ALAN553

I assume these are for a Tundra from toyota racing division? Could be too stiff a ride for the average Lexus owner, but for some a pretty cool choice.

RCsGX

Why is it "better", because it's a TRD part.

Cheesy55

thest are for fj cruiser same platform as gx

RCsGX

They're on many Toyotas. The red Bilsteins are nothing more than a rebadged Bilstein HD.

5100s are the better shock and cheaper since they're not a Toyota part.

ROSCOGX470

I prefer comfort setting on my shocks, what would be my best aftermarket choice for a more Lexus supple ride? It's been stated the 5100's are closer to the sport ride and are more firm. I already went with 4runner rear coils which are nice and a little on the firmer side so I would like a shock with a little more softer feel.

RCsGX

Monroe or KYB probably but if you want the OEM ride nothing can compete with OEM shocks.

ALAN553

FYI, just picked up a rear set of OEM 's..they are stamped KYB

RCsGX

Yeah KYB makes our shocks. Glad you found a set. I hope you got a good deal on them.

ALAN553

Good deal? That's all relative.... 788 for the rears, still sitting on the counter. Hopefully I will get to them one night this week.

RCsGX

Ouch. Well at least you know what to expect going w/ OEM.

ALAN553

Truck has 140K, this is the first time spending money on it for non scheduled maintanence. Between this, a miata and two motorcycles and 3 bicycles...I am just resigned to the idea of paying to play. LOL...remember the one who dies with the most toys....wins!

ALAN553

Alright. Job done. No way that top bolt was coming out. Cut it off with sawzall. And the top retaining cap does not come with the shock. Good thing I bought two ahead of time. There was no way I was getting those suckers off. 10 years corrosion. But the good news...what a difference in ride. Fronts not so bad but they will be next. Just don't plan on doing them myself.

RCsGX

Glad to hear you got them on! I don't know how the 5100s will ride so I can't do that just in case I decide to back to stock. Since my GX has lived its life in Houston a little penetrating oil should do the trick...it did on my Tundra which was also a Houston truck.


Are you talking about part number 48597A below? And how did the 2 shock cushions look; 48530 G & K? Any signs of cracking / dry rotting etc. My GX has over 100K miles so I'm going get all new hardware below.

ALAN553

All the hardware comes with the shock except 48597A, get them...I have sprayed the top bolts for a few weeks in prep for the job. They would not budge, put a strap around shock...maybe if you put a pipe on your wrench you might get the leverage you need. Went with the oscillating saw, took two minutes to cut the tops off. My truck has spent 10 years in jersey, and I take really good care of the car, underside always flushed out during the winter....but those bolts were rusted as well as the entire top cover of the shock.