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XPS9000 · 02-14-2009, 12:23 PM

I know there are some threads that relate to this but I really want instant feedback on this dilemma. I have been told from a good shop that KYB gas struts are pretty good. $110 each for the front and $120 each for the rear. Then I called Toyota about replacement of the OEM struts and they said it will be $190 each but there could be a possibility that it could be covered under my extended warranty. Why is the OEM struts more expensive? I hope it is not that it is Toyota brand that makes it more expensive. Thx I would appreciate if I would get some feedback thx.

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 02-14-2009, 12:29 PM

hey you live right next to me lol.

anything from the dealer is going to be more expensive.. i got my KYB GR2 struts for 100 apiece.

XPS9000 · 02-14-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul

hey you live right next to me lol.

anything from the dealer is going to be more expensive.. i got my KYB GR2 struts for 100 apiece.

Oh ya u live in Mo Val!! Did you get the KYB GR2 from there site or autozone. lol I told the dealer if the KYB or OEm were better and they said KYB suck you can get them at Autozone. lol I was shocked.

How are the gR2 compared to stock cuz I just lowered my car and it feels great. I am little worried about prematurely wearing out the shocks though

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 02-14-2009, 12:42 PM

AHAHAHAH YOUR DEALERSHIP SUCKS AHHAHAHA.

The new camrys SE version comes w/ KYB GR2s.. AHAHAHHA. they just said it sucks, and they sell the same ones lol.

i got them through my sponsor. just let me know if u want em lol. damn.. ur dealership really wants to jack u.

XPS9000 · 02-14-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul

AHAHAHAH YOUR DEALERSHIP SUCKS AHHAHAHA.

The new camrys SE version comes w/ KYB GR2s.. AHAHAHHA. they just said it sucks, and they sell the same ones lol.

i got them through my sponsor. just let me know if u want em lol. damn.. ur dealership really wants to jack u.

Well its Toyota of Riverside. I thought they were the best but I am really hating them for ripping me off lol. Do you know if it will void my vehicle warranty if I get the KYB GR2s?

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 02-14-2009, 12:52 PM

it won't. and i go to that dealership all the time. they all suck. they woudln't even let me lemon law my car, just replaced my transmission. and it still flared. luckily i know a tech there that i get all my servicing done by.

just go ahead and get the gr2s. your warranty will not be voided.

XPS9000 · 02-14-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul

it won't. and i go to that dealership all the time. they all suck. they woudln't even let me lemon law my car, just replaced my transmission. and it still flared. luckily i know a tech there that i get all my servicing done by.

just go ahead and get the gr2s. your warranty will not be voided.

Do you know of any shops that sell the GR2s??