Change Car Shock Absorbers Toyota Hilux

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h30–5h00 ~150–500£
Estimated time 1h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Hilux 1988-1999 2
  • 2.4 D Diesel (2L)
  • 2.4 D Diesel (2L)
Hilux 1995-2006 1
  • 2.5 D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV)
Hilux 2005-2015 5
  • 2.5 16V D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV)
  • 2.5 16V D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV)
  • 2.5 16V D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 16V D-4D Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 16V D-4D Diesel (1KD-FTV)
Hilux 2015-2025 2
  • 2.4 GD-6 Diesel (2GD-FTV)
  • 2.8 RD-6 Diesel (1GD-FTV)
Renew both front shock absorbers 1h30–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–1h30

What is the function of Toyota Hilux 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 Hilux 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 Hilux 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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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Hilux 1978-1984 1978-1984 1.6 Petrol (12R), 1.8 Petrol (18R), 2.2 D Diesel (L) Diesel, Petrol
Hilux 1988-1999 1988-1999 1.8 Petrol (2Y), 2.2 Petrol (4Y), 2.4 D Diesel (2L), 2.4 D Diesel (2L) Diesel, Petrol
Hilux 1995-2006 1995-2006 2.5 D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV), 3.0 D Diesel (5LE) Diesel
Hilux 2005-2015 2005-2015 2.5 16V D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV), 2.5 16V D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV), 2.5 16V D-4D Diesel (2KD-FTV), 3.0 16V D-4D Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 16V D-4D Diesel (1KD-FTV) Diesel
Hilux 2015-2025 2015-2025 2.4 GD-6 Diesel (2GD-FTV), 2.8 RD-6 Diesel (1GD-FTV) Diesel

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