Replacing Shocks and Struts

If you can't find them, you do what you have to do.
If you don't have the money for the whole unit, they you get what you can afford.
It's a lot easier and faster to get the whole assembly, because it's all new parts.
I've replaced just the struts and reused the other parts without a problem.

KYB is a good brand.
So get what you can get!

Just be very careful with the spring compressor!

 

Or if you are concerned about using a spring compressor, buy the needed parts and have a local repair shop help you with removing the coil springs from the old units and assembling the new units.

 

This is true.
But if you have the money for that, then you have the money for the complete assembly.
Unless they are unavailable where you are.

 

I am not concerned about replacing struts assembled or not (more about the weather, it rains the whole week here). The issue is there is no agreement to what is wrong in my case. I found an @oil_burner post, where he stated

It may be the case as mine look damaged to me.
Pictures here: shock/strut replacement tips | PriusChat

The original 2013 Suspension Knock - Help needed | PriusChat thread of mine