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Need suspension help.

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by Monkeywrench, Oct 21, 2019.

  1. Oct 21, 2019 at 4:45 AM
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    Monkeywrench

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    Bilstein 5100 front and rear OME 884 springs in front OME 895 springs in rear JBA UCS’s SpiderTrax 1.25” wheel spacers
    I’m replacing the xreas on my 07 sport that has 172k miles on it. I’ve gotten bilstein 5100’s in for front and back. Thinking about OME springs front and back.

    Can someone help with bushing ideas? Guessing I need to probably replace some while I have apart. And if there is anything else I should consider.
    Thank you
     
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  2. Oct 21, 2019 at 5:36 AM
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    Stay away from AM shocks and struts. I ruined the ride in a JIMMY not using the OEM.

    I had 2 front lower arm assemblies (with 2 bushings each) put on a few years ago at advice of alignment shop (with ten car lifts/bays) - along with 2 sway bars. AM are OK.
     
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  3. Oct 22, 2019 at 3:45 AM
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    Monkeywrench

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    Bilstein 5100 front and rear OME 884 springs in front OME 895 springs in rear JBA UCS’s SpiderTrax 1.25” wheel spacers
    Appreciate the heads up. I have purchased 5100’s already and probably going with OME’s front and back.
     
  4. Oct 22, 2019 at 4:03 AM
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    I have never ran 5100’s with OME coils on a 4Runner but I have on a 1st gen Tacoma. Based on my experience I would strongly advise against it because the ride was rough. Those shocks are on the stiffer side to begin with and OME are also on the stiffer side. My wife refused to ride in the truck and I ended up selling it. And in all honesty I regretted the setup...killed the ride. And I know you purchased the 5100’s already but I have become a Eibach guy due to the much better ride quality. And I have had multiple sets of 5100’s. Sorry to confuse you more OP but I wanted to give you an honest opinion.
     
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  5. Oct 22, 2019 at 4:43 AM
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    Monkeywrench

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    Bilstein 5100 front and rear OME 884 springs in front OME 895 springs in rear JBA UCS’s SpiderTrax 1.25” wheel spacers
    I appreciate the feedback. I didn’t think of that side of things. Guess I’m being selfish, ha. There is a lot of great threads and knowledgeable people who have done what I’m wanting to do to my 07 sport and it seemed 5100’s and OME springs were a good combination.
     

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