2012 Scion tC Shocks and Struts

Keep Your 2012 Scion tC in Top Shape with Quality Shocks and Struts

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Shocks and Strut, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 2012 Scion tC looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Front Shock and Struts, Rear Shock and Struts, and Strut Mounts. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Top-Rated Shocks and Struts from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Shocks and Strut? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Monroe, KYB, and Rare. For example, Monroe Shocks and Struts start at just $108.99 with an average 4.4 star rating. KYB and Rare offer similar pricing and quality, backed by strong customer feedback. With over 227 reviews and a solid 5 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Scion tC owners approve.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Shocks and Strut, don’t forget to check out other key components like Air Suspension and Kits and Coil and Leaf Springs. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2012 Scion tC in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2012 Scion tC Shocks and Struts

KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.349210)

Gas Shock

from

$99.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Performance Vehicles
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Scion Tc
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
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Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber (Part No.5684)

OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber

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$128.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
  • Premium – Limited Warranty
  • For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Limited Warranty
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Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S15801)

Complete Strut Assem

from

$84.99
Complete Strut Assem

Monroe – Quick-Strut Suspension Strut and Coil Spring Assembly (Part No.272400L)

Quick-Strut Suspension Strut and Coil Spring Assembly

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$104.99
Featuring a vehicle-specific design, Monroe Quick-Strut strut assemblies are fit checked, ride tested and engineered to restore factory ride height and ride performance. An all-in-one solution, the Monroe Quick-Strut strut assembly simplifies the installation process by including all the required components in a single unit. With a heritage of delivering leading-edge products for over 100 years, you can count on Monroe for your next repair.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • RESTORES RIDE HEIGHT – Precisely calibrated to meet the OE design, each application-specific coil spring type is engineered to restore ride height and support the vehicle’s weight
  • VEHICLE-SPECIFIC DESIGN – Application-specific coil spring, mount and strut designs ensure optimized ride and handling experience unique to each vehicle profile
  • OE QUALITY – Preassembled upper strut mount, coil spring, and strut feature an OE-style design for seamless fit, form, and function
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL – Reduces body sway, vibration and road harshness before it reaches the passenger cabin for improved vehicle handling
  • IMPROVES STEERING – Premium upper strut mount helps ensure smooth, “like-new” steering precision and prevents noise, vibration, harshness and memory steer
  • RUST RESISTANCE – Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference Guarantee
See More

Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.28-710374)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

from

$146.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
  • Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
  • Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
  • OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
  • Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
  • Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod
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Suncore – Gas Shock (Part No.12S259050)

Gas Shock

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$44.99
Gas Shock

Monroe – Quick-Strut Suspension Strut and Coil Spring Assembly (Part No.272400R)

Quick-Strut Suspension Strut and Coil Spring Assembly

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$105.16
Featuring a vehicle-specific design, Monroe Quick-Strut strut assemblies are fit checked, ride tested and engineered to restore factory ride height and ride performance. An all-in-one solution, the Monroe Quick-Strut strut assembly simplifies the installation process by including all the required components in a single unit. With a heritage of delivering leading-edge products for over 100 years, you can count on Monroe for your next repair.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • RESTORES RIDE HEIGHT – Precisely calibrated to meet the OE design, each application-specific coil spring type is engineered to restore ride height and support the vehicle’s weight
  • VEHICLE-SPECIFIC DESIGN – Application-specific coil spring, mount and strut designs ensure optimized ride and handling experience unique to each vehicle profile
  • OE QUALITY – Preassembled upper strut mount, coil spring, and strut feature an OE-style design for seamless fit, form, and function
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL – Reduces body sway, vibration and road harshness before it reaches the passenger cabin for improved vehicle handling
  • IMPROVES STEERING – Premium upper strut mount helps ensure smooth, “like-new” steering precision and prevents noise, vibration, harshness and memory steer
  • RUST RESISTANCE – Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference Guarantee
See More

Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Strut (Part No.72400)

OESpectrum Suspension Strut

from

$89.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE – Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
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Monroe – Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount (Part No.906987)

Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount

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$108.99
Every new strut deserves a Monroe Strut-Mate Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:
  • PERFECT PAIRING – Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION – Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
  • REPLACES OE – Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
  • RIGOROUS TESTING – Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily
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Rare Parts – STRUT MOUNT (Part No.RP53638)

STRUT MOUNT

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$81.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE requirements
  • Helps restore vehicle ride.
  • Reduces tire wear
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Rare Parts – Strut Mount (Part No.RP53939)

Strut Mount

from

$179.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE requirements
  • Helps restore vehicle ride.
  • Reduces tire wear
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Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S11801)

Complete Strut Assem

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$114.99
Complete Strut Assem

Suncore – Quick Strut Kit (Part No.2-55S11801-001)

Quick Strut Kit

from

$219.99
Quick Strut Kit

Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-920163)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

from

$228.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Nuts and Bolt: SAE Standard Grade
  • Bump Stop: Developed from urethane rubber for extended life. Absorbs road impact and prevents other component damage for smoother drive. ( Where applicable)
  • Coil Spring: Manufactured with high quality grade carbon steel, heat treated, stress relieved, fully cycled and salt-spray tested for a professional performance.
  • Spring Isolator: Prevents metal to metal contact and acts to help prevent noise between the spring and spring seat. ( Where applicable)
  • Outer Tube: Long-lasting corrosion and rust protection.
  • Piston Rod: Well-finished chromed piston rod ensures proper seal lubrication, consistent wear surface, and inhibits corrosion. The resistance is superior to commercial standards and quality meets OE requirements.
  • Top Mount: Premium Quality rubber-steel assembly, fully tested for long durability.
  • Bearing: OEM Quality bearing, designed with low starting torque to ensure smooth steering, tested under extreme load conditions to ensure optimal performance and long life. ( Where applicable)
  • Oil Seal: Premium Double- Lip NOK seal, fabricated with high quality rubber.
  • Overall Features & Benefits: Pre-assembled strut saves time and money on installation. Application tuned technology for smoother, safer and more stable ride. No special equipment or special parts needed for installation.
See More

KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.335081)

Gas Strut

from

$153.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Cars
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Toyota Or Scion
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb112
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KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.335080)

Gas Strut

from

$137.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Cars
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Toyota Or Scion
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb112
See More

Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.172682)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

from

$331.99
Featuring a vehicle-specific design, Monroe® Quick-Strut® strut assemblies are fit checked, ride tested and engineered to restore factory ride height and ride performance. Assembled in Paragould, AR, they include all required components in a single unit.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR — Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • RESTORES RIDE HEIGHT — Precisely calibrated to meet the OE design, each application-specific coil spring type is engineered to restore ride height and support the vehicle’s weight
  • VEHICLE-SPECIFIC DESIGN — Application-specific coil spring, mount and strut designs ensure optimized ride and handling experience unique to each vehicle profile
  • OE QUALITY — Preassembled upper strut mount, coil spring, and strut feature an OE-style design for seamless fit, form, and function
  • MADE TO LAST — Manufactured with high-quality steel, featuring a superior tube and weld design to deliver structural integrity and durability
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL — Reduces body sway, vibration and road harshness before it reaches the passenger cabin for improved vehicle handling
  • IMPROVES STEERING — Premium upper strut mount helps ensure smooth, “like-new” steering precision and prevents noise, vibration, harshness and memory steer
  • RUST RESISTANCE — Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
  • ASSEMBLED IN THE USA – This Quick-Strut assembly is assembled with pride in Paragould, Arkansas from domestic and imported components
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE — Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference Guarantee. Visit Monroe.com for details.
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Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-920034)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

