RX400h Shock Absorber compatibility

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Hi,

Has anyone had any conscious input on the correct P/N for a replacement rear shock?

The fitted P/N on my RX400h is A0943-44163, which in the 2011 KYB catalogue (https://www.spring-loaded.co.uk/pdf/kyb-japanese-catalogue-2011.pdf) corresponds to a KYB P/N of of 339211, and is listed along with:

• 4854048280
• 4854048280B
• 4854048280C
• 4854049315 

But... https://lexus-europe.epc-data.com/rx400h/mhu38r/5163/chassis/4804/48540/ and other sources (using VIN lookup) show the PN as:

• 48540-49325 (or 48540-48260)

Nearly everywhere online (on eBay, for example) seems to link the 'matching' aftermarket part as a KYB 339209, which is for a Highlander or RX300/350 etc.   The newest KYB catalogue doesn't directly list the 339211, and possibly suggests that it might be a 339209.

 

Further searches have found all sorts of other part numbers - I've thrown out a few enquiries here and there, but does anyone know what the compatibility is?  Part numbers can often be superseded, and catalogues out of date, so it's not easy to tell.  I was assuming that there is a reason why so many eBay listings suggest that the RX400h has the same fitment as the other RX's ?

[BROUWERS]

I'm looking at replacement shocks as well, but after reading reviews for the KYB and Monroe ones, I'm leaning towards OEM. Price is not too bad:

https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/parts/lexus-rx/lexus-rx-phase-ii-2004-2008/lexus-rx-2004-2008-steering-suspension/lexus-rx-phase-2-n-s-r-shock-absorber/

It seems all 2nd gen RXs share the same shock absorbers looking at the part numbers.

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16 minutes ago, BROUWERS said:

I'm looking at replacement shocks as well, but I'm leaning towards some OEM ones. Price is not too bad:

https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/parts/lexus-rx/lexus-rx-phase-ii-2004-2008/lexus-rx-2004-2008-steering-suspension/lexus-rx-phase-2-n-s-r-shock-absorber/

ah - I ended up buying direct from Lexus for a bit more on the same part - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251957259744

I had a bit of a dilemma when I saw the one you linked is about £30 less, but I did get to use some Nectar points so I spent less actual money in the end, so not worth me cancelling overall.

Surprised how much the Lexus top "support" is when compared to aftermarket (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233280316956), considering the shock absorbers seem to be reasonably competitive in price