What's the difference b/t more and less expensive OEM shocks? (6 Viewers)

[viperdriver69]

Hi Mud, I found a few posts of people asking which part number to buy, but haven't seen this addressed...

Replacing shocks on my 1998 HDJ101K and Amayama shows 3 different part numbers for the front all for the same years, but one is $199 and others around $76 . Anyone aware of a significant difference?

Same with the rears. $199 or $78.

 

[x8o8drifter]

Toyota/Lexus OEM part vs non would be my guess.
But since I have no idea where you're getting the $76 part from I have no idea.
All you have in those pics are the $199.35 ones from what I see.

 

[Malleus]

Hi Mud, I found a few posts of people asking which part number to buy, but haven't seen this addressed...

Replacing shocks on my 1998 HDJ101K and Amayama shows 3 different part numbers for the front all for the same years, but one is $199 and others around $76 . Anyone aware of a significant difference?

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Same with the rears. $199 or $78.

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@viperdriver69
The expensive ones are hydraulic dampers for the AHC-equipped suspension models, sold as a Lexus LX470 here. The cheaper ones are the independent shock absorbers, which the US model Land Cruisers, without AHC, were built with for sale in the US, and elsewhere.

If you have a 1998 Land Cruiser, without AHC, you need 48511-69456 (or -69457, both are equivalent) for the front and 48531-69556 (or -69557) for the rears. Note the front assemblies (shipped loose) do not include the bottom bolt and nut and the rear assemblies do not include the bottom bolt. For sure I'd buy new rear bottom bolts. There's a really good chance you'll break at least one.

If your truck is AHC equipped, you do not need new dampers unless they are leaking.

 

[Nardulli]

I just replaced the shocks on my 2001, along with sway bar links, and trailing arms etc. The shocks were OEM from 24 years ago and the top nut on the rears were really seized. Carbon steel + 24 years + road salt = welded on. It is really difficult to get a wrench on those top nuts. soooo... out came my 2 1/2"

hole saw. Allowed easy access with a 1/2" drive impact. Bought rubber grommets to fill the holes.