KYB GR-2 rear shock 2002 Tundra not available any more?

Guys,

I want a soft ride for my city life in San Diego for my 2002 extra cab Tundra, not off roading or subject to snow here. Ordered KYB Excel-G shocks 341 440 for the front but the back shocks aren’t available? I did buy a set of part# 349054 but they are only listed to fit 2007 up Tundras. Can’t even find out the correct KYB part number I need to match the front set. They aren’t listed or available anywhere it seems, what should I do? Just buy from Toyota stock replacement rear shocks? Will the wrong part # work? Has anybody had this problem? In a pickle

Stephen

 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=503697&cc=1426935&pt=7556&jsn=567

 

W666,

Thanks but I don’t want gas-adjust version they are too stiff for my needs and also slightly lift the truck, besides I want to match the front set of Excel-G s. I will see if the rear ones I ordered for the 2007 Tundras will fit/work on my 2002

Stephen

 

If you want a floaty Cadillac ride, Monroe may be the correct option for you. People bitch about them being soft and floaty.

But, I mean, we're driving solid-axle vehicles here, at least in the rear. You'll never get truly soft ride without rear independent suspension.

 

Shifty,

Thanks for the info but I prefer European (Koni, Bilstien) or Asian (KYB, Tokiko) for shocks/struts in a Japanese vehicle

Stephen

 

Your truck was made in Indiana. FYI. If I were you and in your situation, I would go with the Sachs from RA. They're a German brand if I'm not mistaken. Truthfully, you're probably not going to find a true Euro or Asian suspension component. Most are made in Mexico, US, and Canada. Stay away from the Chineseium and you'll be fine. In other words, order from a reputable seller like RA. Stay away from scAmazon.

 

Bilstein 4600 is probably going to be your best bet, then... I mean, KYB was OEM for the non-TRD trucks like my Limited, but ...

 

Shifty,

I found a complete GR-2 kit that shows rear shocks as part# 345066 but trying to buy that number from other vendor says they’re not compatible with my Tundra, not sure who to believe

Stephen

 

My advice is always, "Fuck what vendors tell you, go straight to the source!"

If I had a dollar for every time a suspension vendor has misinformed someone about the suspension on these trucks, for every time we've had to console someone who got the wrong lift, bought the wrong parts, I'd retire early.

Go straight to KYB and look up the parts: https://www.kyb.com/catalog/

See what they say?

 

I like my 4600's for daily duty.

Definitely better than my 160k+ stock kyb's, that were a bit boat like.

 

Shifty,

I did go to their site, no excel GR-2 parts listed for my truck. Will match up the new ones coming in and return them if they don’t fit then buy a set of 345066’s

Stephen

 

The 349010 for the 2nd gen Taco is a good bet.

 

Jowett,

Thanks, will look into it! I have second gen Tundra KYB Excel GR-2s coming in, will try them and post results here

Stephen

 

Guys,

Have not been able to find a KYB Excel-G part number for the rears of the first gen Tundras. Has anyone used Tokico GE373s ? they are hard to find and a $100 a piece

"The TREKMASTER Series combines TOKICOs multi-stage variable-aperture piston and sandwich valve system, with a new base valve design that provides a four-stage dual blow-off compression cycle. What all of that means is, the TREKMASTER provides a level of handling, traction, and ride quality unmatched by other shocks. In addition to the very sophisticated damping system, TREKMASTER shocks feature a low mechanical drag rod guide and piston seal design. The result is up to 65 percent less mechanical drag compared to other shocks."


Stephen

 

Guy's

I measured my rear stock 2002 shock, was a bitch to remove! It measures basically 13" collapsed the KYB 349054 Rear Shocks did not fit they are 17" collapsed, returning them, now what? All I want is a balanced set of shocks with a soft ride for city driving. It appears that KYB makes complete Excel-G sets for Ford's, Chevy's even Honda's but not for our first gen Tundra trucks!

Stephen

I butchered the shock nut to get the dam thing off!

 

The KYB catalog has all the info you’ll need, including lengths.

GasAjust fr rear of Tundra

Excel G for rear of 2nd Gen Tacoma. A truck that is very close to the gen 1 Tundra in size and weight.

 

Jowett,

Thanks but I came to the same conclusion, I have already ordered a set of 349010s tonight and will try them shortly, will post my findings after I get them.

Stephen