Shock absorbers

[Vthelexus]

Trying to order new shocks for my 06 LX470 with AHC and getting conflicting info on dealer's site. There are different versions, some are much more expensive than the others. All of them say it fits your vehicle, lol. Don't want to order a wrong set. Here are the part numbers that I found so far, please let me know which ones are correct:
48511-69585
48531-69835
48510-69127
48511-69585
48530-69145

 

[TahoeZ]

Put your VIN into Partsouq and refer to the part numbers on their diagrams.

 

[uHu]

It looks like some of those are for non-AHC, but:
Why would you want new shocks on an AHC vehicle? Have the old ones rusted to pieces?

 

[Vthelexus]

Put your VIN into Partsouq and refer to the part numbers on their diagrams.

Not sure why I didn't think of that, brain fart, lol.

It looks like some of those are for non-AHC, but:
Why would you want new shocks on an AHC vehicle? Have the old ones rusted to pieces?

Not sure how old these things are, also want to refresh all of the suspension pieces. Originally was planning to sell it when I bought my 200 series then decided not to. It's in too good of a shape to let go. Already ordered boat load of parts from Decature Toyota, what's another $700

 

[cl100]

Not sure why I didn't think of that, brain fart, lol.

Not sure how old these things are, also want to refresh all of the suspension pieces. Originally was planning to sell it when I bought my 200 series then decided not to. It's in too good of a shape to let go. Already ordered boat load of parts from Decature Toyota, what's another $700

The "shocks" on an ahc system aren't really shocks at all. They're actually hydraulic rams that actually help support the weight of the vehicle. They don't wear out like a traditional shock does. The only time they really need to be replaced is if they're leaking and even this can normally be corrected by adjusting the torsion bars and replacing the rear springs to get the pressures in spec. The "shocks" don't really control the ride at all. What does control the ride are the globes. When you're gradient count is low then it's time for new globes. All of this can be read about in the "abc's of ahc" thread.

 

[uHu]

Not sure how old these things are, also want to refresh all of the suspension pieces.

Normally, what wears out on the AHC suspension are: Globes (accumulators or gas springs), rear springs (coils), and height sensors.
What lasts nearly forever are: Shocks (hydraulic rams) and the torsion bars. Shocks will rust if you have white winters with salted roads.

You do not get a better suspension with new shocks, as long as they are functional. They don't do much work in this setup, not like normal shocks.

Normal wear items also include ball joints and rubber grommets on shocks, stabilizers and A-arms; like on all suspension systems.

 

[Jack90210]

I get it, the shocks (especially the rears!) get rusty, the bushings need replacing, etc. In for a pound, and all that.

I replaced my entire front end last winter, basically everything but the knuckles, and this year I'll do the rear shocks/brakes/hoses/hardware etc.