2000 Toyota LC factory suspension question

[901TLC]

Hey fellow 100 series lovers. This is my first post here so if I am doing this wrong please let me know. I ordered factory shock absorbers for my 2000 TLC
(Front shocks 48511-69585 ) (rear shocks 48531-69835) from Ourisman Toyota, I noticed in the description that the front absorbers do not include retainers, I am trying to figure out if I need to order retainers for the front and if this is the case, will I need 1 or 2 per absorber? Thanks in advance!

 

[delz05]

You will need to order bushings washers and nuts. Toyota shocks come bare bones.

 

[901TLC]

You will need to order bushings washers and nuts. Toyota shocks come bare bones.

This is good to know, I was unaware of this. Will I need the retainers for the front shock absorbers? And I am just wondering if each absorber requires 1 or two if any at all, thanks this is my first time tackling any suspension work since ownership

 

[nissanh]

Go to partsouq.com and enter the vin and search the parts diagrams so you can see what exactly needed to mount each shockabsorber. if you have time 4-5 days, order at partsouq.com and get it shipped via Fedex to your door in 4 to 5 days from Dubai UAE. Many of us buy parts from them and is 100% legit. I use paypal to pay. Have purchased more than $6K worth items in the pasyt 10+ years

 

[901TLC]

Go to partsouq.com and enter the vin and search the parts diagrams so you can see what exactly needed to mount each shockabsorber. if you have time 4-5 days, order at partsouq.com and get it shipped via Fedex to your door in 4 to 5 days from Dubai UAE. Many of us buy parts from them and is 100% legit. I use paypal to pay. Have purchased more than $6K worth items in the pasyt 10+ years

Very much appreciated!

 

[leveeguy]

This is good to know, I was unaware of this. Will I need the retainers for the front shock absorbers? And I am just wondering if each absorber requires 1 or two if any at all, thanks this is my first time tackling any suspension work since ownership

Its been a while since I replaced my shocks, but I'm pretty sure its 4 retainers per side for the front shocks. 2 retainers above the upper shock mount on top/bottom of upper cushion and pretty sure same setup below the upper shock mount, 2 retainers top/bottom of lower cushion.

I just went and looked to be sure but its almost impossible to see exactly what's all there below the upper shock mount.

Edit: add photos upper is first pic and second is best I could get for area below the shock mount

 

[901TLC]

Its been a while since I replaced my shocks, but I'm pretty sure its 4 retainers per side for the front shocks. 2 retainers above the upper shock mount on top/bottom of upper cushion and pretty sure same setup below the upper shock mount, 2 retainers top/bottom of lower cushion.

I just went and looked to be sure but its almost impossible to see exactly what's all there below the upper shock mount.

Edit: add photos upper is first pic and second is best I could get for area below the shock mount

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Thanks!

 

[jLB]

Are you converting an AHC suspension to a non-AHC suspension, just replacing OE (non-AHC) shocks, or reverting from aftermarket shocks, back to OE shocks?

If you’re replacing old OE shocks, with new OE shocks, just reuse the existing “shock retainers” (4 washers at each corner).

 

[97 AZ LC]

If you have a "2000 TLC" there is no need to buy retainer/washers. Just re-use what you take off, paying attention to how and where they came off - front or rear. They are indestructible. Clean them up and/or paint them if you wish.