This is One Of The Most Expensive Shocks In Toyota Land!

We replace one of the most expensive shocks in Toyota land on this 2014 Lexus GX460.

This particular GX460 happens to be our Cameraman Jose's truck and while we take care of the shock replacement we talk about how to replace them and why they are so expensive. We also find a few more issues with Jose's truck towards the end

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[aaronbeckman]

If you can live without the adjustable shocks, Bilstein 4600s are $100/ea and deliver a decent ride. Disconnecting the adjustable dampers won't trip any dash warning lights. Love your channel!

[paddymac]

You are the mechanic that everyone dreams of to work on their car.

[pahanin]

My mans actually shows hands on mechanical work alongside his reviews…legend

[DapimpBDSD]

Another tip for removing shock or struts "easier", clean the threads with a wire brush as best possible and spray some penetrating fluid and let it sit for a sec.
At work, we used to replace rear shocks all the time and 90% of the time, we would break the shock off at the nut due to corrosion and they would crack off. We would need to buy nuts also and sometimes they were a pain to get.
Now i spend 1 min cleaning the threads and a quick shot of lube and i never snap the shocks anymore. For DIYers, it definitely worth the time.

[skipdog]

AMD: Love the GX content as a new owner myself (2020) -- I made my choice for the premium (non air ride) based on knowing how expensive these are! Non air rear shock is 80$ from Lexus. Please keep the GX content coming!

[chrissimons]

You have to love watching the old battered parts coming out and fresh genuine parts going in. There is something wonderful about that.

[johnsteele]

I replaced struts on my 2001 Avalon about two years ago with KYB struts. Initially I was hesitant whether to do that or go with Toyota struts. It was an old car so I just went with KYB. It worked beautifully and couldn’t have been happier given the cost savings and the ride felt just like it used too.

[nekto]

This lecture about KYB struts is very useful. A shop did the front struts on my 2004 4Runner 1.5 yrs ago and the mount on the passenger side strut is loose and rattles every time I go over bumps. Took it to five shops with this issue, all said it's nice and tight and fine. Now I understand it's likely that these shocks are not to the specs of the vehicle - it cannot be that loose.

[Mike_]

I absolutely love this channel. My Japanese cars have been Honda and Subaru and lately I’ve been slowly transitioning to outmost reliable Toyota brand. So very glad this channel exists. Many blessings and Happy and prosperous 2024!!

[YoSneed]

This guy is so awesome! Just stumbled across his channel while researching 2017-2018 GX460. Thank you for your channel and advise

[scottpomygalski]

I had the same setup for the most part on my GX470. It turned into a pain with the cost of replacement and adjusting to level. The shocks were great, to this day, I had a smoother ride going over a really rough pot hole road than any other vehicle I drove to date. Back in the day, they did not have many replacement non-adjustable options like now. The brackets on the rear end were different so I could not just replace them with springs and such. TIME TO ASK FOR A RAISE JOSE!!!

[flyonbyya]

My 17 year old, 301, 000 mile rear shocks on my ‘07 Yaris are STILL good!
I live in rusty land Michigan and drive bumpy dirt roads!

[URLex]

Your passion and knowledge for these vehicles is an inspiration. Anyone ever has a question for Toyotas I’d direct them to this channel.

[stoneyt]

I just ripped out the air bags and adjustable suspension on my gx470. I installed old man emu coils and shocks. Lifted the vehicle 3 inches for the price off 2 of those shocks. It rides and handles way better now. The air ride in the gx line up is a gimmic

[natehirsh]

Dear Sir.
I learn so much from you each time I watch your show. Million Thanks !!

[capmidnite]

The Car Care Nut needs to take his next vacation in Japan and visit Toyota MegaWeb in Tokyo and make a YT video!

[mike]

I replaced the entire front and rear suspension on my GX with a kit from Dobinson, which included pre-assembled front struts & springs, rear twin tube shocks, and rear airbag replacement springs, locating pucks & isolators. Way better body control than the wallowy air bags, way less front dive under braking, and the shocks & springs give an excellent ride. Total win, and it was something I did in my own garage, all for about $2K including new swaybar links and bushings. It even leveled out the truck with a mild 1" lift in the front and I chose the zero lift rear springs, but they offer higher lift options as well.

[rickmartin]

I put a set of kyb excel g's on my lexus es330 and it road like a truck. Took them off and a week later I put on factory toyota kyb shocks the the ride was nice a smooth again. Lesson Learned cost me some money but lucky I did the work myself..

[KiwiPokerPlayer]

Don't mess with a mechanic, they are all deceptively strong. They work out for a living. I really feel it the day after doing my own brakes lol. I was around 17 and was bending pipes on my socket wrench trying to get a spark plug out. I took it to the local mechanic, first car, first time meeting the dude. Told him the problem, he looked at me like I was a little girl and popped it out with a hand and a stump. The dude's arm was cut off below the elbow and he got it out with the wrench in his pocket.

[derrickaf]

Must see excellent video to watch for those of us that own 460 GX’s:)! Thank you…