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Extendable shocks

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by hbomb2830, Aug 26, 2015.

  1. Aug 26, 2015 at 11:38 AM
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    hbomb2830

    hbomb2830 [OP] New Member

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    i have lifted my 4runner 3" and put on 285/75/16 tires and ive taken it out mudding and through some snow with no issues.. but im wanting to put on some extendable shocks and im wondering what are the best to use and what will fit the best during installation. it still has the factory ones on it now and I have 215,xxx miles on my 4runner and they need to be replaced..
     
  2. Aug 26, 2015 at 11:41 AM
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    UssMoGn

    UssMoGn That Vegas Dude

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    I Just put on Eibach(extra weight) springs with 5100s to replace my old worn out 3'' setup. Gained 1'' out of it. Loving it so far. Ive got a heavy bumper and winch. Check out
     
  3. Aug 26, 2015 at 1:28 PM
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    hbomb2830

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    the lift I installed on it was a rough country 3" lift. and it came with rear schocks and rear springs but and it came with a 3" spacer that fits on top of the front struts.. but I want a little bit for flex..
     
  4. Aug 26, 2015 at 2:11 PM
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    Yeah you got the wrong springs then. My coils are extended so they dont include spacers. Check out that site and youll be done.

    Get this.... Its cheap. You be done. (All new sytem)
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/3-lift-ToyTecBilstein-kit-for-96-02-4Runner_p_1378.html

    Or keep your shocks and do this... (Rear)
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/3-Lift-Kit-with-front-and-rear-OME-coils_p_247.html

    Or just fix your front.
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/ToytecEibach-front-coil-lift-springs_p_14.html
     
  5. Feb 14, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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    joeyz

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    I'm installing Bilstein 5100 adjustables (set at the 3rd ring- 2" Lift) in front with MOOG Springs (p/n 81090- 1" taller than stock) to replace the worn out Factory struts & Toy Tec 3" Spacer up front. This should maintain my 3" Lift up front...I'm also replacing the rear factory shocks with Bilstein's and keeping the Toy Tec Springs that gave me 3" Lift in the back...2005 SR5 V6 Auto 4WD 170K miles.
     
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  6. Mar 9, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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    So you are probably currently running some type of spacer lift. Are you just wanting to upgrade/replace your stock shocks, or are you wanting to also change up the lift components to a better setup?
     

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