Back door replacement shocks? - Toyota 4Runner Forum

el_kab0ng · 03-14-2019, 05:15 PM

With the BR ladder installed on the rear door to get access to my roof rack, I've noticed that the door can't hold itself open during cold weather conditions with the factory shocks. I'm guessing I'll need to get beefier shocks for the door, but I'm not sure what's out there or what it will take to replace these myself.

Has anyone else done this before?

kso818 · 03-14-2019, 06:47 PM

Once it warms up outside the shocks should still hold it. I had the same problem when it was cold outside.

Mutant138 · 03-14-2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by el_kab0ng

With the BR ladder installed on the rear door to get access to my roof rack, I've noticed that the door can't hold itself open during cold weather conditions with the factory shocks. I'm guessing I'll need to get beefier shocks for the door, but I'm not sure what's out there or what it will take to replace these myself.

Has anyone else done this before?

Peep this homie

el_kab0ng · 03-14-2019, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutant138

Peep this homie

If everyone googled, there'd be no need for this forum. I'm asking for experience and suggestions, not random finds with no validation.

tristero · 03-14-2019, 09:13 PM

OP, you should just buy them from Gobi

Saker · 03-14-2019, 09:50 PM

Use the forum search and you will find the best struts for use with a ladder. (HINT: OEM will not hold it)
Lots of first hand experience within the threads a well.

GearJunkie88 · 03-14-2019, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by el_kab0ng

With the BR ladder installed on the rear door to get access to my roof rack, I've noticed that the door can't hold itself open during cold weather conditions with the factory shocks. I'm guessing I'll need to get beefier shocks for the door, but I'm not sure what's out there or what it will take to replace these myself.

Has anyone else done this before?

Factory shocks aren’t the best for holding a heavy ladder. Stronger replacement shocks are available and are super easy to install. I don’t recall which ones I bought. I searched this forum and found a thread that recommended the part and place to buy them.

Mutant138 · 03-15-2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by el_kab0ng

If everyone googled, there'd be no need for this forum. I'm asking for experience and suggestions, not random finds with no validation.

You don't seem to understand how a forum works or what research means. This is not a message board, this question has been addressed countless times, your post is clogging the search results.

You're asking random people that a lot of the time talk complete nonsense what part you should buy for your truck.

Research: the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

57buick · 03-15-2019, 11:17 AM

Liftsupportsdepot.com
SKU 6156 and asked them to put 10mm straight ends. Increased pounds to pull down from 16 to 24 pounds

They are the same spec that GOBI sells for less than half what GOBI charges

el_kab0ng · 03-15-2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 57buick

Liftsupportsdepot.com
SKU 6156 and asked them to put 10mm straight ends. Increased pounds to pull down from 16 to 24 pounds

They are the same spec that GOBI sells for less than half what GOBI charges

Thanks! This is what I needed.

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