What are your favorite shocks for NO Lift FJ40?

[Jwood]

Hey Guys,

Working on my rebuild of a 1966 FJ40 and am looking into buying some new shocks. The LC has no lift and I may just go with OEM (TOYOTA) but wanted to see what everyone loves.

Thanks,

John

 

[amaurer]

$16 monroes.

 

[jimhendrixx]

Get a set of Rncho's i like them and look for the "deal". buy 3 get one free and a free flashlight. that is what i did.

Liked them very much and the ride was nice.

 

[FF LC FREAK]

Before I lifted my cruiser, I had Edelbrock IAS shocks. They were awesome. It was a nice comfy ride.

I have Bilstein shocks now. They are a little stiffer than the Edelbrocks, but I don't think you can go wrong either way. Bilsteins are known for their quality.

Good luck!

 

[35inchoverdrive]

I run the cheapies from Autozone. They are about $10 each with a lifetime warranty. I wear them out quickly, but they're easy to swap(and free!).

 

[Coolerman]

Before I lifted my cruiser, I had Edelbrock IAS shocks. They were awesome. It was a nice comfy ride.

I have Bilstein shocks now. They are a little stiffer than the Edelbrocks, but I don't think you can go wrong either way. Bilsteins are known for their quality.

Good luck!

I just put some Bilstein's on my Nissan Xterra and was impressed. What was the part# you used for the FJ40?

 

[snailwagon]

Autozone actually sells bilsteins for FJ40s, $59 each.

 

[Coolerman]

Thanks snailwagon, I'm going there tonight to look at header paint. I'll ask for the part number...

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Anyone check to see if OEM are still available? I just got OEMs for my FJ62 and they are only $25 each for a super high quality OEM shock.

 

[vtcruiser60]

I am with Andrew above. I bought from the dealership and I think the 60 series shocks were 22-24 apiece.

 

[FF LC FREAK]

I just put some Bilstein's on my Nissan Xterra and was impressed. What was the part# you used for the FJ40?

I have a 4" lift with extended shackles (which is why I got rid of the Edelbrocks). So the part number probably won't do you any good. But, if you measure your suspension travel, you can go to Bilstein's website here - Bilstein - and see what shocks you need.

 

[Colorado Boy-74-FJ40]

X2

$16 monroes.

Me too!
Shocks aren't going to soften the ride anyway!

 

[Jwood]

Yeah I think i am going with the toyota shocks, they are fairly inexpensive and i know what i am getting. Im stock height anyways might as well get the shocks that are designed for the LC.

Thanks everyone!

John

 

[BJEC69]

I am not sure the OEM shocks are still available. I could only find OEM rear shocks only for my '69. I bought Monroe Magnums (gas) for around $75.00 for the set . I painted them black for that OE look. I am very pleased with them. It is amazing what a difference it makes when you replace 39 year original shocks with new. Good luck!

 

[ibinazbass]

i bought the rancho rs5000 series for about 200 bucks at 4wheelparts. they had them in stock there too... checkers sells them too but they hav to order them usually

 

[lukebz]

damn!!! between $10 and $200!!??? there better be a significant difference!

 

[Jwood]

The Toyota Shocks are still at dealers.... I just got some

 

[Rigger]

$16 monroes.

X3, 'cept I went with the $9 Napa brand for my budget stocker.

 

[amaurer]

X3, 'cept I went with the $9 Napa brand for my budget stocker.

Thats funny, I called them today and they told me the only thing they could order were $43 something-or-others. Lying bastards...

 

[Rigger]

Sorry guys.

It is clear to me that my memory is not something to be relied on.



I called my friend at Napa and inquired about the rear shocks I bought from him a while ago for my '40. He said he sold me Napa brand; the shock is called "Response". My price (then) was $13 (not $9), and the current price on this shock is $18 something each. The part number is 94008.

I hope this helps. Sorry for the misinformation.