Well bilsteins are pretty pricey. I got the Gabriel max controls for maybe $45 each? Not bad. I figured out Les Schwab sells the same shocks (relabeled RMX control) for $75 a piece and they tout them as their premium light truck shock, so I took a chance on em.

 

Oh $45 each? That's nothing. I thought you were saying it'd be like $150 each

 

That's for the Gabriels. Just found a set of bilstens at shock warehouse are $300. That's starting to push your vehicle purchase price! LOL.

 

True, but thats not a bad price. If i use washers on the stock struts, how long can i do that for? I mean my truck is my DD and i want as little down time as possible.

 

Not really sure how long folks have run like that. Gonna have to get some different input on that one.

 

Thanks for the help Kiyobrown.


Alright, everyone who has run washers on struts how long can you do it?

 

i ran washers on the struts for about 2 months. if you go to topguncustoms.com they have package deals on pro comp shocks. i got all 4 of my pro comp 1000's for 89 bucks. they aint the best but for 90 bucks they were alot better than the stacked washers

 

That's why I wound up leaning with the OME, ....(NOT PUSHING IT, .....I STILL MIGHT have to do the Wabfab, instead, and it's seemingly one of the best of these types)...but for 900 I'd be getting New Heavy Duty Torsion Bars, Steering Stablizer, 4 New Shocks of my choice of firmness, BJ'spacers, Rear Leaf PACK(without need for altering locations thereof), E-Brake thingy, lol, and I believe a Brake Proportioning Valve relocation kit?

With an add-a-leaf kit and GOOD SHOCKS(which I KNOW should at least be decent, as I've learned the hard way) he's already up to 600 alone, ....am I wrong?

All I'm saying, Swimmer, is DON'T BE IN A RUSH to get something on that's gonna cost you 2/3rds of what you'd like to do.......and then realize later on you'd like to do a bit more, making some of what you've added useless. I'M NOT DOGGING this kit he's looking at(maybe ordered already???), nor am I saying OME or TG or anything else is the way to go. I'm just saying, 'IT'S A LOTTA CABBAGE, be sure it's what you want for YEARS, if you're trying to do this once, and not again for quite some time'. Is that so wrong? hehee.

 

That's not a bad idea to hold me over until i can buy good shocks.

I get your point man, but i don't see anything wrong with this lift with the cheap shocks for now to hold me over.

 

I don't either, Swimmer, ....I was looking at "300 for all 4" above on ones could only assume you were looking at. If you can get away with getting this done for under 400, SWEEEEET! I'm happy for ya! Brudda....it's your money, ya know? lol. I'd never push you in any direction....it's just some healthy suggestion of 'THINK ABOUT IT' before you click 'BUY NOW', ....ya know?

 

the pro comp 1000's are a ok shock. the pro comp 3000's are alot better and only 50 bucks more. i think you will be happy with the kit and some of the cheaper shocks man. the shocks will be decent till you ca get the money for some bilsteins

 

I'll tell you what i appreciate all your advice on keeping my options open, it's nice to have someone like you "advising" me.

Alright that sounds good then.


**Do you guys think i should buy something different before I buy the lift kit and shocks?**

 

I have the procomp ES3000 on my truck. They have held up pretty good. I got them at Top Gun Customs. I also picked up the steering stabilizer there as well. The only thing, for some reason Procomp doesn't list shocks for s 2-3" or 4" lift for the 4runners only the Pickups. But yet the 0-1" shocks that I have they are the same part numbers as the 4runners. SO they should be the same. The part numbers for the ES3000 2-3" lift shocks are 317514 front and 322506 rear. the link on their site for the pickup shocks is http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=230008576 for the set of 4 they are $154.90 shipped. I think you have to call them though to upgrade from the ES1000 listed to the ES3000's. Now the ES1000 monotubes come with shock boots. But they are like $3 a piece if you so choose. I would not recommend using the ES9000 Nitrogen shocks though. Unless you are carrying ALOT of weight, exo cage etc etc. They would he hella stiff.

My only complaint which I have yet to really look into and confirm on my truck is that the 0-1" ones on my truck seem like they might be a tad bit short and affect my droop. But I got flat leafs etc etc, so I cannot really confirm that.

 

I went with pro comps first I ordered them from 4wheelonline.com they were terrible to deal with they sent wrong shock it cost to ship them back then waited a couple weeks only for them to tell me they were backordered I just called summit racing and had them in a couple days e 9000 only 160 for 4 don't forget to tell them the the amount of lift . you can get e 1000 procomps for $100 for 4

 

ya i got mine from top gun customs to. pretty good service there

 

So let me get this straight, you say i should get the ES3000's?

I'll stay away from 4wheelonline.com then.

That's what ill go with then!

 

if you call pro comp they will give you the # for your vehicle with whatever lift you use. summit racing will do the same if you call. e 1000 oil shock comes with boot (Bottom line)
e3000 hd oil with out boot e9000 gas with out boot

 

Ah ok i see thanks man. Also is next weekend looking good for you as far as helping me paint the truck goes? I should have a door by then.

 

HEY!!!!


next weekend is Rausch....you are going , right???

 

ya man get es3000's for a lil more money they are better than the 1000's.