Toyota Corolla 11th Generation Altis [Merged Threads]

[_Cathy_]

Wear goes by the age and usage.

If on the budget, isa lang.

Kung mahal mo, palit na lahat.

Mura lang naman ang KYB shocks.

Inisip ko nga kung 4 kasi I am not sure if I will sell my car next year.

Rear pair if on a budget. If not, then change all. Shocks wear out over time as well.

Casa said rear nga lang may damage pero most people naman palit lahat talaga?

If I sell my car sobrang swerte bibili, 45k lang tinakbo. All 4 ignition coils brand new replaced sa casa, kung sakali all 4 shocks orig brand new din, plus I am planning to buy new Michelin PS4 tires pa (all 4 rin).

Kinakabahan kasi ako sa CVT issue, since my car turned 10 already

Wheelers Suspension Haus, Banawe, mura na mabilis pa. Lalo na kung rear lang. Replace in pairs para pantay.

You can buy the shocks at Toyorama Banawe (orig) or KYB (replacement). Though some people say KYB din yung orig.

I called Toyorama. Here is the quote for Original

Front Left P6330
Front Right P6550
Rear Left and Right P4130

Labor (in house/tambay haha) P1500 for all 4 shocks

Ayoko ng KYB, as much as possible I always replace all parts with original kasi. I read stiff din daw KYB?

Speedyfix ... but there are good shops in Paranaque area ...

Isn't Speedyfix in San Juan? Our driver brought my Gen 10 na there for oil change

[Dr.Kamiya]

Ayoko ng KYB, as much as possible I always replace all parts with original kasi. I read stiff din daw KYB?

Far as I know Toyota doesn't make their own shocks.

If you check the engravings on those OEM Toyota shocks you'll probably find engravings for either KYB or Tokico (in addition to Toyota).
More likely KYB ata for their small cars, Tokico is for bigger vehicles like the Land Cruisers.

Informational lang, not discouraging you from buying original. It's very possible, even likely na iba yung manufacturing spec for a KYB-built shock meant to be sold as OEM Toyota vs one they'll under their own brand.

[_Cathy_]

Far as I know Toyota doesn't make their own shocks.

If you check the engravings on those OEM Toyota shocks you'll probably find engravings for either KYB or Tokico (in addition to Toyota).
More likely KYB ata for their small cars, Tokico is for bigger vehicles like the Land Cruisers.

Informational lang, not discouraging you from buying original. It's very possible, even likely na iba yung manufacturing spec for a KYB-built shock meant to be sold as OEM Toyota vs one they'll under their own brand.

You think I should get KYB na lang? I'll call Toyorama again and ask how much is their KYB. Pero kung KYB baka rear lang palitan ko para orig pa din front ko [emoji23]

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[Walter]

Get KYB if planning to sell the car in the next 3-5 years ...

[_Cathy_]

Get KYB if planning to sell the car in the next 3-5 years ...

But I thought oem is same with KYB?

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[dr. d]

But I thought oem is same with KYB?

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i use kayaba (KYB! heh heh).
after several years, i had already forgotten when i replaced them, and they are/were still fine.

if you have a choice between regular and heavy duty, go heavy duty. they make for smoother ride. or so google says. heh heh.

oem simply means, the brand and model that manufacturers use in their assembly lines. it does not necessarily mean the manufacturer manufactures it, as well.

[Motortrend]

Unless you have a particular application (transporting heavy loads, etc.), I would recommend against heavy duty shocks.

[Motortrend]

But I thought oem is same with KYB?

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What Dr.Kamiya said:

If you check the engravings on those OEM Toyota shocks you'll probably find engravings for either KYB or Tokico (in addition to Toyota).
More likely KYB ata for their small cars, Tokico is for bigger vehicles like the Land Cruisers.

[_Cathy_]

What Dr.Kamiya said:

If you check the engravings on those OEM Toyota shocks you'll probably find engravings for either KYB or Tokico (in addition to Toyota).
More likely KYB ata for their small cars, Tokico is for bigger vehicles like the Land Cruisers.

So why is Walter not recommending KyB for long term if it's KYB that makes OEM/Toyota original shocks din?

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[Dr.Kamiya]

So why is Walter not recommending KyB for long term if it's KYB that makes OEM/Toyota original shocks din?

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It's possible kasi that the spec is different. Baka the ones they make for Toyota are heavier duty than the ones they sell themselves. Can't really tell for sure without getting both shocks and cutting them up to compare.

Here's a 3-page discussion on KYB vs OEM Toyota from another forum:

KYB vs OEM struts

Personal opinion though knowing which OEM makes the original parts for your car is one of the veteran tricks to saving money on maintenance. Like getting Aisin instead of Mitsubishi/Subaru water pump, etc.