Are all shocks universal? Also wheretbuy oem/good parts

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Nov 19, 2008 | 09:34 PM

atl4runner

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Are all shocks universal? Also wheretbuy oem/good parts

i was just wondering if all shocks are universal for any car or are they specified? Also where is a good place to get cheap oem parts or good quality?

Nov 19, 2008 | 09:36 PM

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yep the shocks off my honda fit my 4runner and vice versa....

Nov 19, 2008 | 09:39 PM

nieuwendyk-25

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They are as specific as any other part on the vehicle, except maybe the tires...

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Nov 19, 2008 | 09:42 PM

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Shocks are vehicle-specific, no mixing-n-matching.

For OEM (Toyota) parts on the cheap, contact Carrie @ Northridge Toyota or anyone at Toyota of Dallas... Be sure to tell them you're a member on Yotatech.

Nov 20, 2008 | 06:50 AM

97ltd4x4

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If you don't want to go back OEM...There is a vendor on Ebay that sells a complete set of HD bilstiens front and rear for $280,free shipping!

http://stores.ebay.com/Thepartsladi

search for bilstein 4runner

...Or this place $170 for front or rear set(if you just want to do the fronts or the rears)

http://www.autocarparts.com/part/819/34/

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