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Rear Shock Absorber Pair Set for Toyota Yaris, Prius C and Scion xD

Rear shocks fade slowly, so most drivers blame the road before they blame the parts. Extra bounce after a speed bump, a loose feel in corners, tires that wear in cups — all of it points at tired dampers. If you drive one of three small Toyota-family cars, this two-piece rear set replaces both sides at once with matched dampers.

The Shock Rear Driver Passenger Pair Set 2pc For Toyota Yaris Prius Scion xD covers the 2006-2014 Yaris, the 2012-2019 Prius C and the 2008-2010 Scion xD. Driver side and passenger side ship together, so the damping on both rear wheels starts fresh on the same day.

Will This Set Fit Your Car?

Check your model year against this list. All engine types within these ranges are covered:

• 2006-2014 Toyota Yaris — every engine type sold in this run
• 2012-2019 Toyota Prius C — every engine type, hybrid drivetrain included
• 2008-2010 Scion xD — every engine type

One set, three platforms. That matters if you own more than one of these cars, or if you maintain a small household fleet — the same kit covers the whole driveway. The mounting points are precision-engineered to bolt into the factory locations with no modification.

Specifications at a Glance

For current stock, shipping options and warranty terms, check the product page before you order.

Why Replace Rear Shocks in Pairs?

A shock is a wear part, and both rear shocks on your car have covered the same miles over the same roads. Swap only one and the fresh damper fights the worn one on every bump. Buying the pair solves that:

• Both driver and passenger side included — no mismatched damping
• Consistent handling characteristics across the rear axle
• Simplified installation — one job, one parts order
• Cost-effective versus buying single units twice

Balanced damping also protects the parts around the shocks. Uneven wear at one corner loads bushings, mounts and tires unevenly, and those parts cost more to fix than the pair set you skipped.

What You Feel After the Swap

Safety Gains

New dampers keep the tire patch planted on the road, and that one change shows up everywhere:

• Braking: reduced stopping distance because tires stay in contact with the surface
• Cornering: minimized body roll when you turn in
• Traction: consistent wheel contact for better grip in varied conditions
• Comfort: less vibration, less driver fatigue on longer runs

What Each Model Gets

• Toyota Yaris: the compact-car agility returns — quick, responsive handling without the bounce
• Toyota Prius C: ride comfort improves while the hybrid efficiency you bought the car for stays untouched
• Scion xD: the sporty driving character stays sharp, with better stability

OEM Shocks vs. This Pair Set

Quality replacement shocks clearly have demand in this segment. Industry data from Walmart and Amazon shows the comparable Gabriel 70055 Ultra rear shock absorber rated between 3.7 and 4.8 stars — strong market acceptance for exactly this kind of part on these vehicles.

Installation in Six Steps

Comfortable with a jack and a wrench? This is a straightforward rear-suspension job:

1. Safety first. Lift the vehicle and support it securely on proper jack stands.
2. Remove the rear wheels to access the shock absorbers.
3. Detach the old shocks — unscrew the bolts at the top and bottom mounts.
4. Install the new units from the pair set using the provided hardware.
5. Torque every bolt to the manufacturer's specifications.
6. Reinstall the wheels and perform a careful test drive.

Keep the New Shocks Healthy

• Inspect every 12,000 miles or annually, whichever comes first
• Check for fluid leaks, physical damage or excessive bounce
• Replace in pairs whenever one side gives out
• Consider a professional alignment after installation

As a rule of thumb, most manufacturers call for shock replacement every 50,000-100,000 miles. Heavy loads and rough roads pull that number down, so let your inspection results guide you.

More Parts Yaris, Prius C and xD Owners Order

Electrical: 5-Pin Relay 90987-04010

Suspension work is a good moment to sort small electrical faults too. The 1PC 5-PIN Relay 90987-04010 For Toyota Land Cruiser Prius Yaris Lexus GX470 covers several Toyota and Lexus applications, including the Yaris and Prius — a weak relay typically shows up as clicking sounds, dead circuits or intermittent starting.

Ignition: ECCPP Coil Set for 1.5L Engines

These platforms share small-displacement four-cylinders, so ignition parts overlap across models. The ECCPP 4-pack ignition coil set fits the 1.5L L4 in the Scion xA, xB, Toyota Echo, Prius and Yaris — a complete set in one order for engines reaching that mileage.

The Full Suspension Catalog

Shocks are one piece of the ride-quality puzzle. Bushings, ball joints and steering components all live in the Steering & Suspension collection, so you can bundle the entire job into one shipment.

Prius C Owners: Read This Next

Pair fresh shocks with fresh plugs and a Prius C drives closer to delivery-day form. Our buying guide covers the plug choice in detail: Why Choose Denso Iridium Spark Plugs for Your Prius C? A Complete Buying Guide.

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