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Rear Shock Dilemma (another thread)

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by SLIVER, Nov 23, 2023.

  1. Nov 23, 2023 at 4:16 PM
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    SLIVER

    SLIVER [OP] New Member

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    Thank you in advance for allowing me to ask these questions specific to my setup. I am seriously surprised there is not an easy answer for the rear shock dilemma.

    I currently have a toytec lift on the 2014 runner, which is modest and around 3". My rear shock measurement at ride height on level ground is 22.5". My shocks have been too short for awhile, and so I recently replaced them with Bilstien 5100"s which have an extended length of 23.5". These were supposedly for a runner with a 0-2" lift, but this means there is only 1" of extension left in the shock before it is at it's max.

    I need to find a shock with close to the following specs:

    Stroke ~10"
    Extended length ~27"
    Compressed length ~17"
    This would allow me about 5" of up-travel and 5" of down travel on the shock. Right now I have tons of up-travel, and no down travel. I can feel the shocks hitting their max extension going over speed bumps.......

    I have heard of people using the bilstien 5125's and just buying the length they need. The problem with this is they don't have the correct bottom eyelet mount for the runner lower shock mount.

    I am really open to any suggestions you guys have......
    I am super surprised there aren't any other obvious options out there......believe me, I have searched

    Thanks a ton!

    ))--SLIVER-->
     
  2. Nov 23, 2023 at 8:43 PM
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    https://www.racingpowersports.com/c...-rear-shocks-toyota-4runner-03-22-2-3-in.html

    That's just a site pulled up from Google. Search for Elka 90392 and buy from your favorite distributor. Price listed is for a pair.
     
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    Well I pulled the trigger!
    Ordered up some Fox 2.5's and those Dobinson rears from Shock Surplus and used a $250 off black Friday code.

    Thanks again for all the suggestions guys!

    ))--SLIVER-->
     
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