Hello everyone, I was underneath my Prius working on the exhaust when I noticed this broken part. It is located in the rear next to the left side tire. It seems to be able to move up and down freely ( or at least now that it's broken, it does ) I do not know what it is, so I'm looking to see if someone can identify it. It Tell me what it is, what it does so that I can replace it. Mystery part by silentraven37 posted Apr 4, 2023 at 9:49 AM
Looks like what's left of sway bar end links or end links. Available replaceable by the looks of your car they'll be a bear to get out you'll need an impact and possibly heat Good luck
That's the suspension height sensor. In your Prius, it's used to keep the headlights properly aimed, say if you're carrying a heavy load in back that points the nose of the car up. 2008 Toyota Prius Suspension Ride Height Sensor (Left, Rear). Electrical, USA - 8940847010 - Genuine Toyota Part The sensor is kind of expensive, but sometimes the sensor might be ok and only need replacement of that broken dogbone link. There are threads here where people have replicated that with hardware-store stuff.
Late in the day for that one, but it’s good to periodically unbolt at the axle-connected end, and work the linkage back and forth, redistribute the grease. Put a drop of oil on the bolts before reinstalling.
These are relatively cheap at a salvage yard. I have a handful in the garage. They're on every Gen 2 that has OEM fog lights/HID headlights. Any gen 2 with standard halogen headlights does NOT have this sensor.
Can also buy the dogbone and sensor on Aliexpress for $20 https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-89408%2525252d47010.html?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20230404110938&origin=y&SearchText=89408-47010&spm=a2g0o.detail.1000002.0
