Front Struts--What is Everyone using? (1 Viewer)

[bbslider001]

Anyone having good luck with strut assembly where the bushing does not collapse? I installed correctly (torqued at ride height) and the bushings still failed within 2 weeks. They are FCS off of Rockauto. (don't roast me). I am wondering if Monroe's are good or not? Everyone says "OEM", and I agree, but I wouldn't know what those would be as far as these assemblies. I wish they made a polyurethane bushing for the bottom of the shocks. That would be my solution.

 

[Jgrauman]

Bilstein 5100s

 

[kbahus]

Bilstein 5100's here too, you can't go wrong.

 

[bbslider001]

This is what I have been hearing. I juts need to find a decent shop to replace them. I don't want to mess with compressing the spring. Anyone do their own? Time to look up spring compression tools.

 

[Jgrauman]

Yes, it's relatively easy if you can wrench. Get the free rentals from O'Reillys

 

[bbslider001]

Yes, it's relatively easy if you can wrench. Get the free rentals from O'Reillys

I'll purchase the one's Josh used on his 1st Gen Offroad vid. I just didn't like the idea of the compressed spring, but seems alright. 5100s it is. Thanks guys.

 

[joseywales]

Yup. 5100s on mine too. I beat the tar out of my truck too, and they’ve been rock solid.

 

[bbslider001]

Yup. 5100s on mine too. I beat the tar out of my truck too, and they’ve been rock solid.

wonder why the bushings are so quick to collapse on cheap stuff?

 

[proteolytic]

I have KYB front struts and the bushings have been fine so far (installed last winter).

 

[Gold Boy]

Eibach PRO-TRUCK-LIFT Stage 1

Had one shock leak, but Eibach covered it with thier "life time" warranty.
Overall very happy.

 

[joseywales]

I have Eibach coils on my Sequoia. The spring rate is perfect. I’d have to double check the shocks, but I’m pretty sure they’re 5100s too.

 

[MarkM]

I have KYB front struts and the bushings have been fine so far (installed last winter).

Me too. No issues.

 

[Dindu Nuffin]

I have Dobinsons and haven’t had any issues in about six years. The bushing has crushed a little bit, but is otherwise intact without any tears or splits. I may consider turning a solid bushing of some sort if/when the time comes, but haven’t given it any thought beyond that.

 

[bbslider001]

Me too. No issues.

KYB? Where can I find these?

 

[MarkM]

KYB? Where can I find these?

Rockauto and Amazon both have them.

 

[Nframe]

Icon extended travels.
Used to run 5100’s, but they didn’t last.