What shocks for a 1994 3.0 4wd?

Hey guys!
I'm just wondering if anybody knows what shocks fit the FRONT of a 1994 3.0 diesel 4wd. I think it's a KZH106? Auto transmission.
I've been calling around but no shops can help me, and want me to pull one out so they can match it to something. The problem is, I don't have time to do that
and need to do the work in one day. I've tried giving them the codes from toyota DIY.com. No auto supply stores have a listing for the model.

Has anybody changed the front shocks and had this problem before?

Thanks!

Chris

How much research have you done to obtain the exact Toyota part number for this?

Have you talked with a Toyota dealer?

I have the part number, from toyota-diy. Nobody is accepting the part number on their system for aftermarket shocks, and toyota dont want to know about it. Any help from anyone? There must be an equivalent shock for another vehicle that fits.

I'm in Australia by the way. Toyota have no information on their system and I've been told they only can get parts for local models.

cpekel wrote:

I have the part number, from toyota-diy. Nobody is accepting the part number on their system for aftermarket shocks, and toyota dont want to know about it. Any help from anyone? There must be an equivalent shock for another vehicle that fits.

Maybe it would help if you told us the part number?

How did you manage to look it up without the exact model number of your van?
You'll need to be finding that, it should be in the van somewhere possibly on a plate under the passenger seat near the door opening.

The model is as follows: 1994 TOYOTA HIACE (KZH106W-MRPGT)

48511-29715 マーク 48511-26212 - non tems shock
48511-29725 マーク 48511-26222 - tems shock

Those numbers taken straight from toyota DIY.com.

I used the VIN number so it's correct.

The correct part number is there. Both the TEMS and standard. My van has a TEMS button on the dash, but pressing it does nothing and it doesn't light up. Assuming non-TEMS shocks will work fine and bolt up.

I've tried toyota parts but they don't want to know about it and nobody was helpful - flat out told me they don't keep records for the car. Two suspension places didn't have a listing for the car, although for some reason everyone has the KZH100 series (2wd) shocks available (aftermarket)

Anyone seen the shock out before and know what else would fit? my front left has collapsed and I really need to fix this.

Thanks heaps!

The front shocks are shared with these other models, cut and pasteaccording to toyota diy:

Model Dates: Matching Models: Model Options: Links to diagrams:
08/1993-06/1999 KZH106G-JRMET SCM, JPN, WG, SMRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 5F, 4WD, 4D, 08S, SG 48-03
08/1993-07/1996 KZH106G-JRMNT CTM, JPN, WG, SMRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 5F, 4WD, 4D, 09S, SG 48-03
08/1993-07/2004 KZH106G-JRPET SCM, JPN, WG, SMRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 4FC, 4WD, 4D, 08S, SG 48-03
08/1993-07/1996 KZH106G-JRPNT CTM, JPN, WG, SMRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 4FC, 4WD, 4D, 09S, SG 48-03
08/1993-06/1999 KZH106W-MRMGT SCMM, JPN, WG, MRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 5F, 4WD, 4D, 08S, SG 48-03
08/1993-07/2004 KZH106W-MRPGT SCMM, JPN, WG, MRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 4FC, 4WD, 4D, 08S, SG 48-03
08/1993-06/1999 KZH116G-GHMDT DX, JPN, WG, SRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 5F, 4WD, 4D, 10S, SG 48-03
08/1995-07/2004 KZH116G-GHPDT DX, JPN, WG, SRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 4FC, 4WD, 4D, 10S, SG 48-03
08/1993-06/1999 KZH126G-HHMNT GCGN, JPN, WG, HRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 5F, 4WD, 4D, 10S, SG 48-03
08/1995-07/2004 KZH138V-EFPDT DX, JPN, HRF, 1KZTE, TDE, 4FC, 4WD, V1, 1000K, 4D, 03S, SG 48-03

This is another site which has your model:
jp-carparts.com/toyota/figlist.php?maker=toyota&type=711140&cartype=143

Shocks here
jp-carparts.com/toyota/partlist.php?maker=toyota&type=711140&cartype=143&fig=4803

48511-29715 or 48511-29725 RH
48511-29715 or 48511-29725 LH

You can enquire with jp-carparts and ask them:
jp-carparts.com/oem/index.php?gid=1&maker=TOYOTA&part_number=48511-29715

Only $45 each so I'd try them first, not sure which country you live in but they may ship.

Thanks for your help! I'll give them an email.

Hi
I have the same van as you and previous owner changed the shocks for non tems, they are KYB units and ill see if i can get some numbers off them. I took 1 off last week to check condition

Out of interest, whats wrong with your old shocks?
if they are not scrap id be interested in buying them off you

cheers
Phil

Hi Chris, Late reply but this will help anyone reading this.
I have a 1995 4WD KZH106W. The Monroe shocks that fit are:
Front D5473 (Isuzu Bighorn front 92+)
Rear D4435 (Toyota Landcruiser front 84-89)

If your van is the standard ride height they'll fit. Btw: even the digital Monroe catalogue here in NZ had the wrong spec. My shock installer had to refer to old physical manuals with measurements.

