On my 98 2WD SR5 I was wondering if all these 4runners ride rough or is it time to replace the struts and shocks? My 4runner rides like a truck. when you hit a bump its like you feel it in your back. any feedback on this would be great. Thanks.

 

4runner is built on a truck frame so you can do some replacement of suspension components to improve the ride but im not sure if you can get it to ride like a caddy.

 

Yeah thats what i before lol. I will look into replacing the shocks and go from there, thanks.

 

How many miles are on it? Stock suspension?

 

Some more info would be great, like asked above.

Also, check your tire pressure - I was amazed at how much 2psi made.

Do the chalk test and make sure you're running the lowest pressure possible while still maintaining good tread contact.

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I have about 126k miles on it, and yes it has stock suspension from what I can see. The only thing that was changed from a previous owner was the tires. They are 235/75/15

 

Yeah you definitely need new shocks, if the are indeed stock.

Have you done the bounce test?

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Is the front suspension on these suck, in general? I like the ride comfort of 2003+ 4runner. It rides very well.

Anybody recommend a setup that has a soft suspension(front) like the 2003+ 4runner? Does the shock/spring from 2003+ fit into our generation?

Are there any bilstein comes from tacoma, 4runner, tundra that fits and work well on our 4runner?

thanks.

 

No I have not done that yet, but I will. Thanks.

 

If you are just looking for a stock replacement, I would go do the Les Schwab special... Love those guys

 

So what shocks would you guys recommend for the front and rear?

 

Do you ever plan on lifting it down the road?

I ran stock-height Bilsteins on my 4Runner for a while and they were great.
Stiff enough for moderate off-roading yet soft enough for daily use - still stiffer than stock though so it was a tad bit bouncy.

Also be sure to search on this as it's been somewhat beat to do death.

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Dont forget--3rd gen was about the last year the 4runner wasnt over "soccer-momed". So that stiff suspension is there partially for a reason.

HOWEVER--Edlebrock makes some great shocks that are smooth at first and then stiffen as terrian gets rougher. IAS is what i run in the rear and i like them.

And you might also want to think about springing light and shocking hard. it will make the ride smoother........