Prius Gen 2 year 2005 US versus European Suspension Struts

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Noel Conroy, Feb 15, 2017.

  1. Noel Conroy

    Noel Conroy Junior Member

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    Hi Folks

    I live in Ireland, my 2005 Gen 2 has 270,000 Km on the clock, I want to replace front and back suspension struts with complete, pre-assembled struts.

    My problem is that while on American websites there is no problem sourcing fully assembled struts. In the UK or Ireland (eBay - Amazon - Toyota - Monroe) pre-assembled struts are not on offer, for any car.
    Seems to be a marketing strategy.


    Anyway, my question is, would there be any difference between the US Prius and European Prius that would prevent using a US sourced strut in an European model?


    Any help appreciated.

    Noel Conroy
     
    #1 Noel Conroy, Feb 15, 2017
  2. valde3

    valde3 Senior Member

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    I think the European suspension is the same as on US Touring model. If you replace the complete struts/coilovers they fit fine.

    It’s the same marketing strategy on driveshaft’s (for any car) in US you can buy cheap axles here you can only buy separate joints.
     
    #2 valde3, Feb 15, 2017
  3. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    I suggest the OP should check part numbers at toyodiy.com comparing North American vs. UK models.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Feb 15, 2017
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