shocks/ struts

[bdunst]

Has anyone replaced shocks/struts? are there any better options than oem toyota parts?

 

[asavage]

Other than the gaiters being torn on both the struts on my blue RAV4, they haven't given any indication of needing replacement, so I haven't looked into options.

I did ask for help from two different suspension shops on locating softer springs, to lessen the harsh (IMO) ride, about three years ago, but they both shrugged.

 

[gpearce]

I’m not as expert but this is what I’ve learned about these.
There are multiple options for struts for these, I don’t have an opinion on which to use as I have not changed any on this version. It’s a fairly simple job, just watch which bolt to the knuckle goes in the upper and lower positions.
As for springs, the springs for the 4cylinder version are possibly softer as this one is based on the V6 version. So it likely has the springs from that one due to battery weight.

 

[Konduit EV]

Hello, here at Konduit EV we use the KYB struts. The part numbers are KYB 339032 and KYB 339031. These aren't the full assemblies so you will have to remove the shock springs and put them on the new struts. Be careful if you go this route as compressing the spring is dangerous and if done incorrectly can cause serious injury. Hope this helps.

Jacob Shellnutt
Lead Technician

Konduit Ev | qccharge.com
[email protected]
+1 760 760 7458

 

[gpearce]

You can buy them with the springs installed. I’m just not sure if the spring is ev specific. I don’t see any other options other than 4cylinder and V6.