Is L-Tuned the Same as KYB?
#1
Is L-Tuned the Same as KYB?
I've done some reading here and there, but nothing is confirmed.. But It does make sense..
Aren't the L-Tuned made by TRD? If so.. I know that KYB's are made by TRD because Its on the box of my KYB's. I wonder if these two are actually the same because they both ride nice and perform well without going to the extreme..
What do you think? Anyone?
Don
Aren't the L-Tuned made by TRD? If so.. I know that KYB's are made by TRD because Its on the box of my KYB's. I wonder if these two are actually the same because they both ride nice and perform well without going to the extreme..
What do you think? Anyone?
Don
#2
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I believe L-Tuned shocks are KYB's and L-Tuned springs are made by Eibach.
#3
Thats too Funny!
Funny.. I'm on the floor Laughing my butt off!!!
If what you said is true! I have L-tuned without the BIG prices.. LOL
I have the KYB's on the pro kit Eiabachs.!!! Thats too funny..
Thanks Bit - You made my day!!!! now for some coilovers..
Don
If what you said is true! I have L-tuned without the BIG prices.. LOL
I have the KYB's on the pro kit Eiabachs.!!! Thats too funny..
Thanks Bit - You made my day!!!! now for some coilovers..
Don
#5
Close but no cigar!
I just did some research and talked to some tech guys from TRD and found out that they are similar but not exaclty the same - Explanation - KYB is the Largest Strut/Shock company in Japan and make many shocks/struts for OE Applications.. TRD would sometimes get KYB to make some shocks for them with TRD specs and have more of characteristics of the Company. From what he said, KYB is the same as GAB in Japan - a very good brand..
He said TRD made for L-Tuned is actually Softer than KYB TRD.. Its very soft like factory while KYB TRD is more Sporty/Stiffer ride while having close to factory characteristics. He also said that the KYB is actually more quality than L-tuned because of KYB's(GAB) big brand in Japan..
HOOORRAYY!!
What a feeling!! Toyota! LOL
Don
He said TRD made for L-Tuned is actually Softer than KYB TRD.. Its very soft like factory while KYB TRD is more Sporty/Stiffer ride while having close to factory characteristics. He also said that the KYB is actually more quality than L-tuned because of KYB's(GAB) big brand in Japan..
HOOORRAYY!!
What a feeling!! Toyota! LOL
Don
#6
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Yes, L-Tuned components from Eibach and KYB were specific to Lexus specs and are not the same as those you get from those companies directly.
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