Kyb japan shock absorbers for vios ncp42

[Osanda Senevirathne]

Any one know where i can buy jenuine kyb japan shock absorbers for toyota vios ncp42(gen1) ? 

[iRage]

The KYB agent T something will most likely have genuine KYB compatible replacement shocks. Toyota Lanka would probably have the exact Vios part KYB supplies to Toyota (they don't in all cases..so they just might). The latter will be pricier than the compatible replacement the KYB agent has.

Obviously there are 3rd party parts shops that will carry a part...but you will not know if they are the real deal or not. 

[Splat]

Few months back I visited T**S Agencies looking for a pair of KYB made in japan. Unfortunately they now import KYB shock absorbers that are made in Thailand. Has anyone had any experience with the shock absorber brand Gabriel? 

Edited February 19, 2021 by Splat
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[iRage]

4 hours ago, Splat said:

Few months back I visited T**S Agencies looking for a pair of KYB made in japan. Unfortunately they now import KYB shock absorbers that are made in Thailand. Has anyone had any experience with the shock absorber brand Gabriel? 

What makes you think that KYB made in Thailand is of poor quality ? This whole notion of parts not being good if it is not made in Japan is a myth and shoud have stayed in the early 90s where it belonged. Even in Japan most of the parts are made in Thailand, Indonesia and only some are made in Japan. These companies make sure that quality standads are met no matter where it is manufactured (most of your Japanese market car's component would have come from Thailand and other countries anyway). Also, Japanese does not mean it is always good. Akebono, one of Japan's most trusted brake component suppliers is now in trouble for faking test results. Then there was the TAKATA safety systems issues... 

Even the Japanese made KYB shocks what you get 99% of the time are COMPATIBLE parts..not the DIRECT replacement (so specs are slightly different); and even if you do get the direct replacement it is only for a specific model year or grade (for example....the manufacturer shock shock for the prefacelift 141 Axio is different from the facelift one..but T**S might only have the one for the prefacelift one (although it can be used on all 141s). It is just that before certain model ranges were made in Thailand and some in Japan.

Gabriel...well they are an American brand...saw them in America and Africa and was a competitor for Monroe. They claim it is all made in America but this applies only for the ones for the North American continent market...most are made in Mexico and I beleive they have plants in South Africa and somewhere in the East (Phillipines and/or Australia or someplace..not sure)

Edited February 19, 2021 by iRage

[Randeewa]

35 minutes ago, iRage said:

What makes you think that KYB made in Thailand is of poor quality ? This whole notion of parts not being good if it is not made in Japan is a myth and shoud have stayed in the early 90s where it belonged. Even in Japan most of the parts are made in Thailand, Indonesia and only some are made in Japan. These companies make sure that quality standads are met no matter where it is manufactured (most of your Japanese market car's component would have come from Thailand and other countries anyway). Also, Japanese does not mean it is always good. Akebono, one of Japan's most trusted brake component suppliers is not in trouble for faking test results. Then there was the TAKATA safety systems issues... 

Even the Japanese made KYB shocks what you get 99% of the time are COMPATIBLE parts..not the DIRECT replacement (so specs are slightly different); and even if you do get the direct replacement it is only for a specific model year or grade (for example....the manufacturer shock shock for the prefacelift 141 Axio is different from the facelift one..but T**S might only have the one for the prefacelift one (although it can be used on all 141s). It is just that before certain model ranges were made in Thailand and some in Japan.

Gabriel...well they are an American brand...saw them in America and Africa and was a competitor for Monroe. They claim it is all made in America but this applies only for the ones for the North American continent market...most are made in Mexico and I beleive they have plants in South Africa and somewhere in the East (Phillipines and/or Australia or someplace..not sure)

Good explanation iRage. This is what most people need aware of. most of them think only the 'Made in Japan' printed is only good. 90% of them are not actual Made in Japan only the print. I think if the product is genuine (brand name) no matter where it is manufactured (if they follow quality standards).