Sorry for beating this subject to death, but Ive been reading the threads about front shocks and still haven't come up with a conclusion. I am contemplating the Bilestiens and the OMEs. I do not off-road avidly. I would say 90 percent of my driving is on road. What brand of shock do you recommend and what model? Thanks for your input.

Matt

 

Bilstein

 

is there only one type of shock bilstein makes for the 4runner? And how do they ride?

thanks

Matt

 

Another vote for Bilstein. I would rate them as "firm."

I will never buy another shock as long as I can afford Bils.

 

where is the cheapest place to buy the bilsteins?

 

search. there was a place recently that had them for like $149 for a set of 4.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...t=bilstein+trd

 

Probably www.shox.com. There is another thread going (try searching) about a place that was offering them dirt cheap, but I think they ran out.

It would also help to know what rig you have.

 

I have a 1996 Sr5 4wd. What type of bilstiens would you recommend?

thanks

matt

 

the kind that fit.

seriously, you can only get one kind for a 4runner. you can get HD tundra ones for the front and they will work fine, but they are stiffer than the regular ones and you don't need that unless you have a bumper and winch.

 

Someone else will have to chime in. I am pretty sure they only offer one type for our rigs. I bought mine off azrain, so I don't know the part #. Sorry.

 

You can always contact Mike at http://www.xtremeoff-road.com
He's got some pretty good prices.

 

its ok, Thank you for your help. I appreciate it

 

Is Mike the ownder of the shop? I was going to send an email, but dont know what his email is.

Matt

 

Mike's setting up a new site (picture/vid hosting and forum) and he's there a lot. If you sign up and PM him that'll probably be the surefire fastest way to get a hold of him... short of calling him on his phone.

If you want to call I believe his number is on his site.

I have some business pending with him and the website has been one of my ways to get a hold of him.
http://www.bignutsracing.com

 

i've done business w/ Mike at xtremeoff-road. great deals on suspension parts. he's usually pretty good about answering the phone too.

-Russell

 

Hey Matt,

I just talked to Mike last night and he is going to be away this weekend. Turns out his wife surprised him with a trip to Vegas for his birthday!
I'm sure if you leave him a PM on BNR he'll get back to you on Tuesday. Or you could just call him then.

 

I also believe there is only one common application Bilstein makes for your 4Runner. I don't know if they are the cheapest, but this place had them in stock with a free shipping deal when I ordered mine:

www.truckperformance.com

 

Try Capeperformance.com they have a set of 4 for $169.
http://www.cabeperformance.com/detai...mance%20shocks

 

you also have to consider installation fee.. it ranges from $100-$200

 

Or you can just invest 3-4 hours of your time (max), rent a spring compressor, and do it yourself