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QUESTION:
 
Hi, I just have a question regarding your Bilstein front shocks for my 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5, V6 2WD. Front shock’s part # BE5-C513-HO. Will this work if I put a raised (lifted) coil springs (2″-2.5″) or perhaps use a regular coil spring height and just put
a spacers to level the front to the rear?  […]

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QUESTION:
Camry is a U.S. spec car it was just built in Japan instead of
the U.S. They could have been manufactured in either country.
I have no reason to believe that the suspension is any different as far as
fitting the car, other than maybe the vendors used by the factory are
probably different.
Looking in other places I have […]

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QUESTION:
Avalanche has a 2″ READY LIFT torsion key set installed up fron to level/raise front end…33″ tires on stock 17’s. what is the best shock fit/ride/durability?

ANSWER:

If the ready lift company says to use a stock length unit, then any monotube brand we have should do.
Such as Bilstein, KYB Monomax or KYB Gasajust.
 
If the kit requires […]

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QUESTION:
motorhome is bad with any wind conditions. Had motorhome for 3+ years. Springs squeak but seem OK. Has safe-t-steer installed.
Will replacing springs/shocks help?
 
ANSWER:

If the motothome chassis has twin tube low pressure units on it now, replacing those with a monotube design (such as a Bilstein) will give you better handling and control.
 
Monotubes -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/glossary.cfm
 
Online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=M
 

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