2021 Springs/shocks fit a 2011?

[sleepycruiser]

My 2011 has 134k on it. Would shocks/springs taken off a 2021 HE work on my 2011 LC200 with no mods? Would I notice a difference?

Tow a hybrid camper with tongue weight around 400lbs. No other armor at this time but considering sliders and possibly a front bumper eventually.

Just figured my suspension might need to be changed out due to the mileage. It drives fine and feels fine when driving though.

 

[bryson]

Yep they'll fit. You might notice some difference, but not likely too much.

 

[bloc]

Is your third row still in place? If so you may find the HE rear springs a bit soft, especially when towing. Airbags or finding a different rear spring are options.

Swapping rear springs is pretty easy, so just tossing them in and seeing whether they'll work isn't too inconvenient to change around later.

 

[sleepycruiser]

Is your third row still in place? If so you may find the HE rear springs a bit soft, especially when towing. Airbags or finding a different rear spring are options.

Swapping rear springs is pretty easy, so just tossing them in and seeing whether they'll work isn't too inconvenient to change around later.

Yes to 3rd row bring in.

I’ve considered airbags as well. Hmm.

 

[bryson]

Is your third row still in place? If so you may find the HE rear springs a bit soft, especially when towing. Airbags or finding a different rear spring are options.

Swapping rear springs is pretty easy, so just tossing them in and seeing whether they'll work isn't too inconvenient to change around later.

2021 HE could have still had the 3rd row if I'm not mistaken...? I think it was just the 2020 HEs that didn't have that as an option.

@sleepycruiser if the HE you're getting springs from had the 3rd row seats from the factory (regardless of whether or not they're still in the truck), the spring rates would be very similar to your current springs. If the HE did not come factory with the 3rd row, the newer springs will likely be softer than your current springs.

 

[bloc]

2021 HE could have still had the 3rd row if I'm not mistaken...? I think it was just the 2020 HEs that didn't have that as an option.

Good point, if the OP's stuff is from a 2-row the above would apply. If a 3-row it should be the same as a base.

@sleepycruiser if you have a pair of calipers you can measure the wire diameter of the rear coils.. if it's thinner than your stock parts they are from a 2-row.

 

[sleepycruiser]

2021 HE could have still had the 3rd row if I'm not mistaken...? I think it was just the 2020 HEs that didn't have that as an option.

@sleepycruiser if the HE you're getting springs from had the 3rd row seats from the factory (regardless of whether or not they're still in the truck), the spring rates would be very similar to your current springs. If the HE did not come factory with the 3rd row, the newer springs will likely be softer than your current springs.

The HE that these came from did have the 3rd row just as my 2011. I just wasn’t sure if springs/shocks should be changed out, etc.

 

[sleepycruiser]

Good point, if the OP's stuff is from a 2-row the above would apply. If a 3-row it should be the same as a base.

@sleepycruiser if you have a pair of calipers you can measure the wire diameter of the rear coils.. if it's thinner than your stock parts they are from a 2-row.

Thanks. The HE also had 3rd row.

Doesn’t sound like I’d get any benefit from swapping. Just wasn’t sure due to my mileage.

 

[bloc]

Thanks. The HE also had 3rd row.

Doesn’t sound like I’d get any benefit from swapping. Just wasn’t sure due to my mileage.

Toyota springs are known to sag, so you could very well pick up some ride height. Plus fresh shocks won't hurt. Cruiser shocks are pretty tough, and yours only moderate mileage, so you likely won't notice a huge difference, but incrementally you'll be better off. As such, I wouldn't go paying a thousand dollars for take-offs, but you can usually score this stuff really cheap.

But yes, it'll all bolt right on to your rig.

 

[sleepycruiser]

Toyota springs are known to sag, so you could very well pick up some ride height. Plus fresh shocks won't hurt. Cruiser shocks are pretty tough, and yours only moderate mileage, so you likely won't notice a huge difference, but incrementally you'll be better off. As such, I wouldn't go paying a thousand dollars for take-offs, but you can usually score this stuff really cheap.

But yes, it'll all bolt right on to your rig.

Thanks. $250 plus shipping for the takeoffs with 3k miles.