shock/strut package suggestions?
07-12-2007, 05:03 PM
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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?
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, 09:03 PM
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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
07-13-2007, 06:43 AM
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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.
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07-13-2007, 07:34 AM
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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.
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07-13-2007, 09:21 AM
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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.
I think you will always have some bounce, it seems to me to be the way these trucks ride.
07-13-2007, 12:00 PM
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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?
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?
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