Repair Question

[joel.russo8]

I am new here and was looking for a similar post, but couldn't find any.

I have a set of rear Bilstein shocks/struts on my 1997 4Runner (not lifted) and I love them. This weekend, though, I noticed it was riding weird. After inspection, I saw that the lower connector was completely off (see picture). It looks like the bolt/nut/bushings are all gone now, so I am hoping I can just replace these parts rather than buying a whole new set of shocks. I know this is an easy repair, but cannot find anybody who sells just those parts.

Any help is appreciated!
Thank you

 

[Justin727]

Have you tried wheelersoffroad.com?

Figured they may have those bushings alone.

Stock ones should fit as well. Maybe order the bushings and bolt from your local Toyota dealer

 

[JayRolla]

To me it looks like the rubber is still on the lower shock attachment where the bolt installs You just need the bolt. A quick run to salvage yard, or hardware store, you could use a bolt and washer. Or OEM, they sell them at dealer and online. Or any toyota shop might have one.

 

[joel.russo8]

Thanks guys!

 

[Justin727]

To me it looks like the rubber is still on the lower shock attachment where the bolt installs You just need the bolt. A quick run to salvage yard, or hardware store, you could use a bolt and washer. Or OEM, they sell them at dealer and online. Or any toyota shop might have one.

It appears he still has 1 yet but there are 2 bushings!

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

Everything needed for one shock

Bushings depending on the VIN or month of manufacture:
Qty 2 - BUSH, REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 48385-19007 4 1995.11-1997.06 RZN18#, VZN18# $1.73
QTY 2 - BUSH, REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 48385-19009 4 1997.06-1998.07 RZN18#, VZN18# $1.73



Qty 1 - WASHER, REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION, NO.1 48948-03020 2 1995.11- RZN18#, VZN18# $4.06 (nearest to the bolt)

Qty 1 - WASHER, REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION, NO.2 48948-03011 2 1995.11- RZN18#, VZN18# $2.87 (between inner bushing and axle mount)

Qty 1 - BOLT, W/WASHER 91619-G1222 $1.13

 

[JayRolla]

It appears he still has 1 yet but there are 2 bushings!

Good thinking, completely forgot about the other one.