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Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by greggl4321, Sep 20, 2017.

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Sep 20, 2017 at 12:00 AM

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Was wondering what's best?

3rd gen
Or
2nd gen

Is it better to have torsion bars or struts? For long travel?

Should I get a 2nd gen and replace the 3.0 engine with the 22re?

greggl4321, Sep 20, 2017

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Sep 20, 2017 at 12:07 AM

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Why don't vehicles just use coilovers with torsion bars or struts?

Are struts inferior for offroad

greggl4321, Sep 20, 2017

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Dec 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM

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will I get a smoother ride if I change out the shocks on my 2002 4R. Wife hates riding in the car. She doesn't get the concept of 'feeling the road"

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