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Which shocks/strut to buy?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Jkan2001, Jul 10, 2017.

  1. Jkan2001

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    What's the general consensus on best budget oem replacement style shocks/struts to buy for a 3rd gen? I'm not looking to change the performance just to replace dead oem units. Is everyone using KYB GR2/Excel or something like that? I can get those for about 275 shipped for 4.
     
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    I understand oem are KYB, any difference between OEM kyb or the GR2/Excel?
     
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    Thanks, guess I'll get the GR2's cheaper than Toyota OEM, 250 shipped for 4 on rockauto.
     
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    What mileage are most people changing the original struts/shocks at? I'm pretty sure the fronts are blown/dead since it bounces after hitting a speed bump but it's really hard to tell because I honestly haven't had a "normal" car in a long long time. All my other cars are BMW M products and Porsche's and I just don't know if the car just rides soft or a little "sloppy" based on my standards or if the shocks/struts are toast. I'd assume they are at 136K miles.

    The tire wear seems good and the alignment is holding fine.
     
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    I do a daily 84 mile highway commute in Southern California at 65 to 70 mph in my 2011 Prius. I replaced my struts and shocks at 155,000 miles. They were definitely used up. If I had to do it again, I would have replaced them 30,000 miles earlier. The difference in ride is very noticeable. I replaced with the factory OEM units and also replaced the upper strut tower bearings. It was a 6+ hour thrash (for me) to replace it all. Be sure and get it aligned afterward.
     
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    I have close to 135k on a 2006. Any suggested sites for all in one struts. Seems like Rockauto and eBay? I'm going to DIY or DIM :)
    Can get these on rockauto.com for $119 & $121 for the fronts: More Information for KYB SR4224
     
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    Mine was done around 100k. No leaks but when i took it off, there was no rebound once compressed..
     
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    DIY. Dealer, price paid and area of country please. What’s there a notable ride improvement?

    Thx
     
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    DIY, rear sets of KYB for $50 from autoanything (w/ coupons) Monroe for front. forgot how much.

    Rear set was easy if you have the access panel.

    You notice more on the freeway especially with on/off ramp and less jittery.

    While you're replace the shocks. Might as well do the sway bar end link
     
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    Monroe is junk.
     
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