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Stock ride height shocks

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Dan065, Sep 26, 2020.

  1. Sep 26, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    Dan065

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    2015 non off-road limited double cab 4X4. Besides Bilstein 4600's, are there any stock ride height shocks available? This would be for on road and towing only. Looking for an upgrade over stock shocks with 60,000 miles on them and not interested in leveling or lift. Searched the forum and have not found much on stock height shock info.
    Thanks.
     
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    Look into Eibach Sports I believe their called. They were excellent on my 4Runner and they are adjustable if you ever change your mind. I am pretty sure they have a non-adjustable version as well. I felt the ride quality was much better than Bilstein at that price point (4600/5100). And they held up great even with the incredible amount of road salt they use here.
     
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    I guess it depends on what you looking to spend?

    I have Falcons on my truck and have been very happy with them for towing. Front spring perches can be set for stock height and the rears have the adjustable compression clickers to stiffen things up a bit for towing.

    They ride great both on and off road.

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/falcon-shocks-are-coming.34355/
     
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    I've looked at the others and Bilstein 4600's have always topped the list.
     
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    You could go 5100’s and set them to the lowest setting. You’d be almost at stock height for about $400 plus labor. I did 5100’s but set in the middle to nearly but not totally level my 2011.
     
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    I had these on my 4runner also and they were excellent. Superior to Bilstein IMO and they had a million mile warranty. But mine came with springs and did lift it some because I needed extra weight springs. Also Dobinsons may be able to help you OP, maybe give them a call also.
     
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    I can’t really even do the .85” lift at the lowest setting due to the height of my garage door, I’m just barely clearing it now.
     
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    These look a bit promising, I like the rear adjustable stiffness too. Thanks for that info. Would they be a softer shock than stock due to their off road nature?
     
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    If you have the black OEM shocks, probably not. Mine replaced some pretty wore out yellow Bilsteins and the ride improvement was very noticeable.

    I do run with a cap/shell on my truck full time. Sometimes with a bunch of camping stuff back there too. Figure a 300 lb load. I use the softest setting and it rides great.

    Got rid of the bed bounce too, which, while not quite as pronounced, was still an issue with the Bilstein/cap combo.
     
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    Have you investigated adjusting your door? I bet the tracks can be raised with a little effort. If there is any space between the raised door and your garage ceiling, you're good to go.
     
  13. Sep 29, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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    Thanks, but I really have no interest in lifting or leveling my truck, just improving from my stock shocks and staying at stock height. I'll be downsizing my home but up-sizing my garage to one that has the height for a lift in the next couple of years, so no door adjustment will be needed.
     
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    I am in the same boat, replacing 4600 bilsteins but don't want to lift. Stock tires but load range e. I tow a 19' boat and spend a week out west hunting every year where we need the 10 plys for puncture resistance. We spend a lot of time on washboard gravel roads with auto gates and rough to sketchy ranch/national forrest roads in eastern Montana. I have a topper and firestone air bags as I found without them the boat squatted the rear just enough to make the steering float just enough to be annoying.

    Would upgrading to 5100's or ebachs or some other option I don't even know about be worth it? Or should I just put the 4600's back in?
     
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    I think the Bilstein 4600’s would suit you well. The OEM Bilsteins would be better for comfort but not towing/payload stability.
     

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