2008 prius: How long do the front struts last on the prius?

Patrick Wong · 10-29-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by usbseawolf2000

...I guess parts are inter-changeable?

Apparently. Champion Toyota had shipped me the following part numbers: 48510-49495 and 48520-49585.

Note that these "top-level" part numbers are not the same as the part numbers marked on the strut body. I suppose this is because the strut is shipped with a new top nut?

Shawn Clark · 10-29-2009, 11:54 PM

I hope Tokico starts making replacements for the Prius. I used them on my Accord and 240 and liked them. I was less favorably impressed with the KYB's that were originally on the 240.

mikepaul · 10-30-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LeviSmith

How many miles have you typically had on your cars?

I used to get 80K+ on even the Geos. Longest-lasting one went 137K before I broke the engine. 3-cylinders and I worked OK together up to a point. Averaged over 20K per year back then, not the 10K I managed to squeak in this past August-to-August.

Some of those cars didn't last all that long but I'm reading here about 60K strut replacement so I'm way past that and nervous...

LeviSmith · 10-30-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mikepaul

I used to get 80K+ on even the Geos. Longest-lasting one went 137K before I broke the engine. 3-cylinders and I worked OK together up to a point. Averaged over 20K per year back then, not the 10K I managed to squeak in this past August-to-August.

Some of those cars didn't last all that long but I'm reading here about 60K strut replacement so I'm way past that and nervous...

I don't have any reason to think the Prius is any better or worse than other cars. And if you were driving on 3 cylinders then you could drive on worn struts for a long time IF they act up. And worst case? Change them. (:

usbseawolf2000 · 10-30-2009, 04:51 PM

I have 110k miles and the front struts and rear shock absorbers are still working. I did inspect them and did not find any leak.

I will be replacing them with Tanabe Sustec Pro from Japan. They don't have it available in US for the Iconic models.

10-29-2009, 11:54 PM	#22
Shawn Clark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,069 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 112 Thanked 103 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 prius: How long do the front struts last on the prius? I hope Tokico starts making replacements for the Prius. I used them on my Accord and 240 and liked them. I was less favorably impressed with the KYB's that were originally on the 240.

10-30-2009, 04:51 PM	#25
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3,254 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 106 Thanked 178 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 59	Re: 2008 prius: How long do the front struts last on the prius? I have 110k miles and the front struts and rear shock absorbers are still working. I did inspect them and did not find any leak. I will be replacing them with Tanabe Sustec Pro from Japan. They don't have it available in US for the Iconic models.

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