Change Car Shock Absorbers Toyota Land Cruiser

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h00–3h00 ~100–300£
Estimated time 1h00–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~100–300£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Land Cruiser 100 1998-2008 3
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE)
  • 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE)
Land Cruiser 120/Prado 2002-2010 6
  • 3.0 D Diesel (1KZ-TE)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE)
  • 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE)
Land Cruiser 150/Prado 2009-2025 5
  • 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV)
  • 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV)
  • 3.0 D-4D 173 Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 D-4D 190 Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 4.0 V6 VVT-i Petrol (1GR-FE)
Land Cruiser 200 2007-2021 3
  • 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV)
  • 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV)
  • 4.6 V8 Petrol (1UR-FE)
Land Cruiser 70 1984-2025 7
  • 2.4 D Diesel (2L)
  • 2.4 TD Diesel (2L-T)
  • 3.4 D Diesel (3B)
  • 3.4 TD Diesel (13B-T)
  • 3.5 D Diesel (1PZ)
  • 4.0 D Diesel (2H)
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
Land Cruiser 80 1990-1999 4
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FT)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T)
  • 4.5 Petrol (1FZ-F)
  • 4.5i Petrol (1FZ-FE)
Land Cruiser 90/Prado 1995-2002 6
  • 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-F)
  • 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-FE)
  • 3.0 D4-D Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-T)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-TE)
  • 3.4 V6 Petrol (5VZ-FE)
Renew both front shock absorbers 1h00–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–2h30

What is the function of Toyota Land Cruiser shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Toyota Land Cruiser shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Toyota Land Cruiser shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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9 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Land Cruiser 100 1998-2008 1998-2008 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE), 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 120/Prado 2002-2010 2002-2010 3.0 D Diesel (1KZ-TE), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE), 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 150/Prado 2009-2025 2009-2025 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV), 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV), 3.0 D-4D 173 Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 D-4D 190 Diesel (1KD-FTV), 4.0 V6 VVT-i Petrol (1GR-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 200 2007-2021 2007-2021 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.6 V8 Petrol (1UR-FE), 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 40/55 1960-1988 1960-1988 3.9 Petrol (F), 4.0 D Diesel (2H) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 60 1980-1990 1980-1990 4.0 D Diesel (2H), 4.0 Petrol (3F-E), 4.0 TD Diesel (12H-T) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 70 1984-2025 1984-2025 2.4 D Diesel (2L), 2.4 Petrol (22R), 2.4 Petrol (22R-E), 2.4 TD Diesel (2L-T), 3.0 Turbo Diesel (1KZ-T), 3.4 D Diesel (3B), 3.4 TD Diesel (13B-T), 3.5 D Diesel (1PZ), 4.0 D Diesel (2H), 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 80 1990-1999 1990-1999 3.5 Petrol (1PZ), 4.0 MPI Petrol (3F-E), 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FT), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T), 4.5 Petrol (1FZ-F), 4.5i Petrol (1FZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 90/Prado 1995-2002 1995-2002 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-F), 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-FE), 3.0 D4-D Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-T), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-TE), 3.0 TD Petrol (1KZ-TE), 3.4 V6 Petrol (5VZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol

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