I can't recommend them highly enough. Transformed the ride and the way the van reacts to speed-bumps and hitting driveways at an angle at low speeds. No more diagonal catapult effect. It's like the whole road has been topped with that firm rubber from kids playgrounds. I still have all the instant road feel but through a controlled cushion. It's almost spooky.

Interesting.

I wonder what shocks would fit the 2WD, the ride could use some modernisation.
What physical measurements did he need - just the fully in and fully out lengths and the hole sizes?

Sorry not sure which specific measurements the charts have. I presume all those measurements are applicable but the important ones I've seem on other charts are the type & size of mounting at each end and the static/resting length. That length must be important with of the way the Monroe are variably valved.
Christmas morning here. Merry Xmas.

Edit.

I've wound the torsion bars down on mine and fitted VW T4 gas filled shocks, pretty similar in design, I had to cut down the centre spacer to be flush with the shock eye and it fitted into the Hiace hub fine, then added some cut down poly bushes and job done

Sometimes these part number searches drive me crazy.  I'm finding a Toyota part number of 48511-29675.  When I pop it into ToyoDIY it tells me it will fit all Hiaces from 1989 to 2004.

But when I search by model I get a different number. 48511-29725.

I've had good luck the first way and 48511-29675 corresponds to KYB 444104.

For €26 I think I might be buying a set of these...

https://spareto.com/products/444104-shock-absorber

I need new shocks for my 1991 3L selectable 4WD has been lifted by 3". Sorry for the naive question but does that affect what shocks I need? And any suggestions for upgrading the shocks or improving the suspension - going over bumps like sleeping policemen really jars the old girl and I have to go really slow.

The lift will affect shock selection, Hiace4wd could probably advise.
Check:
https://hiace-super-custom.forumotion.com/t3403-uprated-shock-absorbers

adding more info on oem shock replacements. new price from jpcarparts.com shows usd 276.03 per unit.

KZH106W

bilstein b4

- 19-227948 front

- 19-227955 rear

bilstein b6

- 24-027267 front

- 24-027274 rear

from bilsteins linked product catalogue

https://web1.carparts-cat.com/default.aspx?34=0,100121&240=0&32=18554&230=29&1271=48&1272=a1f45dd6-b806-40df-b8d3-8c1b3938add4&10=A2FCD8724E2C4BCE8D0EB19FD466CB18018004&14=4&12=130

purchased here

https://www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk/collections/bilstein-b4

main issue: bilsteins catalogue shows the text cut short before listing the exact chassis number and only specifies the 2L engine code, but the associated image and production dates match.

Disclaimer:  I have no information to validate if the following is correct

Back in the day Hiace Southeast had a cross reference spreadsheet on their web site.  The following two shock options were referenced for the NON-2" lifted front and rear.

Front
KYB Excel 344054
KYB Gas a Just #KG5437

Rear
with leaf springs
KYB Excel 343030
KYB Gas a Just #KG4006

with coil springs
KYB Excel 343219
KYB Gas a Just #KG5517

Hello.

In addition to the quoted resources there are several others that I use a lot. Some are listed in this post:

https://hiace-super-custom.forumotion.com/t4468-part-numbers

It might help with various parts searches and I realise there’s a lot of geographic considerations, too.

I also know how much of a run around parts numbers can be. Andonic and I have been round the houses over front disks and even once you have a suitable and correct part number, parts availability and cross-referencing to non-OEM numbers can be a real challenge.

For shocks there’s also a huge complication of international shipping. Plenty of sites warn of non-availability so it generally makes sense to shop local where possible.

Also, $276 is just ridiculous. These are the perfect example of a catalogue part. Your local motor factor should have something suitable for ~£50-ish per corner and ~£100-ish if you’re going exotic.

For stock (non-lift and non Tems) there seems a lot of choice as the size and mountings are very common but there may not be a lot of availability.

For the LH119 I think the fronts are: 48511-29595 and the rears are (seemingly): 48531-80401, but I’m less certain on this.
I bought a set of these (for the front):
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/1213466

Possibly, when I next have a >£120 order (so free shipping) I may get a set of these for the rear:
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/777990 (standard)
or
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/9543796 (possibly longer)

I may not be buying the rears until I’ve got my new rear spring, which will be next year.

Just my 2p!

Cheers!

GPW wrote:

Interesting.

I wonder what shocks would fit the 2WD, the ride could use some modernisation.
What physical measurements did he need - just the fully in and fully out lengths and the hole sizes?

Hey GPW, I know it’s been a while but wondering if you found good aftermarket shocks for your 2WD. No luck from bilstein but I’m hoping monroe will be suitable. Obviously Hiace isn’t in their system and I’m not sure how to look up if it’s a parts bin share #