Hey I have a 4th gen 4Runner and I put Bilstien 5100s on it and it rides like a gem, don't feel bumps or pot holes at all!
Pros: rides like a gem
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
Best Shock absorbers for Toyota 4runner
I replaced my old worn out KYBs with some Bilstein 4600s and it's a night and day difference. The Bilsteins give it a way comfier ride and they're a little firm but they aren't harsh, I'd definitely recommend Bilstein.
Pros: comfier ride, not harsh
Cons: a little firm
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
I've had these 4600s for a little under a year and they've been a huge improvement over stock, but the rear is sagging with my spare tire + carrier on the hitch.
Pros: huge improvement over stock
Cons: rear is sagging
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
I deleted the X-REAS on my wife’s Limited 4Runner and switched to the OME BP-51s . Did the same thing for her best-friend’s Limited 4runner and swapped it to Bilstein 5100’s. Both worked fine.
Pros: both worked fine
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
I deleted the X-REAS system on my 5th Gen Limited and have over the years added a couple of different shocks and springs. Now running Kings.
Pros: different shocks and springs
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
After installing new shocks felt like a completely different car. No body roll or nose dive.
Pros: different car feel, no body roll, no nose dive
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
I did bilsteins and solved my problems.
Pros: solved problems
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
Fox 2.5 in adjusters custom tuned from AccuTune are amazing and they'll tune the shocks for the ride you want it and your mods. I have no regrets.
Pros: amazing, no regrets, custom tuned
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
Some people say Bilstein 5100 remove nose dive, but I disagree - the 5100 help, but you still nose dive.
Pros: helps
Cons: still nose dives
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
factory FOX shocks knocked over road bumps (valving issue - needed to be replaced)
Cons: knocked over bumps, valving issue
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
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In March 2026, the ranking of shock absorbers for Toyota 4runner on PartReview included 7 manufacturers. It is based on 34 reviews and 105 votes.
Which shock absorbers to choose for Toyota 4runner?
Last month, PartReview users preferred Bilstein. 60% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: shock absorbers KYB — 5%.
Third place: FOX with 5% of the votes.
In the overall ranking of shock absorbers, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:
- Bilstein ranked 1, PR Score — 86. Based on 649 reviews and 2005 votes.
- KYB ranked 3, PR Score — 78. Based on 156 reviews and 492 votes.
- FOX — rank 6, PR Score — 88. Based on 23 reviews and 70 votes.
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