Tokico or OEM LC Shocks for Rear
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Tokico or OEM LC Shocks for Rear
Hey all, I have searched to death and can't find anything conclusive.
Friend of mine gave me some Downey coils for the rear of my 4Runner and I am going to have to replace the shocks cause they are worn out. So I can't decide if I should go for Trekmasters or the OEM LC shock.
If you say to go with teh OEM LC shock, then what hardware is needed? trdparts4u has them listed for $30 or so a piece, but I read that did not include any hardware. What kind of hard ware is required above and beyond the shock itself? Is anything reusable from the damn Monroes that are in there?
Friend of mine gave me some Downey coils for the rear of my 4Runner and I am going to have to replace the shocks cause they are worn out. So I can't decide if I should go for Trekmasters or the OEM LC shock.
If you say to go with teh OEM LC shock, then what hardware is needed? trdparts4u has them listed for $30 or so a piece, but I read that did not include any hardware. What kind of hard ware is required above and beyond the shock itself? Is anything reusable from the damn Monroes that are in there?
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I personally think that the LC shocks with only Downey coils would be too long!
Are people running these with just 2-3" of lift?
Id stick to the 4runner length shocks.
Are people running these with just 2-3" of lift?
Id stick to the 4runner length shocks.
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That is the thing that I am wondering. But honestly...the LC stuff is 3.5" to 4". Is an extra 1.5" that much to worry about?
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The thing I would worry about with that is bottoming out the shocks with a loaded rear end, or tearing brake lines with too much flex. My black tokico's are a little stiff with my OME coils, but they are the factory shock. Rears shouldn't be too much money - it's the fronts that will get you.
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Ok, so if I shouldn't do LC shocks because of length...then what about this?
4Runner Trekmasters
vs.
Monroe Reflex 911157s
I can get the Reflex's for $73.72 shipped to me.
4Runner Trekmasters
vs.
Monroe Reflex 911157s
I can get the Reflex's for $73.72 shipped to me.
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Its a PIA, but, if you got your coils on first, you can unhook your current shocks, and measure from full compression to full droop, then figure out what shock you need for your application, since everyone is different.
I have seen most people running regular 4runner length shocks for a while. I was the first person that I knew of (Im sure there were others before me...) to run the LC shocks with the LC coils, and they work fine, but, I have extended bumpstops to help with the over compression issue. Easy to make by the way... hehe.
In all honesty, you'd probably be fine with either shock.
I have seen most people running regular 4runner length shocks for a while. I was the first person that I knew of (Im sure there were others before me...) to run the LC shocks with the LC coils, and they work fine, but, I have extended bumpstops to help with the over compression issue. Easy to make by the way... hehe.
In all honesty, you'd probably be fine with either shock.
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Its a PIA, but, if you got your coils on first, you can unhook your current shocks, and measure from full compression to full droop, then figure out what shock you need for your application, since everyone is different.
I have seen most people running regular 4runner length shocks for a while. I was the first person that I knew of (Im sure there were others before me...) to run the LC shocks with the LC coils, and they work fine, but, I have extended bumpstops to help with the over compression issue. Easy to make by the way... hehe.
In all honesty, you'd probably be fine with either shock.
I have seen most people running regular 4runner length shocks for a while. I was the first person that I knew of (Im sure there were others before me...) to run the LC shocks with the LC coils, and they work fine, but, I have extended bumpstops to help with the over compression issue. Easy to make by the way... hehe.
In all honesty, you'd probably be fine with either shock.
Thanks for your advice. One day I'll find you out on the trails and shake your hand. You have been a great advice giver here on these forums and I appreciate it.
Paul
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