Toyota C-HR Rear Shock Absorber: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Genuinely worth knowing: hybrid and non-hybrid versions sometimes share the same rear shock, and sometimes don't — Toyota's own parts catalogue isn't fully consistent across generations.

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Confirmed: Left and Right Are Genuinely Separate Parts

Genuinely worth knowing: Toyota's own parts catalogue lists left and right rear shock absorbers as distinct, non-interchangeable references — not a single part fitted to either side. Where AWD is offered on this model, AWD and front-wheel-drive versions also use different rear shocks, reflecting the different rear subframe and driveline layout.

Genuinely worth checking on hybrid models: some rear shock references are shared across hybrid and non-hybrid versions of the same generation, while others are hybrid-specific — confirm via VIN rather than assuming either way.

Toyota C-HR Rear Shock Absorber: The Part That Takes Every Bump Before You Feel It

The Toyota C-HR's front end tends to dominate suspension conversations since it steers the car, but rear shock wear happens at a comparable rate — just with subtler warning signs that often get blamed on road noise until they're too obvious to ignore.

Before you buy: hybrid vs non-hybrid, AWD where offered, and left/right side all potentially affect fitment. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Toyota C-HR Rear Shock Absorber: Watch: Replacing It

🎬 Watch: Replacing rear shock absorbers of a Toyota Corolla

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This video shows a closely related car on the same platform, so the fixings can differ slightly on yours.

Toyota C-HR Rear Shock Absorber reference plate

OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear shock absorbers (aftermarket) Monroe G1386 / Sachs 560611

Accuracy note: Covers the Toyota C-HR (2016-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Rear shock absorbers are replaced as a pair across the axle, because a new damper beside a worn one leaves the car feeling uneven. The right one depends on the engine, the suspension type (standard, sport or heavy-duty, and electronic damping on some models) and sometimes the body style. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with the fitment details the catalogue gives; carmakers rarely publish the genuine number against these, so match a genuine damper against your VIN if you want a guaranteed fit. genuinely worth knowing: Toyota's own parts catalogue sometimes distinguishes rear shocks by build location (Japan-built vs local-built) in addition to hybrid/drivetrain status — an extra variable worth checking against your specific VIN.

Rear shock absorbers (aftermarket)	Monroe G1386 (gas, telescopic); Sachs 560611 (gas, telescopic, to 09/2019); Bilstein 19-315621 (gas, strut)
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine damper varies by engine, suspension type and body style, so order it against your VIN
Non-hybrid, right	Genuinely a different part number from the left-side shock, and potentially from the hybrid version below — confirm side and powertrain before ordering
Non-hybrid, left	A genuinely different reference from the right-side shock above
Hybrid, where distinct from non-hybrid	Confirm via VIN — some generations share references between hybrid and non-hybrid, others use a hybrid-specific part

One-sided replacement can leave mismatched damping across the Toyota C-HR's axle, which is why doing shock absorbers in pairs is the more consistent choice, even with just one visibly failed.

Toyota C-HR Rear Shock Absorber: What It Does

On the Toyota C-HR, how quickly the rear suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps comes down to the shock absorber, a separate function from the coil spring. Wear here shows up as excessive bounce that doesn't settle quickly after a bump.

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Toyota C-HR Rear Shock Absorber: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Shock Absorber Guide for symptoms of a worn shock, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

More Toyota Rear Shock Absorber

The same part, covered across other Toyota models.