I have a question for those who have replaced there shocks,my 4 runner has about 225k miles and I have decided to order some new shocks I'm gonna get some bilsteins as they seem to have a good rep. I was wondering if there are any other parts I need to order in addition to the shocks that will need to be replaced. I plan on using my stock springs. Thanks in advance.

 

just replacing with stock ride height?

 

Yup stock ride, just wondering if there are any bushings or what not that will need to be replaced, or if anything is likely to be damaged during removal.

 

in a perfect world the kit you ordered from bilstein should have all the correct parts and bushings needed. but when i did my shocks (and a 3inch lift) the "bushings" were already in the shock itself.
they aren't like control arms with a press out bushing.

you should be able to knock this project out in about 2 beer.

if your going to damage anything it would more then likely be the brake lines on the front so don't let them drop too much and pinch the hose