Bilstein 47-310872 is a B8 6112 front suspension kit for the 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner. The kit consists of two 60mm monotube shock absorbers, two cold wound coil springs and two billet aluminum spring seats, and the multiple snap ring grooves in the shock body allow different spring seat positions. It provides 0-2.3 in of front lift on 4WD applications and 1-2.6 in on RWD applications. The shocks have a 2.65 in body, 18mm shaft and zinc plated finish with black springs, measure 13.52 in collapsed and 18.31 in extended with 4.78 in of stroke, and the front main spring rate is 550 lbs/in.
Notes:
- The replacement mounting kit is Bilstein part number B4-KT1-Z303A02.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 47-310872
- Series: B8 6112
- Product: Suspension Kit
- Collapsed Length (in): 13.52
- Extended Length (in): 18.31
- Extended Length (mm): 465.0
- Stroke/travel Length (in): 4.78
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Dampers: Zinc Plated/Springs: Black
- Reservoir: No
- Body Design: Snap Ring Grooved Body (Coilover)
- Body Diameter (od): 2.65 in.
- Piston Diameter: 60mm
- Boot Included: No
- Replacement Mounting Kit: B4-KT1-Z303A02
- Spring Seat Included: Yes
- Front Main Spring Rate (lbs/in): 550
- Shaft Diameter: 18mm
- Country of Origin: US
- Quantity per Vehicle: 1
Vehicle Applications
- 1996 Toyota 4Runner (Limited): Front; Provides 0-2.3" Front Lift
- 1996 Toyota 4Runner (SR5): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.3" Front Lift
- 1996 Toyota 4Runner (SR5): Front; RWD; Provides 1-2.6" Front Lift
- 1997 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.3" Front Lift
- 1997 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; RWD; Provides 1-2.6" Front Lift
- 1998 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.3" Front Lift
- 1998 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; RWD; Provides 1-2.6" Front Lift
- 1999 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.3" Front Lift
- 1999 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; RWD; Provides 1-2.6" Front Lift
- 2000 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.3" Front Lift
- 2000 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; RWD; Provides 1-2.6" Front Lift
- 2001 Toyota 4Runner (Base, Limited, SR5): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.3" Front Lift
- 2001 Toyota 4Runner (Base, Limited, SR5): Front; RWD; Provides 1-2.6" Front Lift
- 2002 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.3" Front Lift
- 2002 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, SR5): Front; RWD; Provides 1-2.6" Front Lift
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 47-310872 kit fit?
It fits the front of the 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner. The submodels, drive types and notes for each year are listed under Vehicle Applications.
How much lift does the 47-310872 provide?
It provides 0-2.3 in of front lift on 4WD trucks and 1-2.6 in on RWD trucks.
What is included in the 47-310872 kit?
The kit includes two 60mm monotube shock absorbers, two cold wound coil springs with a 550 lbs/in front main spring rate, and two billet aluminum spring seats. The quantity per vehicle is 1 kit.
What are the shock lengths in the 47-310872 kit?
The shocks measure 13.52 in collapsed and 18.31 in extended, with 4.78 in of stroke and a snap ring grooved coilover body.