from

$212.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Nuts and Bolt: SAE Standard Grade
  • Bump Stop: Developed from urethane rubber for extended life. Absorbs road impact and prevents other component damage for smoother drive. ( Where applicable)
  • Coil Spring: Manufactured with high quality grade carbon steel, heat treated, stress relieved, fully cycled and salt-spray tested for a professional performance.
  • Spring Isolator: Prevents metal to metal contact and acts to help prevent noise between the spring and spring seat. ( Where applicable)
  • Outer Tube: Long-lasting corrosion and rust protection.
  • Piston Rod: Well-finished chromed piston rod ensures proper seal lubrication, consistent wear surface, and inhibits corrosion. The resistance is superior to commercial standards and quality meets OE requirements.
  • Top Mount: Premium Quality rubber-steel assembly, fully tested for long durability.
  • Bearing: OEM Quality bearing, designed with low starting torque to ensure smooth steering, tested under extreme load conditions to ensure optimal performance and long life. ( Where applicable)
  • Oil Seal: Premium Double- Lip NOK seal, fabricated with high quality rubber.
  • Overall Features & Benefits: Pre-assembled strut saves time and money on installation. Application tuned technology for smoother, safer and more stable ride. No special equipment or special parts needed for installation.
See More

Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-814989)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

from

$176.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
  • Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
  • Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
  • OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
  • Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
  • Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod
See More

Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S11802)

Complete Strut Assem

from

$114.99
Complete Strut Assem

Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-814990)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

from

$176.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
  • Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
  • Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
  • OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
  • Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
  • Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod
See More

Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Strut (Part No.72391)

OESpectrum Suspension Strut

from

$118.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE – Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
See More

Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Strut (Part No.72390)

OESpectrum Suspension Strut

from

$77.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE – Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
See More

Most Popular Front Shock and Struts for 2012 Scion tCs

Enhance your 2012 Scion tC with one of the 6 Front Shock and Struts we have in stock, starting at just $137.99.

KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.335081)

Gas Strut

from

$153.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Cars
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Toyota Or Scion
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb112
See More

KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.335080)

Gas Strut

from

$137.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Cars
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Toyota Or Scion
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb112
See More

Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.172682)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

from

$331.99
Featuring a vehicle-specific design, Monroe® Quick-Strut® strut assemblies are fit checked, ride tested and engineered to restore factory ride height and ride performance. Assembled in Paragould, AR, they include all required components in a single unit.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR — Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • RESTORES RIDE HEIGHT — Precisely calibrated to meet the OE design, each application-specific coil spring type is engineered to restore ride height and support the vehicle’s weight
  • VEHICLE-SPECIFIC DESIGN — Application-specific coil spring, mount and strut designs ensure optimized ride and handling experience unique to each vehicle profile
  • OE QUALITY — Preassembled upper strut mount, coil spring, and strut feature an OE-style design for seamless fit, form, and function
  • MADE TO LAST — Manufactured with high-quality steel, featuring a superior tube and weld design to deliver structural integrity and durability
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL — Reduces body sway, vibration and road harshness before it reaches the passenger cabin for improved vehicle handling
  • IMPROVES STEERING — Premium upper strut mount helps ensure smooth, “like-new” steering precision and prevents noise, vibration, harshness and memory steer
  • RUST RESISTANCE — Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
  • ASSEMBLED IN THE USA – This Quick-Strut assembly is assembled with pride in Paragould, Arkansas from domestic and imported components
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE — Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference Guarantee. Visit Monroe.com for details.
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KYB – Complete Corner Unit Assembly -Strut, Mount and Spring (Part No.SR4520)

