What is your driving style: Normal

Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: I need new struts for my 2001 Toyota Corolla, what ones will give me the best ride and the longest life?

Answer: The best choice for replacement struts for a 2001 Toyota Corolla is the Bilstein Touring Class brand.  These will give you a comfortable ride similar to the factory units, but are much better built and will last longer.  You can see those here:

2001 Toyota Corolla Front Right Strut – Bilstein Touring Class

2001 Toyota Corolla Front Left Strut – Bilstein Touring Class

2001 Toyota Corolla Rear Right Strut – Bilstein Touring Class

2001 Toyota Corolla Rear Left Strut – Bilstein Touring Class

You can see all of the parts we carry for your 2001 Toyota Corolla here:

2001 Toyota Corolla Struts and Suspension

Answer: It’s best to change your shocks out every 50,000 miles or so, but there are a few ways to check yourself. If you press down on one corner of the vehicle and it takes a few movements (undulations) of the suspension before it comes to a rest, then you need new shocks. You can always take the vehicle in as well.

I would recommend Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks for everyday driving, highway driving, and even light off-roading/towing/hauling. These are direct bolt on, and provide exceptional control over stock equipment. You can see those at our website by clicking on the links below.

F4-BE5-C513-H0 – Fronts

F4-BE5-C514-H0 – Rears

I have a TRD Tundra now with Bilstein shocks. The  numbers on the shocks do not match any you have listed, can you help. I  have 123,000 miles on these.

Answer:

The parts that Bilstein makes for Toyota have a different part number than the ones available for retail.  The Bilstein Heavy Duty brand will be an equivalent replacement (one of our customers with a TRD Tacoma compared the two and found that they were actually the same exact shock, but I don’t know for sure on the Tundras) You can see those here:

2004 Toyota Tundra TRD 4×4 Front Shocks – Bilstein Heavy Duty

2004 Toyota Tundra TRD 4×4 Rear Shocks – Bilstein Heavy Duty

Question: I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra Access Cab 2WD V8 and am looking for replacement shocks, what parts are available?

Answer:

We have a few different options for your truck.  If you’re looking for a replacement shock, the Monroe Sensatrac will give you a ride similar to the factory shocks.  If you’re looking to upgrade your shocks, the Bilstein Heavy Duty is a good choice and will give you more control while towing, hauling and offroading, as well as reducing body roll in corners and nosedive under heavy braking.  We also carry leveling shocks from Bilstein (5100 Series) and Edelbrock (IAS Performer Zinc) that will raise the front of your truck to make it even with the rear and eliminate the rake that the truck comes with from the factory.  We also have a leveling kit from Bilstein that includes springs and can be adjusted for height while on the truck (part # BTS-7514)You can see all of those parts here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4507&selected_year=2003

What is the difference between Bilstein 6929 and 6024 shocks for the front of a 2006 Toyota Tundra 4X4 SR5 aside from adjustable ride height? Which would best compliment rear 6025’s already installed? (which raised the truck about 1″over the stock black shocks) Thanks.

Answer:

The Bilstein BE5-6929 are height adjustable, meaning you can relocate the spring perch to alter the height. The 5100s series shocks also have a offroad / racing valving (the BE5-6024s have a valving for normal street use).

Like this – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/bilstein-struts.cfm

The BE5-6024 shocks are for stock height, the spring perch is in the stock location.

The BE5-6025 shocks would not alter the height, the height is determined by the springs. The shocks only dampen vibration and hold the tire in contact the road. (meaning, they cannot support any load).

If you do not plan on altering the front height, the front BE5-6024s would be what to use. If you want to raise the front end some, the BE5-6929 is the way to do that safely.

I need to know what shocks will give me the smoothest
and easiest ride on a Toyota 4 runner 2001 2/4 wheel drive SR5. I seem to
feel every little bump in the road. I need the front and rear shocks but I
cannot spend too much. Around $250 to $400 is a good area. Please help me.
Thank You

Model: Camry LE Stationwagon

Manufacture Date: /1990

Chassis Designation: Stationwagon (V-6 engine)

Question:

I’m looking replace my OEM front & rear struts on my

90 Camry SW.  Ride OK, a bit soft but no bouncing, but lots of squeaking

noises coming from struts over smallest of road bumps & pavement

intersections.  Looking for a comfortable ride & good quality struts.

Your recommendation requested on struts; also, on  strut mounting kits (if

even needed) — your thoughts.

Answer:

More about ‘ride’ is mentioned on our website here – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm

1990 Camrys are listed in our online catalog (the 2WD wagons use the same units are a regular Camry)  - http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4471&selected_year=1990

The KYBs are the popular choice (as far as sales). They are a twin tube similar to the OE units Both KYB and Monroe offer mounts there (they are essentially the same part in a different box).

More about upper mounts -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/strut.cfm

Model: Tundra

Manufacture Date: /2008

Chassis Designation: Crewmax

Question:

I am interested in buying Bilstein 5100 series

adjustable.  I am interested in the 5100 because it gives me a few inches

lift.  However looking at your chart I dont know what would be appropriate

for my truck.  Please let me know which part fit my truck.  Also If I get

all 4, please let me know the price….thank you!

Answer:

There are no coil-over kits for the 2008 Tundras.

If you just want a lift – leveling unit, Bilstein does make a 5100 that will do that.

We list those here in our online catalog, here’s the link -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4508&selected_year=2008

You want to use the BE5-E428 and BE5-E429 shown there.

(the front units reuse the OE Tundra springs, you don’t need to buy / replace those)

More about Bilstein leveling units is mentioned on our site here too – (how they work) http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/bilstein-struts.cfm

Model: Tundra

Manufacture Date: /2004

Chassis Designation: Crew

Question: 

Hey Guys I want my ‘04 Tundra to ride like my buddies

‘05 TRD Tundra.  I have 75k on the stock shocks and was planning to

upgrade, I am a big Edelbrock fan. Are the Edelbrock’s = to the Bilsteins.

Thanks for the input.

Answer:

The Edelbrocks are the Bilsteins are both a monotube high pressure gas design.

They are the same in that respect.

The TRD trucks come factory with the Bilstein BE5-6024 and BE5-6025s -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4508&selected_year=2004

The Edelbrock fronts allow you to raise the height of the truck a bit.

The Bilstein 5100s fronts will also do that.

But only use those if you want to raise the truck, otherwise, use the (less

expensive) Bilstein heavy dutys.

Model: Tacoma

Manufacture Date: /1995

Chassis Designation: 4*4

Question:

I’m looking for a great ride and still handle a load?

Answer:

More about ‘ride’ is mentioned on our website here – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm

Shocks have no effect on the support of a load, but – The 59537 Airlift kit (one kit per truck) will support up to 2000 lbs.

That is listed in our online catalog here -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4505&selected_year=1995

If you want performance (better handling and control, especially while towing or hauling at highway speeds) you want to use a monotube design shock.

In this case, we suggest the Bilsteins heavy dutys we also mention there online.

TRD Toyotas use Bilsteins, so that would be the way to go. They are very popular with Toyota trucks.