Has anyone replaced shocks/struts? are there any better options than oem toyota parts?
shocks/ struts
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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.
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.
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.
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
Konduit EV Tech
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
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Jacob Shellnutt
Lead Technician
Konduit Ev | qccharge.com
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+1 760 760 7458
Marky Mark
Member
My 2013 RAV4EV dives a bit and seems soft on the drivers side front. I've got 123k miles. How do I know if I need the entire strut/spring replacement or just the shocks? Any help would be appreciated.
Marky Mark
Member
Good morning Jacob. Amazon says those part #'s won't fit my 2013 Rav4EV. Thoughts? Thank you.
1) The Amazon (and eBay) systems of verifying what fits what is junk; it works for maybe 80% of common vehicles, but is notoriously wrong -- read the reviews on Amazon for various parts and you'll see many, many complaints of "Amazon said it'd fit, but . . . ".
2) Our 2012-14 RAV4 EV isn't built on the RAV4 platform that the ICE version uses.
In '12 the RAV4 ICE version went to a completely new Gen4 chassis, XA40, while the EV version continued to use a lightly modified version of the Gen3 XA30, the QAE38, for three more years.
So, many chassis parts for the older ICE version (2005-11) fit our EVs, but if you try to use parts lookup systems, if you're lucky our car isn't listed at all; if you're unlucky, it'll tell you bogus info instead.
2) Our 2012-14 RAV4 EV isn't built on the RAV4 platform that the ICE version uses.
In '12 the RAV4 ICE version went to a completely new Gen4 chassis, XA40, while the EV version continued to use a lightly modified version of the Gen3 XA30, the QAE38, for three more years.
So, many chassis parts for the older ICE version (2005-11) fit our EVs, but if you try to use parts lookup systems, if you're lucky our car isn't listed at all; if you're unlucky, it'll tell you bogus info instead.
Marky Mark
Member
Thanks for this Al. Very much appreciated.
