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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Smile brand of shocks

what type of shocks do you use? I have a stock height,31-10.50 tires, I have old man emu shocks on it now. been on for about 7 years, I dont really like them, there very harsh, I will be replacing them but would like to get some info on what type all of you guys have installed. thanks for any input:0
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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I'm running monroe reflex schocks all the way around. Good price, really good handling.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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I have skyjackers and I'm very happy with them. They resist body roll while giving good small bump sensitivity.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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bilsteins
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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bilsteins if A.You have the money B. You can find them best shocks imo but if you cant i would go with ranchos thats just me though
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bike4miles
I have skyjackers and I'm very happy with them. They resist body roll while giving good small bump sensitivity.
I also have Skyjackers on all 4 corners. SO far pretty nice ride. Mainly street use but the litle trail time I saw they handled much better than the stock ones did.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Monroe sensortrac's for street and mild, mild 4x4. They ride really nice but are soft. Bilstein will be more harsh.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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i have ProComp ES9000s on all 4 corners. i love them.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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I'm going to be purchasing Old Man Emu shocks in about a month. I have heard nothing but good things about them and a few guys I wheel with run them on their vehicles.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Bilsteins. They are expensive, but well worth the money.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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I hav ea set of Tokico shocks from an FJ Cruiser in the rear of my 4Runner. Much better than the Rancho RS500's that was in there.

I am looking at different options for the front.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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Shocks

Bilstein are nice. I have them on my Tundra.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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I like my skyjackers and price is not bad.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Bilsteins for me.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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I have Bilsteins and I would recommend them, but they are a little towards the firmer/sportier side of the ride. If you are looking for a nice cushy soft ride that absorbs bumps and not so sporty/firm, go with the stock OEM shocks. I'm pretty sure if you buy stock replacements you also get a lifetime warranty on them from Toyota, but I could be wrong. I am of the opinion with shocks that if you're not going OEM, you're going Bilsten, and if you're not going Bilsten, you're going OEM. They are somewhat opposite ends of the spectrum and they are both nice shocks at what they do and work well.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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OME on mine.

Lamm
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