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Need new shock advise

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Goodboyz358, Aug 10, 2021.

  1. Aug 10, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    Goodboyz358

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    2000 3rd gen 4runner
    I brought it with the lift already
    Tires 285-75r16 (33in)
    Not sure the lift height that was put in. The front shocks are labeled old man emu 19JU02 The front has what I think a 1in plastic spacer.
    The front sits at 38in
    The rear has old man emu shocks labeled 01ap09. The springs had a tag saying 890. The rear sits 39 1/2in.

    I'm asking does anybody guess what size lift I have? I need to order new shocks the front driver side blow the seal and leaking oil everywhere. I want to go ahead and order new shocks for the front and rear. Would take any recommendations on brand. I want it to stay the same height.
     
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  2. Aug 10, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    LandCruiser

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    You probably should lead with saying what kind of truck you have, but if those are OME 890s, you probably have a third generation.

    I had that lift and it was about 2 to 2 1/2 inches.
     
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    How was the ride quality? Cuz I thought it has sucked since I have had it. Was thinking about replacing the shocks with what was on there or getting a different brand for better ride quality.
     
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    Bouncy and harsh.
     
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    No bounce but every bump I hit was awful.
    Thanks for the feedback
     
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    If you’re on 33’s you can guess that you’re somewhere in the 2”-3” unless you can spot a drop bracket up front which means you could be in the 4”-6”. A safe guess would be getting shocks that provide up to 3”.
     
  7. Aug 10, 2021 at 8:27 PM
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    what drop bracket you talking about? A diff drop? Cuz it does have that also.
     
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    If it’s lifted higher than 3 inches, generally drop brackets are installed for the differential since a diff drop won’t bring the cv’s to good angles. They’re pretty easy to spot.
    They look like this (fabtech is the brand):

    upload_2021-8-10_20-34-11.jpg
     
  9. Aug 10, 2021 at 8:54 PM
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    Goodboyz358

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    No it doesn't have that. So I'll look for shock that will be good for 3in then. Thanks for the help.
     

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