Rear shock question

I have Bilstien 5100 on all 4 corners of the 4Runner. What is a good softer riding rear shock ? Its my work vehicle or sometimes my wife drives it. Thought about putting stock rears back on.

 

Bilstein are digressive valved, so that's why they're firm on smaller bumps. Look for a progressive, or internal bypass shock for a softer ride.

 

I’ve had blisteins on a couple vehicles. While the shocks do what it’s supposed to, it’s not my personal taste. Much To firm for me. I’ve recently tossed on the twin tube dobs on just the front, so I could get a taste , and I’m pleased. I’ll now get the rears to match. (I was sort of skeptical...everyone’s opinion is biased). That said, I think the stockers aren’t bad at all, so I’d toss the stock ones back on no problem if I had a tiny regret. I just wanted a bit more travel, also. Good luck!

 

Some Fox 2.0 shocks would ride much better.

 

Just like to add, if you DO end up throwing the stock shocks on the in rear, with 5100s up from, it may take some getting used to. Some may notice and some not, but feels odd to me when it’s soft in the rear of the ride and firm up front, especially when swaying left to right. Just a thought.

 

Whenever anyone thinks the Bilstein 5100's are too stiff, I always recommend trying Eibach shocks. They are similarly priced and they have a bleeder valve early in the travel that gets rid of that jarring sensation over small road bumps and cracks. They smooth out slow speed situations really nicely.

But if you still have the stock shocks, Id throw those on (since they're free). I wouldn't buy a set of the stock shocks though.......if you have to buy something consider the Eibachs.

 

We could certainly help out with a set of tuned shocks if you are looking to upgrade/replace what you have on there. Like mentioned above the digressive valving does ride stiff. A Fox or King would ride much smoother as is being progressive, and even better with a custom tune. It would be a huge change in ride quality if thats what you're after.