US Source for 78 Series Shocks?
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Becuase the truck is in Japan and the local 4x4 joint is in SoCal. This is a vehicle I'm buying for my move overseas. Consensus from those in Okinawa (where I'm going) is that car parts are much cheaper here in the US.
Are you sure they're cheaper over here? I've gotten Toyota parts shipped from Japan from to Canada and even with shipping it was cheaper than buying over here. Try and PM Japan4x4 here on mud and see what kinda prices he can get you. He's in Japan so shipping would be cheap.
Considering there is only a dozen LJ78 or so in the US ,there is not going to be huge parts base or the competition to lower prices.
ARB are the best bet but they will probably have to order them in and they wont be "standard" shocks.
Standard landcruiser shocks for the older 60 and 70 series have often been sold by dealers for $40 ea in the countries where the model was sold
I wouldn't wouldn't get my fanny feathers in a bunch about getting aftermarket shocks here in the US for the Prado in Okinawa.(I'm not saying you are)
When you get to Okinawa and you actually find out that you do need shocks, there will be plenty of opportunities to buy OEM shocks at the local junkyards and base recycling yards.
Dave at Japan4x4 is a good resource for new OEM and he can help you out in that area.
Rancho does have shocks for the Prado. I'm sorry as I can't recall the part numbers to answer your question more directly.
If someone here can't reply with the correct part numbers for the shocks, I wouldn't worry about it and head over. You will find what you need there as well.
When you get to Okinawa and you actually find out that you do need shocks, there will be plenty of opportunities to buy OEM shocks at the local junkyards and base recycling yards.
Dave at Japan4x4 is a good resource for new OEM and he can help you out in that area.
Rancho does have shocks for the Prado. I'm sorry as I can't recall the part numbers to answer your question more directly.
If someone here can't reply with the correct part numbers for the shocks, I wouldn't worry about it and head over. You will find what you need there as well.
RANCHO makes the 5000 and the 9000 for the LCII LJ79 prado.pretty sure the LJ78 will take the same part number...you can double check with the dealer there befor you order.
PART NUMBERS
RS5000 Front.RS5158
Rear..RS5144
RS9000 Front.RS99158
Rear..RS99144
You may want to check with ARB reg OME as well.
I would advise NOT going with the original toyota shocks ....they are useless.
PART NUMBERS
RS5000 Front.RS5158
Rear..RS5144
RS9000 Front.RS99158
Rear..RS99144
You may want to check with ARB reg OME as well.
I would advise NOT going with the original toyota shocks ....they are useless.
Why would you say they are useless? Do you have some data to back that up? OEM shocks are made by Tokico in Japan. I've replaced the original 17 year old shocks on my BJ74 with new OEM units. If you're not going for a lift then the OEM shocks are a good bang for your buck shock.
Generally Tokico are considered good but on the 78/79 series (before the V8) the shops in oz were flat out removing the complete suspension inc the shock from new vehicles and throwing them in the bin
I personally witnessed it.
The shocks were virtually useless offroad and so were the springs that went with them.
I have heard good things when they are fitted to 60 series
Well..i replaced shocks on my LJ79 prado a year ago,and now after 20,000 km they are rubbish.The car feels like it is riding on the spring with very little damping especially on the rebound.My car is used 95% on road with some very mild occasional off roading.
They are real cheap to buy i'll give you that...but if you look at the durability they may not be a cheap alternative in the long run.