Just had these installed and wanted to share some thoughts. Will update as I put the miles on.
Purchased at Jegs.com:
Strut Plus Assembly 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4 - Front Passenger Side
Part Number : 575-SR4459
Strut Plus Assembly 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4 - Front Driver Side
Part Number : 575-SR4460
SHOCK TRUCK TOYOTA
Part Number : 575-349024
$348.50 Parts (net of price-match credit) - $50 rebate submitted but not received yet
$662.98 Strut & Shock Install
$120.26 Four-Wheel Alignment
$1,131.74 Total ($1,081.74 after rebate)
RockAuto has a lower price but Jegs matched it for me and credited my card. Sweet!
FWIW, a tech at my trusted local shop (great mechanics, fair prices) took all day to get this done, had a ton of trouble getting the rear shocks installed. The four-wheel alignment was done at another shop that specializes in alignments. Car has 164,000 miles, I am the second owner, parts replaced were OEM.'
Went with the KYBs in rear because the price was right and I liked what I read about them. Also,
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
I have about 150 miles on the setup so far, and I am hoping they 'settle' a bit more because my first reaction is/was no real improvement and maybe I replaced parts that I shouldn't have. Perhaps my expectations were unrealistic (what, it doesn't ride like a brand-new Lexus?) That said...
As of now I'm still glad I did them but time will tell how glad I remain.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Purchased at Jegs.com:
Strut Plus Assembly 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4 - Front Passenger Side
Part Number : 575-SR4459
Strut Plus Assembly 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4 - Front Driver Side
Part Number : 575-SR4460
SHOCK TRUCK TOYOTA
Part Number : 575-349024
$348.50 Parts (net of price-match credit) - $50 rebate submitted but not received yet
$662.98 Strut & Shock Install
$120.26 Four-Wheel Alignment
$1,131.74 Total ($1,081.74 after rebate)
RockAuto has a lower price but Jegs matched it for me and credited my card. Sweet!
FWIW, a tech at my trusted local shop (great mechanics, fair prices) took all day to get this done, had a ton of trouble getting the rear shocks installed. The four-wheel alignment was done at another shop that specializes in alignments. Car has 164,000 miles, I am the second owner, parts replaced were OEM.'
Went with the KYBs in rear because the price was right and I liked what I read about them. Also,
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
I have about 150 miles on the setup so far, and I am hoping they 'settle' a bit more because my first reaction is/was no real improvement and maybe I replaced parts that I shouldn't have. Perhaps my expectations were unrealistic (what, it doesn't ride like a brand-new Lexus?) That said...
- Big hits at speed are a bit better
- Smaller hits at lower speed feel basically the same
- Road imperfections at speed feel a bit better
- Cornering is significantly better, much less body roll/lean in on/off ramps at speed
As of now I'm still glad I did them but time will tell how glad I remain.
TO BE CONTINUED...
