After 60k-ish miles, the Bilstein 6112's (well, one of them) have left the chat and the ride has become even more sloppy than it was. The LCA's have also developed a squeak on bumps that's driving me crazy so it's time to replace those as well.

I decided to try something different this time and replaced the Bilsteins with some Dobinsons IMS shocks paired with their C59-352 (732#) coils. I also replaced the worn out OEM LCA's with some Moog arms with new lower ball joints and all new OEM LCA cam bolts. I'm definitely going to keep the OEM LCA's and swap some different bushings into them as time allows just to have as spares in case these China Moogs crap out early.

Also added some Dobinsons adjustable rear swaybar links. I had some other adjustable links with heim joints but they were soooo squeaky. I got tired of lubing them every week. These sealed links should be nice and quiet.

Adding to the sloppy, sagging ride, these KYB top hats and rubber isolators haven't lasted like the OEM ones do.


These 6112's have been slowly leaking for a while but recently started puking oil out. I may look into rebuilding them, if possible.


Dobinsons goodness in place along with new LCA's.


The front end is riding right again! Right at 23" center of hub to fender, just like @Crikeymike said it would. The ride is better all around, slightly stiffer, probably due to the stiffer spring but these should handle this heavy bumper better.




New Dobinsons adjustable rear swaybar links.


Afterwards, I borrowed a buddies alignment rack and dialed it all in. Later that day, my alternator bearings decided they also had enough and seized up. I didn't want this 4Runner down too long so I picked up a reman'd Denso alternator from the local Toyota dealership. Unfortunately, this alternator made more noise than the OEM unit so I installed a reman'd O'Reillys alternator and all new Gates idler pulleys and a new Gates tensioner. Hopefully, the O'Reillys unit holds up for another 200k!! Unfortunately, I was so focused on trying to complete that repair before our Easter dinner, I didn't get any pics.