1997 Toyota 4Runner Front Shock and Struts

Your 1997 Toyota 4Runner might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Front Shock and Struts you desperately need.

We currently carry 13 Front Shock and Struts to choose from for your 1997 Toyota 4Runner, and our inventory prices range from as little as $57.99 up to $676.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 5 different trusted brands of Front Shock and Struts for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Monroe so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

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Front Shock and Struts for Your 1997 Toyota 4Runner

KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Strut (Part No.KG9025)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Strut

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$109.99
Product Features:
  • Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks
  • Components and valving designed specifically for the Toyota 4-Runner
  • High gas pressure design is perfect for hauling heavy loads
  • Monotube design outperforms all other standard shock absorbers
  • Unique, air-free, hydraulic unit eliminates performance fade
  • Engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems (ESC, ABS, etc.)
  • To reduce the chance of noise and vibration KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number: SM5184
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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71351)

OESpectrum Strut

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$103.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • Unique Rod Guide and Single Lip Seal: Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
  • Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81352)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$57.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81351)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$57.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71352)

OESpectrum Strut

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$77.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • Unique Rod Guide and Single Lip Seal: Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
  • Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
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Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.181351L)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$138.99
Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE – Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE – Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
  • COVERAGE – Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs
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Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.181351R)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$135.99
Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE – Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE – Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
  • COVERAGE – Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs
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Rancho – RS5000X Strut (Part No.RS55763)

RS5000X Strut

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$188.99
Featuring a unique, exclusive valving system and advanced compression functionality, Rancho® RS5000®X struts deliver improved overall on- and off-road handling and performance.

Product Features:
  • IMPROVED HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE — Cross Tuned technology featuring exclusive rebound valving system and advanced compression phase improves overall handling and performance on and off road
  • MINIMIZES ROUGH RIDE — Exclusive Progressive Engagement Valving is custom-tuned for each vehicle to help reduce initial impacts at low speeds and minimizes a rough ride
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Features a nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs and corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas and application-specific sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity
  • HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES — Large twin-tube body filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
  • SMOOTH PERFORMANCE — Polyurethane rebound bumper and rubber bushings help absorb ride harshness while the fluon-banded piston enhances responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
  • REDUCES FADE — Nitrogen gas pressurized to 60 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture to reduce damping performance fade and foaming
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL — Compression Control Valve is custom-tuned for each vehicle to regulate fluid transfer to absorb impacts without disc flutter and help maintain shock motion control
  • BUILT TO LAST — Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the application-specific piston delivers heightened control of shock motion due to the expanded piston area
  • Rebound Bumper
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Rancho – RS5000X Strut (Part No.RS55762)

RS5000X Strut

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$182.99
Featuring a unique, exclusive valving system and advanced compression functionality, Rancho® RS5000®X struts deliver improved overall on- and off-road handling and performance.

Product Features:
  • IMPROVED HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE — Cross Tuned technology featuring exclusive rebound valving system and advanced compression phase improves overall handling and performance on and off road
  • MINIMIZES ROUGH RIDE — Exclusive Progressive Engagement Valving is custom-tuned for each vehicle to help reduce initial impacts at low speeds and minimizes a rough ride
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Features a nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs and corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas and application-specific sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity
  • HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES — Large twin-tube body filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
  • SMOOTH PERFORMANCE — Polyurethane rebound bumper and rubber bushings help absorb ride harshness while the fluon-banded piston enhances responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
  • REDUCES FADE — Nitrogen gas pressurized to 60 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture to reduce damping performance fade and foaming
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL — Compression Control Valve is custom-tuned for each vehicle to regulate fluid transfer to absorb impacts without disc flutter and help maintain shock motion control
  • BUILT TO LAST — Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the application-specific piston delivers heightened control of shock motion due to the expanded piston area
  • Rebound Bumper
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FOX Offroad Shocks – 2.0 Prf Coilvr Shock (Part No.985-02-003)

2.0 Prf Coilvr Shock

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$676.99
2.0 Prf Coilvr Shock

Rancho – RS9000XL Strut (Part No.RS999762)

RS9000XL Strut

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$204.99
Get premium control and performance with Rancho RS9000®XL struts. Recognized as the first nine-position manually adjustable ride control series in the off-road market, RS9000XL struts are ideal for on- and off-road use, towing and more.

Product Features:
  • NINE LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE — Nine-position easy-to-adjust knob allows customized damping control and firmness for on-road and off-road flexibility
  • DESIGNED FOR HARDWORKING VEHICLES — Ideal for stock or lifted trucks, SUVs and Jeeps that tow, haul or go off road
  • INDUSTRY FIRST — Recognized as the first nine-position manually adjustable shock series in the off-road market
  • REDUCES FADE — Nitrogen gas pressurized to 100 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture and reduce damping performance fade and foaming
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Features an application-specific nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs and corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas and sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity
  • SMOOTH PERFORMANCE — Polyurethane rebound bumper and bushings and graphite-filled fluon-banded piston help absorb ride harshness and enhance responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
  • BUILT TO LAST — Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the long-lasting premium liquid metallic finish ensures long life
  • Delivers both performance and appearance
  • Added strength and durability
  • Provided 9 different levels of strut performance
  • Premium long lasting finish
  • Enhances strut performance and durability
  • Added protection for the strut rod and oil seal
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Rancho – RS9000XL Strut (Part No.RS999763)

RS9000XL Strut

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$202.99
Get premium control and performance with Rancho RS9000®XL struts. Recognized as the first nine-position manually adjustable ride control series in the off-road market, RS9000XL struts are ideal for on- and off-road use, towing and more.

Product Features:
  • NINE LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE — Nine-position easy-to-adjust knob allows customized damping control and firmness for on-road and off-road flexibility
  • DESIGNED FOR HARDWORKING VEHICLES — Ideal for stock or lifted trucks, SUVs and Jeeps that tow, haul or go off road
  • INDUSTRY FIRST — Recognized as the first nine-position manually adjustable shock series in the off-road market
  • REDUCES FADE — Nitrogen gas pressurized to 100 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture and reduce damping performance fade and foaming
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Features an application-specific nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs and corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas and sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity
  • SMOOTH PERFORMANCE — Polyurethane rebound bumper and bushings and graphite-filled fluon-banded piston help absorb ride harshness and enhance responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
  • BUILT TO LAST — Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the long-lasting premium liquid metallic finish ensures long life
  • Delivers both performance and appearance
  • Added strength and durability
  • Provided 9 different levels of strut performance
  • Premium long lasting finish
  • Enhances strut performance and durability
  • Added protection for the strut rod and oil seal
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Suncore – Quick Strut Kit (Part No.2-55S11561-001)

Quick Strut Kit

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$189.99
Quick Strut Kit

FAQs for 1997 Toyota 4Runner Front Shock and Struts

What are the most popular Front Shock and Struts for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner?

With 5 brands you can trust, our most popular Front Shock and Struts for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner parts are:
Gas-Matic Strut
from $57.99
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Gas-Matic Strut
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OESpectrum Strut
from $77.99
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OESpectrum Strut
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OESpectrum Strut
from $103.99
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OESpectrum Strut
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