Rear Lift Shock

[MTD]

So I got a 2.5" rear spacer kit for my rear coils and I want to know what shock I should run in the rear? I blew out one or both of the rears the other day on the trail (overloaded and hit a deep hole) and want to replace the shocks at the same time that I put in the spacers. I am looking to do a 5100 lift in the front. I am looking to do 1-2 in of lift in the front and 2.5 in the rear to compensate for when I pull my boat. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Here Is what I have found:

Rear:
Rancho Suspension/Monroe RS5187

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Rear Gas Charged Shocks (90-02 4Runner)

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[Hepar]

I'd say if you're putting 5100's in the front, do the same in the rear.

 

[MTD]

I'd say if you're putting 5100's in the front, do the same in the rear.

Is there a 5100 that doesn't require a funky conversion thing for our rigs?

 

[Hepar]

Is there a 5100 that doesn't require a funky conversion thing for our rigs?

Not that I'm aware of, but I could be wrong. Is there a reason you want to avoid that?

 

[MTD]

Not that I'm aware of, but I could be wrong. Is there a reason you want to avoid that?

Price lol toytech is the only company that seems to have them, and they charge wayyyy too much...

 

[MTD]

Do you have a part number for 5125?

 

[MTD]

So I have been looking at this all day and the rancho's are a no go because they are not intended to be used with a lift. So I called toytech and go the part number for their ES9000's they carrie. They carry the 22.7 inch extended, and 14 inch compressed ones. Summit has ones that are 21.7 inch extended and 13.7 inch compressed ones. Now which ones should I get for a 2-1.5 inch daystar lift??

22.7 inchers:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/exp-922510/overview/make/isuzu
21.7 inchers:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/exp-921513/overview/make/toyota/model/4runner/year/2000

 

[Yoter]

What about the ones from wheelers?
Rough Country Nitro 9000 Shocks from Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc

 

[MTD]

What about the ones from wheelers?
Rough Country Nitro 9000 Shocks from Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc

Good call! Would I have problems with my springs falling out a full drop? Or will the sway bar hold it all?

 

[Yoter]

Good call! Would I have problems with my springs falling out a full drop? Or will the sway bar hold it all?

To be honest I dont know. But the guys at wheelers are very knowledgeable and helpful and might be able to give you an answer to that as they also sell the spacers. Hope it works out for you.
Here is a thread discussing these shocks:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/138915-rough-country-9000-ome-881s.html

 

[nobb]

Are the stock rear shocks not long enough for a 2.5" rear lift? Out of curiosity...

 

[jman11788]

Are the stock rear shocks not long enough for a 2.5" rear lift? Out of curiosity...

I would say it's absolutely fine to run them as long as you don't do series off roading. But who on here gets a lift and not go off roading lol?

 

[MTD]

I would say it's absolutely fine to run them as long as you don't do series off roading. But who on here gets a lift and not go off roading lol?

Exactly

 

[97RunnerSR5]

Are the stock rear shocks not long enough for a 2.5" rear lift? Out of curiosity...

Yes but the ride will suck. I have OME 890 springs out back and ran the stock shocks for a few years because I ran out of money and people said it would be fine. The ride was garbage. Recently changed them to bilstein 5125s. 200 bucks or so from toytec. Pricey but worth it.


And I suggest staying far away from anything Rough Country.

 

[MTD]

And I suggest staying far away from anything Rough Country.

I called their customer service number yesterday and wasn't impressed, but what is your reasoning?

 

[MTD]

I ended up pulling the trigger on the n2.0s even though their customer service is terrible. Ill post up how they are after they are installed