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front shock replacement - what to get?
#826708
07/24/07 07:46 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 374
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Mudrunner
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So my right from Bilstein feels like it is shot so I am going to replace it. Trying to decide if I should just replace it with the same or try something new. Any thoughts? Right now Pro Comp is selling their ES3000 and ES9000 buy 3 get one free (or about $150 for a set of 4!) Anyone have the Pro Comps on? Thoughts on the ES3000 vs ES9000 (9000 is nitro charged, looks like the only diff and only about a $20/4 price diff)
Thanks in advance!
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Re: front shock replacement - what to get?
[Re: Darryl]
#826709
07/24/07 08:49 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 374
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Mudrunner
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I'm also seeing as I search 2 different part numbers listed for the Bilstein front BE-2450 and BE-2482 but I can't see any explanation of what is different between the 2 part numbers. Anyone know?
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Re: front shock replacement - what to get?
[Re: Darryl]
#826710
08/06/07 07:33 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 13
Need a Spot
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DON'T MOVE!!!...Lemme get the camera!
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Re: front shock replacement - what to get?
[Re: Darryl]
#826711
08/06/07 09:36 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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The procomp are cheap shocks. The Bilstein are MUCH better.
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Re: front shock replacement - what to get?
[Re: Darryl]
#826712
08/06/07 04:26 PM
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,681
Body Damage is Cool
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- seen in FOUR WHEELER mag July 2006 & OFF-ROAD mag Feb 2007 - '84 4Runner ARBed 5.29s F&R,4.7 & 2.28 t-cases,hy-steer,BudBuilt skid,30spl Longs,36" TSLs,Chevys
'83 P/U, Buick 231 V6,Holley 4 bbl,Weiand intake,Downey headers,TH350 w/700R4 gearset
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Re: front shock replacement - what to get?
[Re: Darryl]
#826713
08/06/07 08:26 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 189
Wheeler
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Bilstein shocks have a lifetime warranty. Call a local Bilstein retailer and ask them what the procedure is for having them replaced/rebuilt.
I had them rebuild a set for me that were on a '72 Datsun 240Z I bought. They were about 15 years old at the time and were soft and leaking. The local retailer gave me the number to the regional rep. I called there and they said that my shocks hadn't been made for many years, so they couldn't replace them. She said they might be able to rebuild them and she gave me the number to their US headquarters in San Diego and a contact name. I spoke with that guy and he said they hadn't been made in years, but that he would dig around and see if he could scrounge enough parts up to rebuild one set. Sure enough, he called me back and said he found just enough parts to rebuild one set. He rebuilt them and shipped them back very quickly. It was a great experience and now I run them on my truck as well. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
'89 Toy 4x4 Xtra Cab SR5 V6 266k miles '01 Tacoma 4x4 Xtra Cab 2.7L '97 Toy 4Runner Limited
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Re: front shock replacement - what to get?
[Re: Darryl]
#826714
08/07/07 03:58 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,854
Roll Me Over
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Bilsteins on my 89' are great.
89 4Runner 3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
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