{"product_id":"kyb-excel-g-stock-height-front-shock-1984-95-4runner","title":"KYB Stock Ride Height Front Shock (1984-95 4Runner)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKYB Excel-G \/ Gas-a-Just Stock Ride Height Front Shock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1984–1995 Toyota 4Runner with the factory front suspension and stock ride height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the ride character that suits your 4Runner while retaining the factory front shock mounting locations and stock suspension height. \u003cstrong\u003eFactory Comfort — Excel-G\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a gas-charged twin-tube design for factory-like ride characteristics, everyday driving, comfort, and value. \u003cstrong\u003eFirmer Control — Gas-a-Just\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a high-pressure gas monotube design for firmer, more responsive damping and improved suspension control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1984–1985 factory solid-front-axle application and the 1986–1995 independent-front-suspension applications use different shock dimensions and lower mounts. Choose the Year Range that matches the vehicle's original front suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock-height front shock options\u003c\/strong\u003e for factory mounting locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Comfort — Excel-G:\u003c\/strong\u003e nitrogen-gas-charged twin-tube construction tuned for factory-like ride quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmer Control — Gas-a-Just:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-pressure gas monotube construction with firmer, more responsive damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-specific valving and dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e for solid-axle and IFS 4Runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-adjustable designs\u003c\/strong\u003e without external reservoirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable individually or as a \u003cstrong\u003ematched front pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984–1985 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – Solid Front Axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986–1989 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – Independent Front Suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990–1995 Toyota 4Runner – 2nd Gen – 2WD or 4WD – Independent Front Suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1989 applications are for factory 4WD 4Runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1990–1995 applications cover factory 2WD and 4WD 4Runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1984–1985 solid-front-axle and 1986–1995 IFS shock applications are not interchangeable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory \/ stock suspension height only.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are not dedicated lift or long-travel shocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach shock fits the left or right front position within its listed Year Range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-mount fasteners are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas-a-Just does not increase vehicle payload capacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It changes damping response and ride character only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e KYB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front, left or right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRide Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory \/ stock height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Comfort — Excel-G Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas-charged twin-tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmer Control — Gas-a-Just Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-pressure gas monotube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single shock or front pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich Front Shock Should You Buy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKYB Excel-G — Best for Factory-Style Comfort \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose KYB Excel-G for an affordable, factory-style replacement that prioritizes comfortable everyday driving and original-style ride quality at stock height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKYB Gas-a-Just — Best for Firmer Stock-Height Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose KYB Gas-a-Just for firmer, more responsive monotube damping without stepping up to Bilstein. It offers a more controlled ride feel without changing suspension height or vehicle load capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-4600-front-shock-stock-height-1984-95-4runner\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilstein B6 4600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Best for Overall Stock-Height Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Bilstein B6 4600 for premium monotube damping with controlled, responsive handling during daily driving, highway travel, and light off-road use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/arb-ome-nitrocharger-plus-front-shock-4wd-1986-95-pickup-1986-95-4runner\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARB \/ Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Best for OME Suspension Builds \u0026amp; Demanding Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose OME Nitrocharger Plus for matched OME suspension setups, frequent rough-road use, or vehicles carrying additional equipment weight. Suitable for supported 1986–1995 4WD IFS applications at stock height through approximately 2 inches of front lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For most stock-height Toyota 4Runner owners, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilstein B6 4600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is our preferred all-around choice. Choose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKYB Excel-G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for comfort and value, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKYB Gas-a-Just\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for firmer budget-friendly control, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for compatible OME suspension builds and more demanding use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your preferred configuration using the available product options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Vehicle Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1984–1985\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toyota 4Runner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1986–1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toyota 4Runner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1990–1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toyota 4Runner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Ride Preference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Comfort — KYB Excel-G:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twin-tube design offering a smooth, factory-style ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirmer Control — KYB Gas-a-Just:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monotube design providing a firmer, more controlled ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. 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