Thanks for the replies!


Re: the first link...

Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
I knew the ol' memory would kick in eventually...

You'll find the part #'s for the Bilsteins here:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ht=lift+thread



Quote Originally Posted by taylorRichie View Post
Bilstein Shocks

Front - B46-1738-H2 (H1 option for more stiffness)
Rear - B46-1739-H1


FROM VEHIGAZ
"I installed these on my VX (H1's in front) a couple years back, and while they are an excellent choice for the VX with a very close-to-stock ride, the rears are probably stiffer than they need to be, and a softer one might be appropriate for the VX. After all, these Bilstein models are actually the ones they recommend for the Trooper (they don't have a recommendation for the VX), and the longer Trooper probably carries more weight on the rear axle, requiring a stiffer shock to counteract the additional inertia."

I ended up going with the Bilstein shocks, and I'm very happy*with my choice. H2s up front and H1s in the rear. I keep a heavy tool box in the rear, and from the front the rear shocks feel great. My rear seat passengers would argue that though... but I don't think anything will feel good to someone sitting directly over the rear axle.
From the above passage I've now learned the difference between the H1 and H2 designation, as well as the part number for a lifted* Isuzu 3-link rear…
(* I failed to find any such thing in Bilstein’s latest Application Chart PDF).


I started this search under the assumption that the Bilstein Heavy-Duty Series shocks wouldn’t be firm enough for the VX – however, from what VEHIGAZ said, it sounds like the H1s might be just the ticket, and a fair-bit cheaper than the 5100s to boot.


But, let’s say that I still wanted to go with the 5100s…
According to my research, the KYB MonoMax shocks that possess the correct mount fittings and seem to best match the extension and compression requirements of a lifted Isuzu Trooper/VX are the ones specified for the 1984-85 Toyota Pickup/4-Runner (Part #s: Front: 565042 and Rear: 565052)…

Using the compression and extension figures from the above shocks, I was then able to determine that the Bilstein 5100 application for the 1960-82 Toyota FJ40 (Part #s: Front: BE5-6251-H5 and Rear: BE5-6253-H5) are the closest thing available to a perfect match – but what I don’t know is if their mount fittings will work on a Trooper/VX (or if the H5 designation would be correct).


I now refer you back to that part about my head exploding