The Toyota Landcruiser Owners Club

[hogman]

Hi all
This is a follow on of my previous post (Hight adjust light stuck on low and off button flashing  car stuck in low)
I Have taken it to a Toyota dealer today and they have told me the real os shock has gone, they want £1,000 to fit a new one and also I might have damaged the pump £3,500 are they having a laugh at my expence?
How much do shocks cost and where from? and are they easy to fit?

Any help would be aprichated.

[Google]

[Trydeep]

Hi
I had a rear shock burst last year Got a replacement from Milners for around £120.00 and my mechanic charged £80 to fit. Toyota are sticking the boot in methinks!

[Trydeep]

Also I was worried about pump damage but was informed thT the pump will cut out when shock goes thus preventing damage

[hogman]

Thanks is that close to Exeter by any chance.

[hogman]

Thanks about the pump as well.

[Trydeep]

Check out Milners 4x4 online to order shock Hopefully someone on the Forum will be able to suggest a reliable mechanic near to you I would get a second opinion ( Not Toyota) just to confirm that it is the shock If it is then a relatively easy fix and reasonably cheap.Post a help call on the Gdneral section of forum asking for recommended mechanics in your area
Good luck and keep us informed

[hogman]

Thank you Trydeep

[SteveM]

Hogman, I just bought a couple of rear shocks off www.milneroffroad.com as trydeep suggested, about £120ish like he said, they were genuine Toyota ones as well. There is generally no need to pay Toyota's exorbitant prices for anything (except maybe AHC pipes)  
I'd say £80 to get one fitted would be a bargain too.
Good luck.

[hogman]

Sorry for the late reply, a update on the problem it was the rear shocks had gone and because they were hydraulic Toyota wanted £900 to fir one, I had both done from a guy near me who used a disc cutter to cut them in half and pull them out, and supplied and fitted 2 both for £800.
All is working fine now, thanks for everyones input.
Dave