Complete Corner Unit Assembly -Strut, Mount and Spring

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$242.99
A strut assembly handles vehicle weight, determines ride height, acts as the steering pivot, controls vehicle stability and can affect a vehicles electronic crash avoidance systems. As an original equipment supplier, KYB understands how your vehicle should ride, handle and perform. The KYB Strut-Plus is engineered to help restore the handling and control capabilities of your vehicle. We start with an Original Equipment (OE) Restoring KYB Strut. High carbon steel coil springs are developed considering vehicle attributes and corners weights to help make sure the ride height is restored within OE specifications.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Vehicles
  • Designed For Proper Ride Height And Original Handling Capabilities On The Scion Tc And Toyota Prius V
  • Includes A KYB Excel-G Strut, A Stronger Steel Outer Shell And KYB’S Application Specific Precision Designed Damping Valves
  • Winner Of 2018 Best Overall Import Aftermarket Product
  • Exact Fitment Engineered And Pre-Assembled For Professional Results
  • Features An Application Engineered KYB Spring Designed To Match The Strut, Maintain Proper Ride Height Longer And Control Weight Without Sacrificing Vehicle Ride Quality
  • Left And Right Part Numbers With Side-Specific Design And Components, As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended
  • Engineered To Help Vehicles With Electronic Safety Systems (Esc, Abs, Etc.)
  • Winner Of 2018 Best Overall Import Aftermarket Product
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Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-920163)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

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$228.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Nuts and Bolt: SAE Standard Grade
  • Bump Stop: Developed from urethane rubber for extended life. Absorbs road impact and prevents other component damage for smoother drive. ( Where applicable)
  • Coil Spring: Manufactured with high quality grade carbon steel, heat treated, stress relieved, fully cycled and salt-spray tested for a professional performance.
  • Spring Isolator: Prevents metal to metal contact and acts to help prevent noise between the spring and spring seat. ( Where applicable)
  • Outer Tube: Long-lasting corrosion and rust protection.
  • Piston Rod: Well-finished chromed piston rod ensures proper seal lubrication, consistent wear surface, and inhibits corrosion. The resistance is superior to commercial standards and quality meets OE requirements.
  • Top Mount: Premium Quality rubber-steel assembly, fully tested for long durability.
  • Bearing: OEM Quality bearing, designed with low starting torque to ensure smooth steering, tested under extreme load conditions to ensure optimal performance and long life. ( Where applicable)
  • Oil Seal: Premium Double- Lip NOK seal, fabricated with high quality rubber.
  • Overall Features & Benefits: Pre-assembled strut saves time and money on installation. Application tuned technology for smoother, safer and more stable ride. No special equipment or special parts needed for installation.
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Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-920034)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

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$212.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Nuts and Bolt: SAE Standard Grade
  • Bump Stop: Developed from urethane rubber for extended life. Absorbs road impact and prevents other component damage for smoother drive. ( Where applicable)
  • Coil Spring: Manufactured with high quality grade carbon steel, heat treated, stress relieved, fully cycled and salt-spray tested for a professional performance.
  • Spring Isolator: Prevents metal to metal contact and acts to help prevent noise between the spring and spring seat. ( Where applicable)
  • Outer Tube: Long-lasting corrosion and rust protection.
  • Piston Rod: Well-finished chromed piston rod ensures proper seal lubrication, consistent wear surface, and inhibits corrosion. The resistance is superior to commercial standards and quality meets OE requirements.
  • Top Mount: Premium Quality rubber-steel assembly, fully tested for long durability.
  • Bearing: OEM Quality bearing, designed with low starting torque to ensure smooth steering, tested under extreme load conditions to ensure optimal performance and long life. ( Where applicable)
  • Oil Seal: Premium Double- Lip NOK seal, fabricated with high quality rubber.
  • Overall Features & Benefits: Pre-assembled strut saves time and money on installation. Application tuned technology for smoother, safer and more stable ride. No special equipment or special parts needed for installation.
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Best-Selling 2012 Scion tC Rear Shock and Struts

Upgrade your tC with one of our 3 best-selling Rear Shock and Struts.

Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber (Part No.5684)

OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber

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$128.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
  • Premium – Limited Warranty
  • For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Limited Warranty
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.349210)

Gas Shock

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$99.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Performance Vehicles
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Scion Tc
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
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Suncore – Gas Shock (Part No.12S259050)

Gas Shock

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$44.99
Gas Shock

Top-Quality Strut Mounts for 2012 Scion tCs

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Strut Mount for Scion tCs and enjoy top-notch performance from $108.99.

Monroe – Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount (Part No.906987)

Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount

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$108.99
Every new strut deserves a Monroe Strut-Mate Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:
  • PERFECT PAIRING – Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION – Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
  • REPLACES OE – Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
  • RIGOROUS TESTING – Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily
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Rare Parts – Strut Mount (Part No.RP53939)

Strut Mount

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$179.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE requirements
  • Helps restore vehicle ride.
  • Reduces tire wear
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Top-Rated Shocks and Strut Brands For Your 2012 Scion tC

When it comes to finding the perfect Shocks and Strut for your 2012 Scion tC, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 5 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Shocks and Strut brands including Monroe, KYB, and Rare, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.4 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $108.99. Purchasing a Shocks and Strut from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 2012 Scion tC, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Monroe 2012 Scion tC Shocks and Struts

If you’re looking for a top-quality Shocks and Strut for your 2012 Scion tC, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Monroe Shocks and Struts. We have 1 Monroe Shocks and Struts in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $108.99, you’ll find the perfect Shocks and Strut for your needs and budget. Monroe Shocks and Struts for the 2012 Scion tC come highly rated, with over 1 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars. Choosing a Monroe Shocks and Strut from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount
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Top-Quality KYB 2012 Scion tC Shocks and Struts

For those in search of a high-quality Shocks and Strut for their 2012 Scion tC, Advance Auto Parts offers a great selection of KYB Shocks and Struts. With 1 KYB Shocks and Struts in stock, you can trust you’re getting top-tier parts designed for durability and a perfect fit. Prices for these Shocks and Struts start at just $153.99, giving you a range of options to suit your budget. Backed by over 221 customer ratings and an average rating of 4.4 stars, KYB Shocks and Struts provide both reliability and excellent performance. Choosing a KYB Shocks and Strut from Advance Auto Parts is a smart investment in your vehicle’s performance and longevity.
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FAQs for 2012 Scion tC Shocks and Struts

What are the best-selling Shocks and Struts for 2012 Scion tCs?

Out of 11 Shocks and Struts that fit 2012 Scion tCs, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2012 Scion tC Shocks and Struts?

The prices of Shocks and Struts for the 2012 Scion tC range from $44.99 up to $331.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Shocks and Strut for a 2012 Scion tC?

The average price for Shocks and Struts for the 2012 Scion tC is $170.17. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Shocks and Strut category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Shocks and Struts for other Scion tC model years?

Yes, we carry Shocks and Struts for 10 model years of Scion tCs between 2005 and 2016. The following model years are the most popular for Shocks and Strut purchases: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007.

What are the cheapest Shocks and Struts for my 2012 Scion tC?

The cheapest 2012 Scion tC Shocks and Struts we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Shocks and Struts for any other 2012 Scion models?

Yes. We stock Shocks and Struts for 2 other popular 2012 Scion models. Some of the most popular are 2012 xB Shocks and Struts, 2012 xD Shocks and Struts, and 2012 iQ Shocks and Struts.

What are the top-rated Shocks and Struts that fit the 2012 Scion tC?

Based on 227 reviews by customers, our 2012 Scion tC Shocks and Struts have an average customer rating of 5 stars. These are the highest-rated categories of Shocks and Struts for the 2012 Scion tC and their top-rated products:

What types of Shocks and Struts do you sell for my 2012 Scion tC?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Shocks and Struts for a 2012 Scion tC:

Can I get help with 2012 Scion tC Shocks and Strut orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Scion Shocks and Struts and more.

What is your return policy for Scion tC Shocks and Struts?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Scion tC Shocks and Struts and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.