2010–2023 GX460 with rear coil springs · Last verified
What shocks should I buy to get the original ride back on a coil-spring GX460?
Diagnostic tip
If your GX460 floats, wallows or thumps over bumps, the shocks are usually worn.
Your options
$$$ budget · $$$ mid · $$$ premium
GX Field Notes pick
$$$Bilstein 4600
A factory-height shock that works with your factory springs.
Why it's the pick: I'd get it because it costs less than the Lexus part and keeps the smooth factory ride, with less float on the highway.
Good
- Keeps the smooth factory ride
- Works with your factory springs
Watch for
- The front uses your springs, so either reuse them with a spring compressor or buy the front pre-assembled with new springs
- Front
- Bilstein 24-329064
- Rear
- Bilstein 33-329093
Product links
- Bilstein 4600 set (Suspension Lifts.com)
- Bilstein 4600 assembled (listed for 2010–2018) (Suspension Lifts.com)
Option 2
$$$KYB Excel-G
The value route back to a factory-like ride.
Good
- Built to restore the original ride, not change it
- Close to the stock ride
Watch for
- Slightly firmer than a new factory shock
- Confirm fitment for your model year before ordering
- Front strut
- KYB 340125
- Rear shock
- KYB 349185
Product links
- KYB Excel-G set (Shock Surplus)
Option 3
$$$Genuine Lexus replacement
Closest to new.
Good
- Exact factory ride and handling
Watch for
- Highest price
- The factory float on the highway comes back too
Option 4
$$$Bilstein 5100
Built for lifted trucks. Some owners run it at stock height for a firmer ride.
Good
- Firmer, more controlled ride than stock
- Height-adjustable front if you decide to lift later
Watch for
- Even Bilstein says to choose the 4600 for non-lifted trucks. The 5100 is made for lifted applications
- At stock height the front needs new springs. The 5100 is longer than stock, so factory springs barely compress on its lowest setting
- Firmer. Small bumps come through more than stock
- Front (height adjustable)
- Bilstein 24-328258
- Rear
- Bilstein 33-313146
Product links
- Bilstein 5100 set (Exit Offroad)
Community-sourced information
- Owner reports on Excel-G firmness (ClubLexus)
- KYB's aim for Excel-G is the original ride (ShockWarehouse)
- Bilstein 4600 part numbers for the GX460 (Headstrong Offroad)
- Bilstein recommends the 4600 for stock-height trucks; the 5100 is for lifted (Bilstein)
- Why factory front springs don't work with a 5100 at stock height (ClubLexus)
- Owner impressions of 5100 ride quality (IH8MUD)