How long do front Struts last?

I’m right at 101K. Seems like my original front struts are getting bouncy.
How long they supposed to last? Got factory original on back also.

 

I'm at 135k, and the front shocks are fine, but my bushings have collapsed. Rears are probably on their way out. They still work, but when theres weight in the bed, they allow more bounce than i'd like.

 

After 100k they really start getting soft in my experience.

rear typically fail before the fronts for w/e reason

 

My WAG would be "no rest, ever - tied to solid axle, so both rear shocks must react to every bump on either side".

Benefit of IFS is, amongst other things, isolated impact per-wheel.

 

Everything lasts forever if you simply refuse to check it

But honestly a pretty case specific question. 85-150k I've had them last on various vehicles. Just depends on use and abuse.

 

I replaced my OEM's at 90,000 miles or so. They were shit shot by then. Amazing difference with new ones installed, especially in the handling.

 

Not a fan of Bilsteins (AT ALL)
I found MOOG complete shock/strut for front.
Not sure if I really want to go with those All-in-one
front
strut spring combos.
Any suggestions as to get OEM ride?

 

If you really want to avoid Bilstein, some other quality shocks you could consider are OME (Old Man Emu), KYB and Eibach, swapping over the OEM coils.

 

Toyota used Bilstein for OEM, so that's what's going to give you OEM. Bilstein 4600 is basically what was installed on trucks with the premium blue/yellow Bilstein upgrade. If you want to add a little lift, from 0"-2.5", Bisltein 5100, ideally go with a lifted spring if you want some added height and use the bottom circlip on the strut to keep near-stock ride. We can help you pick based on your cab type and drivetrain if you tell us how high you want to go.

Moog is NOT the same company is used to be. They're having QC issues, there was another recall recently that hit a few members here, and on another truck forum I'm on. I used to love their stuff; can't recommend it anymore. I personally love a few different companies, Eibach is one which does make parts for our trucks.

Old Man Emu ... they under-claim how much lift you get, and that's bit some guys with AC/RC trucks here in the ass

 

Im super impressed with the ride @5N0W808's kings provide.

 

As others have mentioned, OEM ride is Bilstein. 4600 series is the equivalent. KYB made the other OEM equivalent. Prefer the Bilsteins myself. All-in-one "OEM replacements" are anything but. Cheap shocks and cheap springs that won't ride like OEM, and will likely fail sooner. Yours are probably worse than you think and have been for a long time. You don't notice how bad they are because they usually fade over time if they don't outright fail and blow their oil everywhere. I expect 60-80k miles from shocks or struts.

 

100k max. I scoured marketplace here and on Facebook Marketplace and found a set of factory take off 4600's with complete front assemblies from a guy that had just bought a 2020 and first thing he did was lift it with different shocks all around. Paid $200 for all 4. All I had to buy was new bushings for the rear shocks for about $30. Truck rides like brand new now! Was an inexpensive upgrade and I'm glad I did it. I was looking at going 6112's or King/Fox but this was much less expensive. Truck is the tow pig so this worked out great

 

100K is a lot of miles. Shocks degrade slowly if there is no catastrophic failure, do you really want shocks that are only 25% of what they used to be. Oem style shocks im replacing every 40-50k max.

the trd bilsteins are not stock 4600, they are custom valved. That said, 4600 is still a fine shock.

kyb mono max are decent, but after 10k miles on them, im finding they do not have enough rebound valving

 

My original rear shocks are still going strong at 245K. Or maybe they're just there to look pretty and the rear leafs are doing all the dampening.

The metal dust cover of one fell off when I touched it since it was just petrified rust. haha

 

336k on all original here.

Are they clapped out, yes.

 

I changed the originals out at 150k, and they looked surprisingly good imo. Bushings still good, and neither were done doing work. I will say the replacements give better ride and handling.

 

It's situational. How was the truck driven? Mostly highway? Off road? Rough roads? Slower or faster off road? Lots of variables into how long OEM struts will last. If yours are bouncy, then they probably need replacing.