[asdfasdf]

I'm planning to replace my strut assembly with a KYB unit (strut plus) on my 2003.

RockAuto lists a different set of #'s for AWD (SR4146 SR 4147) vs FWD (SR4152 SR4153).

NOTE: On RockAuto the Monroe strut assembly does not differentiate between AWD and FWD.

I think I have a 4WD, but not sure. How do I tell AWD vs 4WD on a 2003 Rav4?

thanx in advance!
mark

 

[TomKatt]

Sounds like some kind of data error to me - Rav's have never offered more than simply fwd vs awd options. If you Google the '4WD' part number you have (SR4152 SR4153), I find a few sites showing that part is compatible with FWD Rav4's... I think someone made a typo and entered 4WD instead of FWD.

OREDY Struts 2PCS Complete Struts Assembly Front Shocks Struts Coil Springs Suspension Struts Kit 11257 11258 SR4153 SR4152 Shocks and Struts Compatible with RAV4 FWD 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

 

[asdfasdf]

Gotcha, I think I misinterpreted FWD to be Four Wheel drive vs Front Wheel Drive... doh

tyvm!

 

[RockyRav4]

SR4147
Front Driver Side Complete Strut Assembly more details on - KYB® - Strut-Plus™ Front Twin-Tube Complete Strut Assembly

SR4146
Front Passenger Side Complete Strut Assembly more details on - KYB® - Strut-Plus™ Front Twin-Tube Complete Strut Assembly

these fit on the awd have them on mine. mine is 05 awd install was fairly easy

same part number for the rears
KG4738
Rear Driver Side Shock Absorber more details on - KYB® - Gas-a-Just™ Rear Monotube Shock Absorber

 

[asdfasdf]

Great, I purchased the same set from Rock Auto. Glad to hear the installation is fairly easy.

How was the handling after the installation?
thanx

 

[RockyRav4]

it felt solid and firm and it feels better all around over the original shocks. i definitely feel less bumps and that feeling of going all over the place is gone especially after hitting a bump. i also changed out sway bar bushings and the little links that connect the sway bar to the shocks. i would recommend the moog links as they where practically 2x thicker than the originals and had greaseable fittings.