What shocks are you using?
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site:toyota-4Runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/ SHOCK SUGGESTIONS - Google Search
Lots of threads there that have already covered this.
Brian.
Member
It's 100% opinion and personal preference.
Most people agree that the best on-road ride is OEM, but it's not the cheapest.
The majority seem to have Bilsteins 5100's (should say that those majorities are for this forum only).
I opted for the Bil 6112/5160 combo and have no complaints (but I was looking for a Little more height and wanted something that'd handle washboards better).
If you're on a budget, go for the KYB gas-a-just. If you have an unlimited budget then put on some King or Icon coil-overs.
Most people agree that the best on-road ride is OEM, but it's not the cheapest.
The majority seem to have Bilsteins 5100's (should say that those majorities are for this forum only).
I opted for the Bil 6112/5160 combo and have no complaints (but I was looking for a Little more height and wanted something that'd handle washboards better).
If you're on a budget, go for the KYB gas-a-just. If you have an unlimited budget then put on some King or Icon coil-overs.
RotaryDreamz
Member
Tundra Billy's. They're great, but now my full armor has me reconsidering a new setup.
rideexileex
Senior Member
If the stock shocks are blown, anything new is going to be better!
I did NAPA shocks on a completely stock Tacoma and was very pleased at the ride on it. I had a crazy deal at the time with a company discount + sale, and walked out with 4 shocks for 90...
I did NAPA shocks on a completely stock Tacoma and was very pleased at the ride on it. I had a crazy deal at the time with a company discount + sale, and walked out with 4 shocks for 90...
MrRaspberryJam95
New member
Definitely following this thread. OP you and i have pretty much identical set ups, I also have a 2001 SR5 with 5th gen wheels except they’re still silver for now. My shocks and possibly struts are on their way out. Anyway i can tell the difference without taking it to a shop?
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Reading your build thread encouraged me to follow a similar route. Our goals and objectives were very similar from what I could tell. That said, I opted for 5100 w/ Dobinsons C59-137v in the rear instead of 5160s w/ OME 906 for two reasons. First, I have no need for a remote reservoir and second, Bilstein USA informed me that the 5100 is valved identically to the 5160.
Which perch setting did you end up going with on the 6112s up front? How much lift did that get you? If you were doing it over would you keep those perch settings?
phattyduck
Elite Member
If you are never going to lift and want a comfortable ride, you have at least three good choices: OEM, KYB and Bilstein 4600. The Bilsteins will be a *bit* stiffer than OEM/KYB, but are still very comfortable. Avoid the normal parts store shocks - they offer either a crappy ride, poor longevity or both.
Also, you have shocks on all 4 corners - the fronts are often mislabeled as struts though... (they are coilover shocks, not struts)
-Charlie
Thebeastlives
New member
Charlie said it best the 4600 are a great on the road shock and are a little stiffer which is great for the 3rd gen. They definitely break in very nice and last a long time. Offroad they are not as solid as some others but shine on the road. I run 5100 on my Tundra (lifted), my wife's 5th gen (leveling front), and son's 4th gen and decided that our old 3rd gen would stay stock and have had the 4600 (front and rear) on it for over a year and the ride is very solid.
Brian.
Member
Good grief, that's my biggest complaint. I have no clue what perch I ended up with because I had to change it 3 times. I was aiming for just Slightly taller than stock on a '99, minimal positive "rake". 3/4 I think, maybe that's where I started.
I honestly got so fed up with changing the heights that I simply quit. Not Exactly where I wanted it but heck if I'm changing it again for the small difference.
I wanted the 2.5" body for the extra oil (takes longer over rough terrain for fade ~ I was a suspension tech in decades gone Way by so sometimes I let my theoretical wants over-rule common sense). Makes complete sense that the Valving is the same as that is 100% reliant upon the spring rate.
MrRaspberryJam95
New member
Got it thank you!! You can tell I’m new to this, this will be the first time I’ve ever changed any suspension parts on any of my cars besides lowering springs on my Camaro a few years back. I’m wondering what the price difference will be between all three of those options
Kanoe
New member
-OEM is very expensive in front, cheap in back. Will be the most expensive option to stay all OEM. Check camelback Toyota.
-Billies are middle priced all around. Google search, maybe rock auto.
-Kyb is very reasonable and will be the cheapest. Google search or rock auto.
Anything cheaper than KYB will likely not be worth the trouble.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
There are many threads here that outline EXACTLY what you will get, and can expect, from various packages and upgrades.
Research is still the best game in town...
FWIW, shocks alone don't make the ride, it's the combo of shocks and springs.
And go
opcorn:
Research is still the best game in town...
FWIW, shocks alone don't make the ride, it's the combo of shocks and springs.
And go
opcorn:
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2ndhandyotaman
Member
I have KYB Monomax on my 'runna. I like them, they're a mono tube high pressure shock that pairs very well w/ stock springs.
The 5th gen springs? Do they make a difference on any way or just your preference? Any mod if I want to use them? Thank you
Toyojay
New member
They fit right on, I haven't actually installed them yet. Waiting for the rest of my parts to arrive. Doing shocks, springs, top mounts, LCA bushings and ball joints all together. Should have it done in a few weeks. 5th gen springs should net about an 1" of lift up front and about 1.5-2" in the rear. depending on how much sag you have to begin with. I've already installed the rear springs and they ride nice, firm but not too stiff.
Crazy09sage
New member
For my 02 I went with the 4600s paired with new 99 moog coils in the back, and sensen strut combos in the front (sensen was not my choice at the time but they’ve held up well). Couldn’t be happier for my daily driver that occasionally sees the trails. I’ve been running this combo now for 3 years with no issues, still maintains a slight boost over stock height.
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No issue with frame rub with the larger dia rear spring?
Someone gave me a set off a 2016 Trail Edition that I was going to install on my 00 Limited and then started reading about issues of rubbing and such, I had planned on using them with 5100s all the way around maybe tundra 5100 up front.
Once you have a complete install please report back with any issues.
Thanks
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