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Old 05-14-2008, 04:43 PM
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Shock Absorber Kidney Failure

I have a 1990 2dr 4Runner/V6/5 sp trans. I just installed upgrade torsion bars and 1-1/2" lift HD rear springs from Downey Toyota. I also installed KYB Mono Max shock absorbers and 33 x 15 x 10.5 All Terrain KO. The 4runner now rides like a one ton. I like a stiff vehicle, but this bounces and you're air born even going over speed bumps at a slow speed.

Downey recommends the Doetsch shocks and I went with the KYB's because I wanted a mono shock. Do you think the Doetsch would be the better way to go? Are Doetsch that much softer? Since I now have a 1-1/2" lift, the number of available shock absorbers are limited and I really don't want to use a shock mount extension.

Does anyone have experience with both of these shocks?

Thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by mvsbraga
I have a 1990 2dr 4Runner/V6/5 sp trans. I just installed upgrade torsion bars and 1-1/2" lift HD rear springs from Downey Toyota. I also installed KYB Mono Max shock absorbers and 33 x 15 x 10.5 All Terrain KO. The 4runner now rides like a one ton. I like a stiff vehicle, but this bounces and you're air born even going over speed bumps at a slow speed.

Downey recommends the Doetsch shocks and I went with the KYB's because I wanted a mono shock. Do you think the Doetsch would be the better way to go? Are Doetsch that much softer? Since I now have a 1-1/2" lift, the number of available shock absorbers are limited and I really don't want to use a shock mount extension.

Does anyone have experience with both of these shocks?

Thanks for your help.
While softer shocks will most certainly help, you've got to remember that you've also installed quite a bit stiff springs, front and rear.




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Originally Posted by mvsbraga
I have a 1990 2dr 4Runner/V6/5 sp trans. I just installed upgrade torsion bars and 1-1/2" lift HD rear springs from Downey Toyota. I also installed KYB Mono Max shock absorber and 33 x 15 x 10.5 All Terrain KO. The 4runner now rides like a one ton. I like a stiff vehicle, but this bounces and you're air born even going over speed bumps at a slow speed.

Downey recommends the Doetsch shocks and I went with the KYB's because I wanted a mono shock. Do you think the Doetsch would be the better way to go? Are Doetsch that much softer? Since I now have a 1-1/2" lift, the number of available shock absorbers are limited and I really don't want to use a shock mount extension.

Does anyone have experience with both of these shocks?

Thanks for your help.
I will not say a single negative thing about other lift/shock manufactures/suppliers. but Doetsch has poured more time into the car suspension and service then any others by far.

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