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Originally Posted by Snesley Wipes
So how would you describe the difference in ride with the Bilsteins vs stock?
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This is assuming you'll be using the 2nd setting or higher and comparing to a non X-REAS suspension. The ride will be both plush and stiff because the shock had a different valving for low speed and high speed for rebound and compression. If the road is smooth with smooth bumps the vehicle will be plush but if the road has a lot of pot holes/sharp bumps it will feel stiff. It will have a lot less nose dive during braking and less body roll in turns. If you want to balance the front and rear ride height you will need to use either the 2nd or 3rd setting. I found the 3rd setting made the front look just a bit higher so put it back to the 2nd setting - I ended up with about a 1.5" lift in the front. Currently the rear is about 1" higher, (I also have airbags in the rear). Bilstein says the 2nd setting is about 0.85", though. Others on the forum say they were even using the 3rd setting.
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2007 Limited V8 FT-4WD
4x4Labs front and rear bumpers, 4.56 Gears with Harrop E-Locker Front & Rear, Icon CVDC w/ 700lbs spring Ext C/Os & Icon MetalTech Long Travel rear CVDC with HD springs, SCS Ray10s with GY MTRs 305/70R17, Prinsu Rack, Rago MSP and ditch light brackets, Wheeler's Super bumpstops
2007 Toyota 4Runner Limited V8 160,000miles
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