Rear Shock Absorbers - Which Brand?

[Jemmo]

Good morning all

 

Just had MoT and service done and all good apart from a couple of advisory notices. One is the rear shock absorbers. One has a leak but I read that it's best to replace as a pair.

Now the question. There are so many different brands (looking on ebay), and varying prices. Can anyone make a recommendation as to which to opt for.

The motor is a 2011 2.2D (just done 50k miles) and I don't do any driving over bumpy dirt tracks or such like. The only bumps I have to to navigate are the usual potholes and speed cushions down our road.

Thanks in advance.

[oldcodger]

Hi,

Yes, always replace shocks, suspension joints and brake parts as an axle pair.

First check what price Toyota have , some of their shocks can be competitive.

Be wary of cheap eBay brands as like many car parts  there are forgeries out there.  If you see a brand you like on those sites, unless its a seller you know is good,  check with your local motor factors, they often match or better those price.

[Devon Aygo]

Give your local dealer a call the latest part number for your Rav is 48531-42241 qty  2