KYB Shock models for the 1984 Dolphin?

[Todd SD]

Hello all, I've tried finding the right shocks for my Dolphin and I'm still not sure of exactly what the right models are. Can anyone recommend the correct KYB shocks I should get for my 1984 Dolphin? Thank you so much.

[linda s]

For some reason Shock Warehouse doesn't list the KYB shocks for an 84 but they do list them for an 86. The Bilstein shocks for an 86 are exactly the same part numbers as the 84 so I'm betting the KYB ones for an 86 will fit an 84. I mean how could the Bilsteins fit both but not the KYB. So here are the numbers for the KYB

front  KG5458

rear  KG5438

If someone knows more about this please correct me

Linda S

 

[WME]

Your logic is valid but the OP should check the Toyota build date on his chassis. 83 and 84 was change over year. So if he has a split year model could be out of luck.

[Derek up North]

Check the existing shocks for a part number?

[Todd SD]

Thank you so much for these great tips. Derek you're right I need to get dirty and have a look at some model numbers down there. I've already replaced them once a long time ago.