Toyota/Lexus struts say "TOYOTA" & "KYB" on them. Thought they were differe

[93 Camry LE V6]

This is about my Lexus, but is focused on Toyota struts.

I am replacing the "KYB" struts that the previous owner had installed before I bought the car, (according to the receipt) with geniune "Lexus-Toyota" struts. I have been under the impression that " KYB " and " Toyota-Lexus " struts were totally different. I thought that "KYB" was a aftermarket high performance strut. I just noticed something strange to me just a few moments ago however. I took the Lexus (Toyota) struts out of the trunk of my Buick and placed them in the trunk of the Lexus, so they would be there when I took it to the shop. Before doing so- before I took them out of the trunk of the Buick- I opened one of the packages to see what they looked like. They do say "TOYOTA" on them, as well as a lot of Japanese letters, but I noticed at the bottom it reads "K Y B". What is going on here? Are they the same? I bought the Lexus-Toyota struts, as the rear suspension of my car seems to be way too firm for a LS400. If I have these Toyota struts installed, is my car still going to have that overly firm ride, or does KYB make two different types of struts (supple factory and performance)? I would hate to pay $110 for these struts and then $90 installation, only to have the same ride. ANY information appreciated.

[EKam]

KYB makes OEM Toyota/Lexus struts.

They're not the same as aftermarket KYB but they're by KYB.

[93 Camry LE V6]

So the Toyota-Lexus struts I got from the dealer should have a softer, more comfortable ride? Thanks.

[93 Camry LE V6]

Does anyone else have any info about the struts? How about the springs? Someone said that the previous owner may have installed high rate springs. Is there anyway I can tell if they have been replaced? I noticed that the rubber covering over the strut inside the coil spring is torn. Could this mean that the spring is original? I also noticed that the rear of my car is difficult to press down. I am 100% sure it has not been lowered.

[93 Camry LE V6]

Well thanks anyway. I guess I will go ahead and pay the $90. to have the struts changed and hope that these struts provide a better, smoother ride. If not- I will just drill holes in the struts and let the springs do the suspension work.

[93 Camry LE V6]

To update- I had the Toyota struts installed (which were totally different than the KYB's that previous owner had installed) and now the car rides smooth- just like new. I guess I will see if I can sell these virtually new KYB struts. Thanks again for all
of the replies.