Front strut OEM top hat assembly- easy to find?

[Flyer]

I would like to replace my FJ TRD struts and shocks with new ones and I found a like-new takeoff set from a 2013 FJ locally. However, there are no coils and the struts have no coils or tophat or top mount assembly. I could reuse my springs but since there are bushings in the tophat assembly, those bushings may be shot.

I can't seem to find the top hat assembly separately. They are probably similar between several Toyota vehicles. I'd rather use the genuine OEM stuff. Where can I find these? If I can find them, I'll pick up the two struts and shocks this week. Thanks!

 

[blackoutt]

OEM part numbers can be found here, although it looks like most of the top hat parts are listed as "no longer available". Might just go aftermarket.

2005 TOYOTA 4Runner SR-5 4700CC 32-VALVE DOHC EFI, AUTOMATIC 5-SPEED FRONT SPRING & SHOCK ABSORBER

 

[Flyer]

Thanks, I'll note down the part numbers and see if they match the FJ and Tacoma part numbers for the same thing. If so, I may be in luck. Not sure how good aftermarket bushings are. They just seem to vary in quality significantly. Like brake pads- so much junk out there. Maybe I'll pass on these struts and wait for fully assembled ones. Darn.

 

[NinjaOne]

Doesn't the 5th gen use the same tophat?

 

[techno]

Doesn't the 5th gen use the same tophat?

Yes, it does.
48609-60100 - Genuine Toyota SUPPORT SUB-ASSY, FRONT SUSPENSION, LH

 

[Flyer]

Thanks, that adds a lot to the $130 the person wants for the four shocks but not too bad I guess. I appreciate the link.

 

[jrm]

KYB aftermarket

i used these when i removed xreas for coil overs..

2003-2012 Toyota 4Runner Strut Mounting Kit - KYB SM5640 - Front - PartsGeek.com

 

[Beater]

I can vouch for the KYB replacements. I used them when I lifted my truck. Quality, fit and finish was OEM.

I was also able to source them through my local auto parts store.

i used these when i removed xreas for coil overs..

2003-2012 Toyota 4Runner Strut Mounting Kit - KYB SM5640 - Front - PartsGeek.com

 

[Flyer]

This is pretty encouraging. If the KYB parts are good, I am in luck. Thanks for all this info. My 4Runner now has 121,000 miles or so and runs so well that we can't bear to get rid of it. Stuff like this just keeps it in new condition.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

If I'm reading this right, the top hat setup on an XREAS suspension is different than a standard setup?

 

[Flyer]

That is what I have heard several times. Someone here will confirm.

 

[bob3dsf]

i used these when i removed xreas for coil overs..

2003-2012 Toyota 4Runner Strut Mounting Kit - KYB SM5640 - Front - PartsGeek.com

I used the same ones when I put on my lift with bilsteins and FJ coils.

Same as with XREAS... can't say, I never had XREAS.

 

[jrm]

Its the same

If I'm reading this right, the top hat setup on an XREAS suspension is different than a standard setup?

But like the OP i didnt want to re-use the OE top hats. And i knew rom installing coilovers on a 3rd gen that its a bit easier to do the job if the replacement coilovers are assembled.

 

[CA-RJ]

I used the KYB top hats as well. Looked just like the OEM ones that came off.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Anyone have pics of the difference between an XREAS top hat assy vs. a standard assy?