1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Shocks are done on my 97. Suggestions for new ones?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by DiegoC, Jan 12, 2019.

  1. Jan 12, 2019 at 10:57 PM
    #1
    DiegoC

    #1
    DiegoC [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2019
    Member:
    #8419
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    1997 white SR5
    I’ve decided to fix up my 3rd gen! I drive a tundra, but I also have this 97’ 4Runner that I bought over a year ago. I feel like the shocks are done. It’s 4x2. I want to buy new shocks. I would like to maintain the stock height but a few inches would be fine as well. So together I’m going to get new shocks keep my original rims and get new all terrain tires if possible.

    Any feed back would be appreciated! Thank you.
     
    DiegoC, Jan 12, 2019
    #1
  2. Jan 13, 2019 at 7:11 AM
    #2
    SlvrSlug

    #2
    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2018
    Member:
    #6172
    Messages:
    7,855
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Ramona Ca.
    Vehicle:
    2017 4-Runner SR-5 P. Kings, Built Right uca’s, Durabumps, RSG sliders
    Bilstien 5100 will give you up to 2” lift. I had them on my 02 and really liked them.

    601D9275-A809-4260-A1A2-57DAF094846B.jpg
     
    SlvrSlug, Jan 13, 2019
    #2
    4xstew and DiegoC[OP] like this.
  3. Jan 17, 2019 at 9:48 AM
    #3
    4xstew

    #3
    4xstew New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2018
    Member:
    #8214
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kenny
    Springfield, MO
    Vehicle:
    300k Strong 3rd gen
    Toytec full suspension lift, 285/70R16, aftermarket front bumper
    Because I could not find oem springs, being a '98 the springs had sagged and are spongy. Toytec had the solution that worked for me. I was skeptical to spend roughly $1300 for suspension. But after it was all installed, I was happy with the upgrade, and didn't mind the cost.
     
    Last edited: Jan 17, 2019
    4xstew, Jan 17, 2019
    #3
    DiegoC[OP] likes this.
  4. Jan 21, 2019 at 8:53 AM
    #4
    DiegoC

    #4
    DiegoC [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2019
    Member:
    #8419
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    1997 white SR5
    did you use the OEM springs with the 5100's?
     
    DiegoC, Jan 21, 2019
    #4
  5. Feb 14, 2019 at 7:08 PM
    #5
    HoBoDanny

    #5
    HoBoDanny Dude...

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2019
    Member:
    #8697
    Messages:
    966
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Daniel
    Kentucky
    Vehicle:
    2004 SR5 V6 4WD 4Runner
    RCI Skid Plate CBI Ditch Light Brackets Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 265 70R17 113T Tires 1.25” Wheel Spacers TPMS Bypass Mod Hydrocarbon Filter Removed Merca decal 2” leveling kit front only Black headlights
    You can use the oem springs but I would advise using new springs. The oem springs will not last long under their new compressed state. On my Tacoma they lasted 2 years 16,000 miles before needing replaced due to sagging.
     
    HoBoDanny, Feb 14, 2019
    #5
Register FREE to Reply!
To Top