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KYB Shock Absorber GX470
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KYB Shock Absorber GX470
I just bought the rear shock absorber thru eBay from buyautoparts. The shock I'm received is KYB brand. Is it Genuine Toyota parts as they claimed? I might loose 15% restocking fee plus shipping if I return for refund. I would greatly appreciate your inputs. Thanks.
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I do believe KYB is the OEM manufacturer. While searching the forum for info on the front stabalizer link assembly I ran across several threads on the other model's forums stating that they were the OEM manufacturer.
Do a quick search across all boards on CL and you should find plenty of info on KYB
Do a quick search across all boards on CL and you should find plenty of info on KYB
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My original shocks have KYB stamp on them. Looks like your shocks came with the right electrical connection so it's OEM. There are no aftermarket direct replacement for GX470 which works with damping control.
I replaced mine but with aftermarket Fox shocks. I obviously lost my damping control.
I replaced mine but with aftermarket Fox shocks. I obviously lost my damping control.
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Link to buy the parts from Sewell http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...X470-2004.html
They run 652.68 per side with CL discount.
eBay link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-BRAND-NEW-GENUINE-OEM-COMPLETE-REAR-SUSPENSION-SHOCK-ABSORBER-LEXUS-GX470-/300695496786?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus&hash=item4602d92852&vxp=mtr= 1394.95 for both
The ebay listing doesn't specify the manufacturer and they are more expensive than the Sewell parts... which are definitely OEM.
Last edited by bauer26; May 4, 2013 at 09:06 AM. Reason: Too add ebay link
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The shock in the picture above is an OEM shock for your Lexus. KYB makes the shocks for Lexus/Toyota.
Like NR04 says it has the OEM connection for the electronic dampening aftermarket shocks would NOT have this connection.
You have the right part.
As for the more expensive part......Sewell is NOT usually cheaper even with the CL discount.
If you look at the history for the sales you can see that BuyAutoParts is much cheaper historically.
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=300695496786
Looks like our OP paid $799 for the pair? Which is a smoking deal for OEM parts compared to Sewell
Like NR04 says it has the OEM connection for the electronic dampening aftermarket shocks would NOT have this connection.
You have the right part.
As for the more expensive part......Sewell is NOT usually cheaper even with the CL discount.
If you look at the history for the sales you can see that BuyAutoParts is much cheaper historically.
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=300695496786
Looks like our OP paid $799 for the pair? Which is a smoking deal for OEM parts compared to Sewell
Last edited by Conor; May 7, 2013 at 03:31 PM.
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Driver
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Texas
The shock in the picture above is an OEM shock for your Lexus. KYB makes the shocks for Lexus/Toyota.
Like NR04 says it has the OEM connection for the electronic dampening aftermarket shocks would NOT have this connection.
You have the right part.
As for the more expensive part......Sewell is NOT usually cheaper even with the CL discount.
If you look at the history for the sales you can see that BuyAutoParts is much cheaper historically.
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=300695496786
Looks like our OP paid $799 for the pair? Which is a smoking deal for OEM parts compared to Sewell
Like NR04 says it has the OEM connection for the electronic dampening aftermarket shocks would NOT have this connection.
You have the right part.
As for the more expensive part......Sewell is NOT usually cheaper even with the CL discount.
If you look at the history for the sales you can see that BuyAutoParts is much cheaper historically.
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=300695496786
Looks like our OP paid $799 for the pair? Which is a smoking deal for OEM parts compared to Sewell
That being said, I mentioned that there is no brand information and all a buyer on that ebay page has to go from is a STOCK photo. I've been burned once before on eBay when relying solely on a STOCK photo so I tend to be wary of such especially when no brand information is mentioned in the description.
Just my .02
Last edited by bauer26; May 7, 2013 at 06:10 PM.
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Yes they raise the price when they either sell a set or get asked enough about the item. Seen this many times as it's been on my wish list in ebay for about 6 months. It will go back down after about a month.
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I purchased all 4 shocks from 'www.carpartswarehouse.com' for $1234.49 back in March of this year.
Their price is now $1480 for all 4 shocks(KYB).
http://www.carpartswarehouse.com/add.../75-82296.html
koda4
Their price is now $1480 for all 4 shocks(KYB).
http://www.carpartswarehouse.com/add.../75-82296.html
koda4
gx 470 shock
Lexus Test Driver
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With that said I might bite on a pair!
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You really need a bit more than 2 posts to be trusted here and as I have been flogged in the past for this, but you have to post your sale in the sale threads for this specific vehicle. I cannot remember the minimum post requirement if any to post a sale but I would check on that too.
With that said I might bite on a pair!
With that said I might bite on a pair!
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From: Texas
i understand that everyone has to start somewhere but how in the world are you selling a PAIR for 350. Whose truck did they fall off?
Last edited by bauer26; May 9, 2013 at 08:02 PM.