Elka 2.5 DC Reservoir Front Shocks | 2–3" Lift | 1996-2002 4Runner

Ultimate Trail Performance & Precision Tuning

Maximize your 4Runner's off-road capabilities without sacrificing everyday ride quality. This premium 2.5 Dual Control (DC) Reservoir front and rear shock kit delivers a massive upgrade in damping capacity, heat dissipation, and adjustable comfort. Whether you are daily commuting, loaded down with overland gear, or tuning your suspension for demanding terrain, these shocks provide a smooth, predictable, and highly customizable driving experience.

The 2.5 DC Reservoir Advantage

• Dual Control Tuning: Features independent, highly effective adjustments for both high-speed and low-speed compression so you can fine-tune your ride with zero compromise.
• Desert & Fire Roads: Delivers firm, stable, and responsive handling with a sporty performance feel.
• Washboard & Sharp Impacts: Provides plus compliance to smooth out harsh trail chatter and hard, square-edge bumps.
• Big Dips & Washes: Engineered with a strong progressive internal ramping effect for maximum front and rear bottom-out protection. 
• Technical Off-Roading: Supplies maximum suspension articulation and superior traction for rock crawling.

Key Benefits & Ride Enhancements

• Reduced Noise & Vibration: Drastically dampens axle and road feedback, significantly reducing cabin squeaks, rattles, and interior vibrations.
• Flawless Chassis Stability: Eliminates front-end nose diving during hard braking and minimizes rear-end bucking or lifting over rough terrain.
• Heavy-Duty Load Support: Features optimized damping and spring characteristics to perfectly handle heavy steel bumpers, winches, tire carriers, or towing.
• Levelling & Balance: Restores proper frontend ride height and improves overall weight distribution for a perfectly balanced stance.

Technical Features

• Maximum Cooling: Massive 2.5-inch (56mm) hard-anodized aluminum bodies work alongside external remote reservoirs to maximize fluid capacity and dissipate heat quickly.
• Fade-Free Responsiveness: Big-bore design provides unrestricted oil flow, preventing shock fade during aggressive, long-duration trail runs.
• Advanced Reservoir Design: Equipped with a low friction internal floating piston (1:1 ratio) and heavy-duty, high-flow DOT reservoir hoses.
• Race-Grade Internals: Built with CNC-machined forged aluminum components and heavy-duty, 3/4-inch (19mm) induction-hardened shafts.
• Triple-Seal Protection: High-pressure step-seal, premium O-Rings, and an integrated dust wiper ensure maximum longevity in harsh off-road environments.
• All-Weather Fluid: Utilizes a proprietary, ultra-low friction semi-synthetic oil blend that resists extreme operating temperatures.
• Direct Fit & Serviceable: 100% bolt-on replacement using factory front and rear mounting locations. The fully rebuildable architecture allows for affordable maintenance, premium alloy replacement springs, and custom re-valving options.