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Shock and strut interchangeability

Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by douglasjre, Oct 26, 2023.

  1. douglasjre

    douglasjre Senior Member

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    Are Prius V Shocks and struts interchangeable with the 2010 - 15 Prius?
     
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    Not based on part numbers
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    I saw the same thing. The last five digits is different, but the way I was trained is that the last five digits denotes the model of the vehicle and the first five digits simply means that it's a shock. So of course the first five digits would be the same. Just like it is for a Toyota Avalon it would have the same first five digits. But just because the last five digits is different, would that necessarily mean that it's just a different vehicle or is it truly a different part as well?
     
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    A v is heavier, taller and rated for more load. It also has standard 16” wheels instead of the hatchback’s 15”.

    Are your shocks leaking? If not I would leave them.
     
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    Got new shocks and a lift kit in a 2010 Prius. Want to put them in the 2013 Prius v. Will they bolt up?
     
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    Maybe, but the v wagon is 300 lbs heavier than the Prius hatchback.

    It'll be like always driving around with a 300 lb dude riding in your car.

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    Struts look different, reference http://www.monroe.com images for the Prius and Prius v…
     
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    Different struts and shocks for the V...make sure you double check your part numbers.
     
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    NO. I bought new struts and was shipped hatchback parts and the fit was wrong....
     
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