Here's a puzzle.
For most years, the part numbers for complete strut assemblies follow a consistent pattern. Putting aside the fact that there are always different numbers for left and right sides, they break down like so:
2003–05 front (2WD and 4WD the same)
2007–11 front (2WD and 4WD the same)
2003–05 & 2007–11 rear, 2WD
2003–05 & 2007–11 rear, 4WD
Then there's 2006. Not only does that model year have unique numbers for both front and rear, the front parts are different for 2WD and 4WD.
So what makes 2006 so special? And which parts interchange among years?
The numbers:
For most years, the part numbers for complete strut assemblies follow a consistent pattern. Putting aside the fact that there are always different numbers for left and right sides, they break down like so:
2003–05 front (2WD and 4WD the same)
2007–11 front (2WD and 4WD the same)
2003–05 & 2007–11 rear, 2WD
2003–05 & 2007–11 rear, 4WD
Then there's 2006. Not only does that model year have unique numbers for both front and rear, the front parts are different for 2WD and 4WD.
So what makes 2006 so special? And which parts interchange among years?
The numbers:
Code:
2003–05 front, 2WD & 4WD
51601-SCV-A14 (right)
51602-SCV-A14 (left)
2007–11 front, 2WD & 4WD
51601-SCV-A17 (right)
51602-SCV-A17 (left)
2003–05, 2007–11 rear, 2WD
52610-SCV-A03 (right)
52620-SCV-A03 (left)
2003–05, 2007–11 rear, 4WD
52610-SCV-A13 (right)
52620-SCV-A13 (left)
2006 front, 2WD
51601-SCV-A21 (right)
51602-SCV-A21 (left)
2006 front, 4WD
51601-SCV-A31 (right)
51602-SCV-A31 (left)
2006 rear, 2WD
52610-SCV-A21 (right)
52620-SCV-A21 (left)
2006 rear, 4WD
52610-SCV-A31 (right)
52620-SCV-A31 (left)