Johnnylim 5th Gear December 20, 2013 Share December 20, 2013 I bought my eo from amazon than he changed for me also $30 nia (include oil filter) U can call and ask him, he is a mech. Blk 14 #01-398 defu lane 10 96923248 Thks bro, will check it out some day ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLubin Neutral Newbie December 23, 2013 Share December 23, 2013 I Suggest you first of all plz visit to a good auto repair shop and confirm that the shock absorber replacement is necessary or not . Some time there is commission of mechanics with the shop keepers on sale their products. Because the cost you are telling is very high. If you take my advise there is a shop name Luxurati Inc. They can provide you shock absorber at a good price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb 4th Gear December 23, 2013 Share December 23, 2013 My sunny mileage 161k and TCM recommended me to change all four for $535 including gst. Posted above on 24 Jul 2012. Now 24 Dec 2013 and my mileage have reached 229k Hope I don't need to change again before end of 10 years in Jul 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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QQDreamer 4th Gear January 11, 2014 Share January 11, 2014 ... clocking post ar? have been noticing you to reply with ... in a couple of thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divers 2nd Gear February 8, 2014 Share February 8, 2014 Hello all, I am replacing my front absorber. The quote from stockist. Original Mazda is 135 per piece. KYB excel G is 168 per piece. Anyone know why KYB (OEM) is more expensive than original. Is it true? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnayed Clutched February 9, 2014 Share February 9, 2014 Hello all, I am replacing my front absorber. The quote from stockist. Original Mazda is 135 per piece. KYB excel G is 168 per piece. Anyone know why KYB (OEM) is more expensive than original. Is it true? That apparently is the case for my Altis too ( where OEM $ costs more, even though it's made in Thailand ) because the OEM KYB has an orifice/groove which allows the anti-roll bar to sit into during load compression. I bought the KYB Excel-G (Japan) but only to realise the anti-roll bar hits the absorber, have to use grinder to cut out that groove so it doesn't knock. Bought 4 Excel-G for $320 for my Altis, changed it for $100 in Singapore and did alignment in JB for RM25. I also asked how much in JB workshops how much to let them change the 4 absorbers, was quoted RM100 for replacement AND alignment. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divers 2nd Gear February 9, 2014 Share February 9, 2014 That apparently is the case for my Altis too ( where OEM $ costs more, even though it's made in Thailand ) because the OEM KYB has an orifice/groove which allows the anti-roll bar to sit into during load compression. I bought the KYB Excel-G (Japan) but only to realise the anti-roll bar hits the absorber, have to use grinder to cut out that groove so it doesn't knock. Bought 4 Excel-G for $320 for my Altis, changed it for $100 in Singapore and did alignment in JB for RM25. I also asked how much in JB workshops how much to let them change the 4 absorbers, was quoted RM100 for replacement AND alignment. Good information. think stick to original will be a better choice and less headache. Furthermore also cheaper. Im sill thinking whether to change just the front absorber or all the 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklim Supercharged February 9, 2014 Share February 9, 2014 Are absorbers cheaper here or in Malaysia? TIA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divers 2nd Gear February 9, 2014 Share February 9, 2014 Are absorbers cheaper here or in Malaysia? TIA. I never check the price in Malaysia. Sorry, cant advise you on this. Perhaps more experience bros here can advise. But in general, my personal feel is that Malaysia would definitely be cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear February 9, 2014 Share February 9, 2014 Hello all, I am replacing my front absorber. The quote from stockist. Original Mazda is 135 per piece. KYB excel G is 168 per piece. Anyone know why KYB (OEM) is more expensive than original. Is it true? excel-g is one grade up over the original oem which is equivalent to KYB premium my orig camry shocks kaput at 3 yr..40k my excel g since 2008 till now...going till scrap next yr 80k still no problem http://www.kyb-europe.com/shocks.html one is a twin tube gas shock one is oil shock single tube which is prone to leak same as bilstein...b2 is oil shock for stock budget, b4 is gas shock http://www.bilstein.de/en-uk/products/universal-spare-parts/bilstein-b2/ u need to go into the fine print Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondasteam 1st Gear February 24, 2014 Share February 24, 2014 Hello all, I am replacing my front absorber. The quote from stockist. Original Mazda is 135 per piece. KYB excel G is 168 per piece. Anyone know why KYB (OEM) is more expensive than original. Is it true? KYB price went up again this year for my stream.... sianz Try Tokico, it is more affordable. My friends gotten their shocks from JS Automotive at much lower price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divers 2nd Gear March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 (edited) KYB price went up again this year for my stream.... sianz Try Tokico, it is more affordable. My friends gotten their shocks from JS Automotive at much lower price. I have checked. My ride don't have Tokico. Only KYB. Sian.... JS also recommended anther brand . Sachs. Anyone try before? excel-g is one grade up over the original oem which is equivalent to KYB premium my orig camry shocks kaput at 3 yr..40k my excel g since 2008 till now...going till scrap next yr 80k still no problem http://www.kyb-europe.com/shocks.html one is a twin tube gas shock one is oil shock single tube which is prone to leak same as bilstein...b2 is oil shock for stock budget, b4 is gas shock http://www.bilstein.de/en-uk/products/universal-spare-parts/bilstein-b2/ u need to go into the fine print Tks Furry... I would not mind KYB. Am worried will give weird sound after installing as some members have mentioned. Edited March 1, 2014 by Divers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondasteam 1st Gear March 2, 2014 Share March 2, 2014 Look like we have much wider choices like SACHS, Tokico, FST (TW) and Mando (Korea) brand to choose from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondasteam 1st Gear March 2, 2014 Share March 2, 2014 I never check the price in Malaysia. Sorry, cant advise you on this. Perhaps more experience bros here can advise. But in general, my personal feel is that Malaysia would definitely be cheaper. I got workshop owner telling me he could get good price for KYB from M'sia. I tot it would be a real steal if we can get it from M'sia. However, I heard from a M'sia friend that Malaysian themselves dont buy locally as the shock manufactured locally is on the softer side. They wanted KYB from Singapore. So price is not everything. Always got pro & con. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1enthusiast 1st Gear March 2, 2014 Share March 2, 2014 Hi, need to replace both front absorbers for my Toyota Vios (1st gen). Can anyone advise how much for a new pair including labour; also, the recommended workshop for the replacement. Thank lots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1enthusiast 1st Gear March 8, 2014 Share March 8, 2014 Hi, need to replace both front absorbers for my Toyota Vios (1st gen). Can anyone advise how much for a new pair including labour; also, the recommended workshop for the replacement. Thank lots. Called up AutoSaver to check price. Till now still no reply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladykillerz 4th Gear March 8, 2014 Share March 8, 2014 Hearsay KYB has much better drive than stock. It's worth the bucks just adding a little more dollars. If you are feeling rich, get Bilstein B6. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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