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Worn out shocks and struts at 86k?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by hangun61, Nov 8, 2021.

  1. Nov 8, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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    hangun61

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    Anybody have any idea of typical longevity of OEM shocks and struts on a 2014 stock Prerunner? At 86,000 miles, it seems a little early to me. Haven't been able to find a definite answer on this board or anywhere else. I'm no suspension guru, so I hope I can get some help here. Any info provided is greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Nov 8, 2021 at 6:11 PM
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    koditten

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    Highway miles or other.

    Here in Michigan, the roads are pretty bad.

    86k seems about right.

    I just changed my rear shocks with only 20 k on them. One was blown and I do no off roading.
     
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  3. Nov 8, 2021 at 6:17 PM
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    The most agreement you are going to get for OEM stock is 50-100k, maybe 50-75k. That’s a wide range so it becomes an inspection and on condition replacement.

    89K, totally possible they are done. And likely that you should just replace them anyway to avoid a major failure whilst driving.

    But if they ride fine and have no leaks, then perhaps there’s no immediate issue.
     
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    Not early at all. Very typical.
     
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    Wow - thank you all for the quick responses. I was a little suspicious when informed by a tire dealer that my shocks AND struts were at their expected life limit and should be replaced. Sounded too much like a sales pitch to me. I guess I always figured shocks and struts would last 100k or more.
    I learned something useful and I'm much obliged for the help.
     
  6. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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    Perfect time to put some Bilstein 5100’s on that thing. They ride great
     
  7. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:18 PM
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    Suspension seems to be one of those things people just let go without ever replacing for the longest time, making it seem like OEM shocks last longer than they do. My dads 1st gen Taco suspension was more than certainly done at 100k. He swore up and down it was good but the completely inverted leaf pack and bouncy shocks begged to differ.
     
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