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Old 03-25-14, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bhesse
Amazon.com: KYB 344410 Excel-G OE Replacement Shock: Automotive
KYB 344410 Excel-G OE Replacement Shock rear
Why buy that when a OEM shock is cheaper?
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Old 03-25-14, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by sprocket
Exactly which shocks did you order? Did you have the same issue another person had with the lower washer?
I bought oem shocks and struts in a bundle. Yes I had the same issue with the bottom washer. Instead of a tapered punchi used a step drill bit. Worked like a charm.
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I was under the impression KYB is OEM replacement on Toyota-
Amazon.com: KYB KIT 4 FRONT & REAR shocks / struts 2003 - 09 TOYOTA 4-Runner: Automotive Amazon.com: KYB KIT 4 FRONT & REAR shocks / struts 2003 - 09 TOYOTA 4-Runner: Automotive
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Originally Posted by bhesse
I was under the impression KYB is OEM replacement on Toyota-
Amazon.com: KYB KIT 4 FRONT & REAR shocks / struts 2003 - 09 TOYOTA 4-Runner: Automotive
Toyota uses several manufactures for shocks. KYB could be one of them.
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Old 07-15-14, 03:18 PM
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Thanks for the post guys!
Can someone please let me know if the part of this link would fit both side of my 2007 GX470? The rear passenger side start leaking now. Just wanted to double check before I place the order.
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...853080372.html
Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by thinhngo
Thanks for the post guys!
Can someone please let me know if the part of this link would fit both side of my 2007 GX470? The rear passenger side start leaking now. Just wanted to double check before I place the order.
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...853080372.html
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Yes that'll work.
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I have notice that the rear shocks have become very soft. I did pull something kinda heavy a few weeks afterwards. Don't know if I over stressed the shocks or the air bags. I might swap out the oem fir the bilsteins. Any ideas.
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you can use any aftermarket FJ/4runner rear shock, I plan on installing my Icon VS2.0s, thanks for the write up, seems straight forward and at most a 30 minute job a side
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Awesome information! Cross over part's information is always a huge help to the pocket book.

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oh one thing to keep in mind 07-09 fj compatible rear shocks work, the 2010 and up FJs had a different size mounting hole at the bottom of the shocks
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I can't get the top bolt of the shock off? My shock keep spinning... Any idea?
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Originally Posted by thinhngo
I can't get the top bolt of the shock off? My shock keep spinning... Any idea?
Cut the top off or do what the member did on page 2 / post 26;

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My shock were turning so I was unable to take off the top nut. I went ahead and tide it in place. It would of been easier to cut it off but it was around 11 PM.


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Originally Posted by RCsGX
Cut the top off or do what the member did on page 2 / post 26;
Thank you RCsGX! I cut them with Rep. Saw... I am ready for the long road trip w/ the new shock . Thanks again!
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All you gotta do for the rear shocks is get a set of locking pliers and clamp on the top of the rear shock below the actual frame mount to keep the shock from rotating when loosening the top bolts, not need to cut it off.
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