Right Front Shock Covered in Oily Crud (6 Viewers)

[Gebomartin]

Just got under my newly purchased '23 GX460 to REALLY check things out. Bought from an individual with 24,500 miles. Looked pristine when I first inspected. I must say I just looked for oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, rust, etc. With only 24K I never even considered looking at the shocks. Well, last night I was changing my oil and noticed the right front shock was covered in black oily gunk on the body and the coil. CV boots are still intact. I am assuming I have a bad shock?

I know I have a 48 month/50K mile basic warranty. Are shocks covered under the basic warranty with only 24K?

 

[iwashmycar]

They are most likely not covered. Since its on the right side, good news is it is probably not KDSS fluid.

 

[Rednexus]

You'd need to review the warranty coverage book for exclusions. A shock could very well be considered a "wear" item, however I will say that only 24K on a OEM Toyota shock is pathetic. They should last 75K plus before blowing out.