FCS 342481 Shock Absorber - Rear

Rear Suspension Shock Absorber for Toyota and Lexus

The FCS 342481 is a rear suspension shock absorber built for select Toyota RAV4 and Lexus NX applications. It is specified with a compressed length of 10.75 inches, an extended length of 16.34 inches, and a stroke length of 5.59 inches for the listed rear fitments.

Key Features

• Rear suspension shock absorber for listed Toyota and Lexus vehicles
• Compressed length: 10.75 in.
• Extended length: 16.34 in.
• Stroke length: 5.59 in.
• FCS part number 342481
• Fits rear suspension applications only

Fitment Details

• Fits 2006-2018 Toyota RAV4, rear.
• Fits 2015-2021 Lexus NX300h, rear.
• Fits 2015-2017 Lexus NX200t, rear. Not suitable for vehicles with electronic adjustable suspension.
• Fits 2018-2021 Lexus NX300, rear. Exc. Electronic Suspension.

FCS 342481 is a direct-fit rear shock absorber for drivers servicing a Toyota RAV4 rear suspension or a Lexus NX rear suspension with the listed exclusions. The dimensional specs help confirm application match during replacement, especially when comparing compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the original unit. This part number, 342481, is used across multiple rear applications in the 2006-2021 model years shown above.

Common Repair Uses

• Restoring rear damping after shock wear
• Addressing excessive bouncing over bumps
• Reducing rear-end instability during braking
• Replacing a leaking or noisy rear shock absorber
• Correcting uneven rear ride control on listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment by year, model, and suspension equipment before installation. This shock absorber does not apply to Lexus NX vehicles with electronic adjustable suspension, and NX300 listings exclude electronic suspension. Compare the original shock’s compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to confirm the replacement matches the vehicle configuration. Professional installation and a post-repair alignment check are recommended whenever rear suspension components are replaced.

Quality Assurance

FCS manufactures suspension replacement parts for OE-style service applications. Part number 342481 is built to match the listed rear fitments for Toyota RAV4 and Lexus NX models.