I am putting shocks on my '88 runner, what would you suggest, did you go w/ the CABE Bilsteins? Thanks in advance.

 

5000's stiff???? I've had 5000's on both my current '91 and 1st 4x4, an '84(god I miss my straight axle!!!) and both were way too soft. And they out(at least 4 me) I'm gettin rid of my KYB's and gonna go Bil's.
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just my 2 peso's

 

When I first lifted my rig I had the HD OME coils and HD Bils and it was a bit on the stiff side but MAN that truck could handle. I broke the revos out once! And, believe me, I drove the thing! I took care of a set of powerslot rotors in a little over a year... I miss that setup dearly now that I'm running coilovers (with bill shocks) but with no swaybar and I think my downey sprints are compacting...

 

The CABE Bilsteins are stock length, I went with the Bilstein 5100 shocks for 86~95 4Runners with 3~4" lift (think I got them from eshocks.com 299.99 shipped to my house), I really like them, although I only had them on for 13 hours before I rolled my truck :cry: Before the roll I did feel a big difference, but I have heard it might take a month for the shocks to seat in...

Soon I will be able to let you know what I think about them.... soon....

 

Don't waste your money or time on the Rancho 9000's, go with Bilsteins, much, much better.