Harrier 240 Rear Shock

Product Description: Toyota Harrier 240 / Lexus RX300 (MCU30 / ACU30 Chassis, 2003–2012) Rear Shock Absorbers / Suspension Struts

Overview

The Rear Shock Absorber & Strut Set for the Toyota Harrier 240 / Lexus RX300 / RX330 / RX350 (ACU30 2.4L 2AZ-FE & MCU30 / GSU30 3.0L/3.5L FWD & 4WD, 2003–2012) is an OEM-spec rear suspension replacement engineered to restore executive ride comfort, stability, and vehicle height control. Designed specifically for Toyota’s mid-size luxury crossover platform, these gas-pressurized struts eliminate rear-end floating, control body roll during cornering, and absorb harsh road impacts for a smooth, refined cabin experience.

Technical Specifications & Characteristics

• Vehicle Compatibility: Toyota Harrier 240G / 300G / 350G & Lexus RX300 / RX330 / RX350 (ACU30W 2.4L, ACU35W 4WD, MCU30W 3.0L, MCU35W 4WD, GSU30W 3.5L, 2003–2012)

• Positions Available:

  • Rear Left (LH): Rear axle specific with sway bar link tab and brake hose brackets.

  • Rear Right (RH): Rear axle specific with sway bar link tab and brake hose brackets.

• Strut Design Type: MacPherson Strut Assembly with lower hub knuckle mounting bracket and top strut mount interface.

• Operating System: Twin-Tube Low-Pressure Nitrogen Gas Hydraulic Pressurized System.

• Damping Medium: Multi-grade synthetic hydraulic oil pressurized with nitrogen gas to prevent fluid cavitation, foaming, and high-temperature damping fade.

• Construction Material: High-tensile seamless steel outer cylinder housing with a hardened, micro-polished chrome piston rod and multi-lip rubber oil seal.

Key Features & Performance Benefits

1. Restored Premium Ride Quality: Smooths out harsh impacts from potholes, speed bumps, and unpaved roads to maintain the quiet, luxury cabin environment expected of the Harrier platform.

2. Eliminates Rear Body Float & Sway: Prevents tail-end swaying during high-speed highway lane changes and controls heavy body lean in sharp turns.

3. Protects Rear Tire Tread: Prevents uneven tire wear, cupping, and wheel bounce by keeping rear tires firmly in contact with the pavement.

4. Direct Factory Fitment: Features exact bolt hole geometry, brake hose mounting tabs, and sway bar link points for a seamless bolt-on installation without modifications.

Variant & Fitment Notes (Coil Spring vs. Airmatic / 2WD vs. 4WD)

Important: This product description applies to standard coil spring suspension models. Toyota Harrier 30 Series models equipped with factory electronically controlled Air Suspension (Air-S package / Airmatic) require specialized pneumatic struts.

• Rear Right (RH) OEM Reference: 48530-48040, 48530-48050, 48530-49115, 48530-80287

• Rear Left (LH) OEM Reference: 48540-48040, 48540-48050, 48540-49115, 48540-80187

• Popular Aftermarket Brands: KYB Excel-G (334398 RH / 334399 LH), Tokico, Monroe OESpectrum, Gabriel, and Febest.