EFS Elite Front Strut, 50 mm Lift — Toyota Land Cruiser 300 without E-KDSS

Not every Land Cruiser 300 runs a winch and a full expedition fit-out. Plenty get a moderate lift, heavier tyres and a roof rack — and a vehicle like that does not need the strongest strut in the catalogue.

38-5657 is the Elite front strut for a 50 mm lift: reinforced over the factory item, rated for medium to heavy loads, and supplied with the strut top cap and a fitting kit.

Key benefits

• The strut is calculated for a 50 mm lift, so the suspension regains its working range instead of riding on the bump stop.
• The top cap and fitting kit are supplied: less labour and no reused worn parts.
• A twin-tube body of 51-60 mm holds more oil than the factory strut, so it copes better with longer rough sections.
• A 35 mm piston and 1.5 mm walls make a reinforced build for medium to heavy loads without stiffening the vehicle more than necessary.
• Low-pressure nitrogen limits oil cavitation under fast impacts.
• DMC-T valving adapts damping to the surface, so the LC300 keeps its road manners and gains assurance off-road.

What is in the box

• EFS Elite strut (1 unit)
• Strut top cap
• Fitting kit

Technical data

• Type: MacPherson front strut, EFS Elite series
• Lift: 50 mm (2")
• Dimensions: approx. 620 x 453 mm
• Twin-tube construction
• Outer body diameter: 51-60 mm
• Piston: 35 mm
• Piston rod: hardened chrome, 16 mm diameter
• Inner and outer wall thickness: 1.5 mm
• Charge: low-pressure nitrogen
• Valving: DMC-T (Dynamic Motion Control Technology)
• Warranty: 5 years, unlimited kilometres
• Weight: 5.18 kg (EFS manufacturer data)
• Packaging: 65.5 x 13 x 13 cm (EFS manufacturer data)
• Quantity: 2 per axle
• Application: Toyota Land Cruiser 300 without E-KDSS
• Part number: 38-5657
• EAN: 5905247916617

A sound choice for an LC300 on a 50 mm lift that carries family and gear but is not permanently at maximum load. If your vehicle has a full touring fit-out and heavy front equipment, compare this with the stronger XTR 37-6210 strut — both cover the same lift and the same vehicle. Before ordering, check whether yours has the E-KDSS system.

Fitting and notes

Two struts are needed for the front axle. The top cap is included, but the spring still has to be transferred under a compressor and the alignment checked afterwards. This is workshop work — at Szekla4x4 we do the fitting and the alignment together.

Why it is worth it

• A reinforced Elite build matched to a 50 mm lift, without paying for capability you will not use.
• A complete assembly with top cap and fitting kit.
• Five years of warranty with no kilometre limit.

If you do not need the strongest option, Elite is a sensible starting point for an LC300 — and we can match springs to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it fit a Land Cruiser 300 with E-KDSS?

No. The manufacturer excludes models fitted with the E-KDSS system.

How does it differ from the XTR 37-6210 strut?

Both cover the same vehicle and the same 50 mm lift, but the construction differs. Elite: 51-60 mm body, 35 mm piston, 16 mm rod, 1.5 mm walls. XTR: 64 mm body, 40 mm piston, 20 mm rod, 2 mm walls — the version for heavier duty.

What is included?

The strut, the strut top cap and a fitting kit, according to manufacturer data.

How many do I need for the front axle?

Two — EFS specifies a required quantity of 2.

What warranty applies?

Five years with no kilometre limit.