Need new shocks for 1999 4Runner

[Erich_870]

My shocks on my 1999 4runner are long overdue for replacement. What brand do you guys recommend?

I'd love to seize this opportunity to get a Sonora Steel 7.2 system, but I don't think that's in the budget.

Thanks,

Erich

[4x4mike]

Are you still running the stock coils?

If so I'd look into some Tokico's. I used to run the Trekmasters and I like them. The black Tokicos are longer than stock and (at least for the rear) need to be used with a longer coil.

[Erich_870]

Are you still running the stock coils?

If so I'd look into some Tokico's. I used to run the Trekmasters and I like them. The black Tokicos are longer than stock and (at least for the rear) need to be used with a longer coil.

Yep, running stock coils.

Who's your go-to place for Tokico's?

Thanks!

Erich

[4x4mike]

I'll do a quick search. There was THE guy to buy them from for awhile. When I was shopping several people on different forums were using him and buying through his eBay store. Free shipping and all four for something like $175.

[4x4mike]

Darn. From what i'm seeing my old part numbers are no longer available. The older Trekmasters were green in color and I know that about the time I replaced them the new ones on the market were blue.

Trekmasters might not be the best but they're Tokico's and made for a standard height rig. Most of the models you read about online are for lifted setups which don't really apply to you. Myself, Paddlenbike and Sean0rz all ran Trekmasters and had a front shock lock up. They were all with longer springs which was probably the culprit.

FWIW my Tokico part numbers were GU3535 and GE3536.

[Erich_870]

Mike,

I found the models you mentioned at shox.com for $289. http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxsho...ctsdisplay.php

Erich

[4x4mike]

Read up on them and see if they are good for you. I liked them when they worked (I was using a taller coil).

[Erich_870]

It looks like the front Tokico shocks (gu3535's) are going to be hard to get a hold of. They've been unavailable all summer long. They are *supposed to* be available September 25th. Do you guys think I should go with Bilsteins instead?

Bilstein #24-187244 FRONTS, #24-024518 REARS for $319.

Thanks,

Erich

[habanero]

It looks like the front Tokico shocks (gu3535's) are going to be hard to get a hold of. They've been unavailable all summer long. They are *supposed to* be available September 25th. Do you guys think I should go with Bilsteins instead?

Bilstein #24-187244 FRONTS, #24-024518 REARS for $319.

Thanks,

Erich

Who says you can't go with rear Tokico and front Bilsteins? You know, if you can't wait for the front Tokicos.

[4x4mike]

The Bilstein #24-187244 FRONTS are the yellow ones right?

When I was reading around before getting my 5100's I read that the yellow (4800's) were a bit rough. That's just what I was reading. I liked my rear Trekmasters. They weren't as long as the 5100's but were stiffer and seemed a bit better when loaded. Now that I have 890 springs in the rear everything feels pretty good.