks from steve at www.sonoransteel.com install is pretty easy rides good alot better than stock but still like a truck

bratliff · 07-13-2007, 05:06 AM

Thanks for the suggestion I will be checking it out..

bratliff · 07-13-2007, 07:18 AM

How about Bilsteins? I am looking for maybe a slightly softer ride... a little less jarring at bridges etc..

how about the Tokico's for ride ?

BennyTRD · 07-13-2007, 07:43 AM

I just put a new set of Tokicos on and I thing they ride pretty good. More controlled over rough roads, and more civilized over pot holes in the city. From what people say around here, the Bilsteins are kindda stiff.

bratliff · 07-13-2007, 08:34 AM

Thanks sounds like Tokico's are more for what I am looking for. I was worried the billsteins would be stiff.. used them in the past on a honda and they were noticably stiffer.

BennyTRD · 07-13-2007, 09:18 AM

Sonoran Steel has a pretty good price on them. $221.50 + shipping for a whole set. He'll get them to you quick too.

frodin1 · 07-13-2007, 09:54 AM

AJUSA 119.00 for the fronts and free shipping.

frodin1 · 07-13-2007, 09:57 AM

Actually, $203. Total with Free shipping

Godzilla · 07-13-2007, 10:00 AM

all you need to know

http://www.yotatech.com/search.php

Roadtripr · 07-13-2007, 10:21 AM

I guess it depends on which model you get, but they will be stiffer. Better control than stock too, but you need a few hundred pounds of cargo to make ride nice over potholes etc. I got them but I am thinking on replacing them with Tokico (either the OEM models or Trek masters).

I think you will always have some bounce, it seems to me to be the way these trucks ride.

bratliff · 07-13-2007, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the additional information... AJUSA is a vendor I guess?

I tried the search function before posting.. I could not find comparison differences.. which is what I am looking for..

Also would progressive rate springs help this too?

07-12-2007, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
bratliff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 98	shock/strut package suggestions? I have a 99 4runner SR5 4WD Automatic with 167,000 miles on it.. its has 265/70/16's on stock wheels. I am wondering what suggestions people have for replacement shocks/struts. I have thought about giving it a little lift, but honestly this is my first 4wd and it sits plenty high enough right now. So I am figuring to keep it stock height but improve the ride... It rides decent now, but is kinda bouncy so I figure considering the mileage its a good investment to replace them.. so what have people used?

07-12-2007, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,086	i got a set of tokico shocks from steve at www.sonoransteel.com install is pretty easy rides good alot better than stock but still like a truck __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

07-13-2007, 07:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
BennyTRD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 126	I just put a new set of Tokicos on and I thing they ride pretty good. More controlled over rough roads, and more civilized over pot holes in the city. From what people say around here, the Bilsteins are kindda stiff. __________________ '97 4Runner Limited w/E-Locker '99 Coils w/TrekMasters 265/75/16 BFG AT's My Profile Last edited by BennyTRD : 07-13-2007 at 09:22 AM.

07-13-2007, 09:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
BennyTRD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 126	Sonoran Steel has a pretty good price on them. $221.50 + shipping for a whole set. He'll get them to you quick too. __________________ '97 4Runner Limited w/E-Locker '99 Coils w/TrekMasters 265/75/16 BFG AT's My Profile

07-13-2007, 05:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
bratliff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 98	Thanks for the suggestion I will be checking it out..

07-13-2007, 07:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
bratliff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 98	How about Bilsteins? I am looking for maybe a slightly softer ride... a little less jarring at bridges etc.. how about the Tokico's for ride ?

07-13-2007, 08:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
bratliff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 98	Thanks sounds like Tokico's are more for what I am looking for. I was worried the billsteins would be stiff.. used them in the past on a honda and they were noticably stiffer.

07-13-2007, 09:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
frodin1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOW, Havasu! Posts: 1,071	AJUSA 119.00 for the fronts and free shipping.

07-13-2007, 09:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
frodin1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOW, Havasu! Posts: 1,071	Actually, $203. Total with Free shipping

07-13-2007, 10:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
Godzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: easy stalker! Posts: 1,668	all you need to know http://www.yotatech.com/search.php

07-13-2007, 10:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
Roadtripr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 895	Re Bilsteins: I guess it depends on which model you get, but they will be stiffer. Better control than stock too, but you need a few hundred pounds of cargo to make ride nice over potholes etc. I got them but I am thinking on replacing them with Tokico (either the OEM models or Trek masters). I think you will always have some bounce, it seems to me to be the way these trucks ride. __________________ Carsten -------------------------- 99 4runner SR5 4x4 5spd

07-13-2007, 01:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
bratliff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 98	Thanks for the additional information... AJUSA is a vendor I guess? I tried the search function before posting.. I could not find comparison differences.. which is what I am looking for.. Also would progressive rate springs help this too? Last edited by bratliff : 07-13-2007 at 01:03 PM.

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