Stock shocks or something else? (1 Viewer)

[chrisbruck]

Want to replace the shocks on my '04 stock street cruiser. Has almost 170k on what I'm sure are the original OEM units. Rarely go off road. Pull a 4000+ lb boat about 8 miles to lake regularly in summer.

The replacement Toyota OEM units are the right price and seem to have held up well.

Any reason to go to something else based on my needs?

 

[n55luvr]

Stick with OEM, if you are worried about rear end sag look into air bags, they are also super cheap and do a great job of keeping the rear end up.

I also have an 04 and I replaced the rear springs as well. That alone gave me almost an inch of lift which shows the rear springs really compressed over time.

 

[yotasavg]

Just made the same decision. New OEM feels amazing compared to my clapped-out, 18yo shocks. The new ones are plenty for my needs. At $34.something/corner I'm 100% happy with my decision.

 

[iRMX]

Hi, where are you getting the OEM shocks quote for $34? I was quoted for 2001LC Front shocks $76 each & rear shocks $82 each and springs $200 each by Toyota in Tempe, AZ.

 

[n55luvr]

You are getting the dealer msrp price probably. check out any online Toyota parts dealer. $34 for shocks sounds right

I bought the oem springs for just under $150 each

Toyota Online Parts | toyotaonlineparts.com | Toyota Parts Online

 

[TheForger]

@iRMX
#22 on this link for front shocks w/o AHC $33.46 Toyota of Dallas Parts
#13 on this link for rear shocks w/o AHC $36.97 Toyota of Dallas Parts

Or contact @beno Land Cruiser Parts and Consulting

 

[brices123]

Hi, where are you getting the OEM shocks quote for $34? I was quoted for 2001LC Front shocks $76 each & rear shocks $82 each and springs $200 each by Toyota in Tempe, AZ.

Or you can contact @murf at Camelback Toyota on 16th Street & Camelback. They offer great pricing and have one of the best service centers I have ever had to deal with.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I replaced all mine with OEMs and I'm lifted (slightly) with front and rear bumpers, winch, sliders, skid plate - and it rides great. I off road with it fairly regularly, works great. Zero complaints. If I didn't offroad there's zero reason I'd consider anything else...

 

[chrisbruck]

Cool, OEM it is for my needs.... Now I just need to figure out if I can really access that stupid top nut on the rears!

 

[re_guderian]

Hi, where are you getting the OEM shocks quote for $34? I was quoted for 2001LC Front shocks $76 each & rear shocks $82 each and springs $200 each by Toyota in Tempe, AZ.

Camelback Toyota, worth the drive from anywhere in the valley!!! See the Copper State Cruisers club section for details. Web site has discount prices as well, and free shipping on orders over $150.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Another plug for Camelback Toyoyta

Quick Order
Part Number 4851169585
Part Name ABSORBER SET SHOCK
MSRP $47.18
Core $0.00
Online Price $34.60

 

[iRMX]

I just ordered the OEM shocks from camelback toyota website - good online prices and detail parts diagrams. Thank you so much for the information and money savings - a very happy thanksgiving to all forum members!

 

[mudeater27]

Why don't you change the shock to old man emu shocks. They are firm. Plus why don't you import a fzj100 LHD to the USA. They have a better suspension and are much rougher. So much better to drive. Or just take some 80 axles and replace it. I want some help to do this. I want to replace it with 80 axles. I want to import a FZJ100. It has ifs. So you can import it.

 

[mudeater27]

It is better to import a Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ100. They are more powerful.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

HUH??

105 it is then....

J

 

[teambell]

Is there a solid DIY link that people like for replacing stock shocks with OEM? What is the difficulty level and what special tools make the job easier or are required? I have 197K on original shocks in my 2003! Sorry to repost but I accidentally deleted it.

 

[CA Cruisin]

Another plug for Camelback Toyoyta

Quick Order
Part Number 4851169585
Part Name ABSORBER SET SHOCK
MSRP $47.18
Core $0.00
Online Price $34.60

Thanks everyone - I'm looking at a refresh also @ 157k miles on my '99. In addition to the shocks and perhaps springs, what else would you replace once you're in there, LC Phil and other posters who have completed this project? Any other bushings, etc. to refresh as de facto suspension improvements on our aging LCs?