Bilstein Shock by Arnott and Moog Ball joint repair, PICS!
07-23-13, 06:13 PM
#46
Instructor
I'm looking around too. I either have a too firm ride in the back or if I switch to comfort it bottoms out.
07-23-13, 06:26 PM
#47
07-24-13, 08:45 AM
#48
has anyone found a replacement panel to remove the switch in the center consol. I recall someone on expedition portal removing both the air springs and shocks and installing a blank panel where the switch once was. also, are you guys just taping up the pigtails when you remove the shocks?
my air suspension works great but the shocks do seem to be on their final days. I like the repair path OP decided on.
my air suspension works great but the shocks do seem to be on their final days. I like the repair path OP decided on.
08-22-13, 03:33 PM
#49
The Bilstein USA site shows this as the part number for the t4r limited v8
24-186049 (rear) (~$70/ea)
24-188401 (front) (~$90/ea)
Prices from shockswarehouse dot com
Arnott *may* have had them revalved. or they may not have. Hard to really know. I'd bet the standard bilstein parts would be a good budget replacement.
24-186049 (rear) (~$70/ea)
24-188401 (front) (~$90/ea)
Prices from shockswarehouse dot com
Arnott *may* have had them revalved. or they may not have. Hard to really know. I'd bet the standard bilstein parts would be a good budget replacement.
08-22-13, 07:50 PM
#51
08-23-13, 06:56 AM
#53
Instructor
Great info. I would give the 4runner bilstein a shot, $70 apiece is a great price. It has been stated that the GX is only 340 lbs. heavier, I'll just have to leave my in-laws at home. Also, I'm days away from buying some sort of spring conversion for my leaky air bags. I see Arnott has them, but similar to the strut issue, why couldn't I buy rear springs for a V8 4runner for $100 a pair? I understand I may need to fab up a bracket to keep the spring seated to the axle. So conceivably the entire set up that was intended for the 4runner would be Appx. $380, that being (2) rear springs, front and rear struts. Am I missing something?
08-24-13, 06:18 PM
#54
Great info. I would give the 4runner bilstein a shot, $70 apiece is a great price. It has been stated that the GX is only 340 lbs. heavier, I'll just have to leave my in-laws at home. Also, I'm days away from buying some sort of spring conversion for my leaky air bags. I see Arnott has them, but similar to the strut issue, why couldn't I buy rear springs for a V8 4runner for $100 a pair? I understand I may need to fab up a bracket to keep the spring seated to the axle. So conceivably the entire set up that was intended for the 4runner would be Appx. $380, that being (2) rear springs, front and rear struts. Am I missing something?
08-26-13, 04:58 AM
#56
Instructor
If you are replacing all 4 shocks, and 2 rear airbags, you WILL need an alignment. The rule of thumb is anytime one changes any suspension components, the camber/toe could be off. Even if your steering wheel is straight, the last thing you want is one tire chewing up more tread than the other.
As for ride height sensors and pumps, if you want go for it. Otherwise pulling the fuse does just the trick. Personally, I am a bit OCD and would more than likely remove all of it from my vehicle since it will be inert.
As for ride height sensors and pumps, if you want go for it. Otherwise pulling the fuse does just the trick. Personally, I am a bit OCD and would more than likely remove all of it from my vehicle since it will be inert.
08-26-13, 08:07 AM
#57
Basically I cut the harness off the OEM components that were thrown away, taped each wire (that way I wouldn't worry about shorting anything), and then plug it back into the harness from the car.
This way, if I or the next owner decided to go back to OEM they simply can do so without slaving for hours. Additionally I didn't want water or dirt to get into the harness when nothing was plugged in.
08-30-13, 12:13 PM
#58
I took my the wire harness off the OEM strut I removed, and re used it.
Basically I cut the harness off the OEM components that were thrown away, taped each wire (that way I wouldn't worry about shorting anything), and then plug it back into the harness from the car.
This way, if I or the next owner decided to go back to OEM they simply can do so without slaving for hours. Additionally I didn't want water or dirt to get into the harness when nothing was plugged in.
Basically I cut the harness off the OEM components that were thrown away, taped each wire (that way I wouldn't worry about shorting anything), and then plug it back into the harness from the car.
This way, if I or the next owner decided to go back to OEM they simply can do so without slaving for hours. Additionally I didn't want water or dirt to get into the harness when nothing was plugged in.
02-03-14, 10:37 AM
#59
Lexus Champion
I received this email back from Arnott today. So it seems the $400+ up-charge for their "GX Bilsteins" vs standard 4Runner 4600s is the black paint.
I'd be cautious off-roading when lifting the rear using Arnott / 4600s. 4600s do not have extended shafts like 5100s / OEM do so you'll likely damage the shock at full droop.
"I just confirmed with our R & D manager. He stated that the shocks are the 4600 series. The information available for the 5100 series shows that the shocks are designed for specific manufactured lift kits utilizing the stock O.E.M. mounting configuration.
Generally speaking Bilstein shocks typically have a firmer ride, and will provide better handling compared to other shocks on the market, the feedback has been great from our customers.
Since the shocks we provide will mount up with your existing air suspension set up, the parts will work fine in .
Thanks,"
Generally speaking Bilstein shocks typically have a firmer ride, and will provide better handling compared to other shocks on the market, the feedback has been great from our customers.
Since the shocks we provide will mount up with your existing air suspension set up, the parts will work fine in .
Thanks,"
I'd be cautious off-roading when lifting the rear using Arnott / 4600s. 4600s do not have extended shafts like 5100s / OEM do so you'll likely damage the shock at full droop.
