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1st Gen rear shock sizes - left vs right?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by jaket, Feb 9, 2015.

  1. Feb 9, 2015 at 7:21 PM
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    My rear shocks are shot and Im gonna replace them, nothing is lifted and im looking to pretty much stay stock. I noticed there are two different part numbers for the left and right for my 01' 4x4.

    Ive discovered that a few brands have separate sizes for the left and right (Bilstein, Monroe, Rancho), while others don't (KYB, Gabriel). What I wanted to get was the KYB GasAjust, as it seemed like a good price for a monotube shock. But they do not make different sizes for L/R.

    Does the L/R even matter or is it close enough? I figure there must be some reason Toyota has different sizes. Most of my driving is around town and occasional highway, very seldom do I tow or haul anything substantial. What is a good shock for that?

    I do like the Bilsteins, but they cost 3x more than other brands. Monroe is cheaper but Im hesitant to use those. Seems Rancho is universally hated. Is there other brands I should be looking at? How are Toyota OEM shocks compared to these aftermarket brands?
     
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  2. Feb 9, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    They are side specific, longer one goes on passenger side. Shoot one of our vendors up for a price on the bilstiens. They give members discounts on parts.
     
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  3. Jun 7, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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    I am in the same boat,I have an 03 prerunner 6 lug automatic 2 wheel drive and 2.7 L 4.
    Amazon list a left and right,and Bilstein as well,but I called two different Toyota dealers and the said their both the same size,
    I recieved two bilstein from a vendor and the part numbers match,
    $89 24-026758 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
    24-026758 yet the 2 of different sizes are
    $89 24-184960 Bilstein 24184960 Shock Absorber for Toyota Light Truck
    24-184960 left and 24-184977.
    So anyone know what correct?
     
    Jyota1, Jun 7, 2019
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Bilstein (24-026758) 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
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Bilstein 24184960 Shock Absorber for Toyota Light Truck
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