omakay:
Please whats the price of LINKAGE for toyota camry 2001.

Linkage is 1k for one,don't let dem cheat u o,4k for all

Kashif:


I won't touch a used shock, even for free. My last experience was installing a pair in Lagos, and having both go flat on getting to the East next day!

well said from a man i respect his views here

sacramento1212:


Lol...yes genuine Toyota parts are expensive. Genuine brake pads alone sef is over 20k compared to the ones being sold for 3k. And you will hear people say German parts are 3 times expensive than Toyota not knowing that most cheap Toyota parts are actually not original.

well, at least, the "fake" toyota parts still serve us well to some extent. let the german specs start making similar "fake" and cheap parts for their vehicles too.

oluwaseunla:
How can you even ascertain for how long a Tokunbo shock absorber has been in use? That is the disadvantage of going for so called Tokunbo shock absorber. A shock absorber will go bad after a certain mileage. The higher the quality of shocks, the longer the mileage.

Don't let me even start on that crappy Chinese clones we call brand new shocks in our open market.

You need shocks, get original KYBs and you are good for the next few years. I know people that are still on their KYBs after 3 years, as bad as Nigerian roads are.

Don't be pennywise and pound foolish.

marketer

If a,If you drive a 2011 Mercedes Benz GL450 4matic & you try this your "do it yourself" on it,na your pocket go tell you the rest of the story . Wetin concern bricklayer with automobile repairs

gonkin:
Mechanics are the biggest car killers cuz many are just trying different tactics. Anyone can be a mechanic once he loosens and tighten a bold.

They kill cars. If its a bad plug cable the would tell u its fuel pump that they need to buy this crap and that.
The dont even have OBD scanners.

As at 2011 i owned a 1995 odyssey (honda and wahala) i diddnt even know where the compressor was so mech cheated me but look at me now. After watching several videos online, asking questions and applying knowledge i even know how to replace and engine.
Also u need someone thats really good to guide you. Its why i respect benin boys when it comes to that. Now i use a 1992 landcruiser and i dont need a mechanic. If the job is too heavy for me i take my time and take it to my guide and watch him fix(although i already know the problem)

nurey:


Toyota sienna first generation (2000model)

I can't tell the cost of that but original kyb front for your car should cost about 60k while rear is around 40k maybe more or less. I don't know the price of other components of the suspension works

Bros original shock absorber for Toyota Camry 07-10 is just 12k na

ironheart:
marketer

I don't sell anything sire, I fix. I don't represent any company. My comments are based on my experience over the years of fixing cars.

RealGucci:
i hear funny noises when im on a bad road.or climbing ujtarred road esp from the front tyres.
my fuel guage shows tank empty but i topped it qith 4000naira fuel.
the a/c compressor burnt afta 3months of usage
dis d second one im changing.

engine seater is broken
when i kick start it takes abt 6seconds before it picks which not supposed to be so.
door lock always returns back when i central lock it
remote does not open or lock again
i have to open it using the key
no engine issues
no gear issues.

its a 2008 crv
i think suspension is bad cause when i park its not always straight.its always like i park sideways.
af been to 4diff alignment shops including total
its always the same result afta some days later
im fed up.
mechanics have damaged everything.
epp me
so far af wasted close to 120k
both on tyres..ac..compressor..radiator.faulty guage filter replace..alignments.wheel balancing...is it a crime to drive crv
i need help

Your vehicle has probably been in an accident before.

You’re paying the cost and f a cheaply repaired vehicle.

oluwaseunla:


I don't sell anything sire, I fix. I don't represent any company. My comments are based on my experience over the years of fixing cars.

ok boss

I’m waiting to read a thread on using tokunbo oil.

You guys are half baked

at all.
its clean title
bought in 2013..its 5years old now

EgunMogaji:


Your vehicle has probably been in an accident before.

You’re paying the cost and f a cheaply repaired vehicle.

EgunMogaji:
I’m waiting to read a thread on using tokunbo oil.

You guys are half baked

oga na so we don dey do am and e dey work.
"dey there dey speak americana"

EgunMogaji:
I’m waiting to read a thread on using tokunbo oil.

You guys are half baked

don't step foot on nigerian soil cause boys are waiting to deal with you for this comment.

tokunbo oil is good especially one used to fry fish and prawn, gives soup that special aroma and delicious taste

RealGucci:
at all.
its clean title
bought in 2013..its 5years old now

I continue to stand by my opinion.

Not all crashes result in salvaged title, especially 5 years ago.

bigcil2:

Bros original shock absorber for Toyota Camry 07-10 is just 12k na

haba, front shock absorber KYB for sienna 1997-2003 is 60 dollars while complete set of front, spring, linkage etc goes for around 320 dollars.

multiply 60x360= 21600 add shipping and co, around 35 to 40k

Camry shock absorber only will hover around 100+ dollars for 07-12

12k for new absorber isn't visible except it was MIN (made in naija)

nurey:


don't step foot on nigerian soil cause boys are waiting to deal with you for this comment.

tokunbo oil is good especially one used to fry fish and prawn, gives soup that special aroma and delicious taste

Oga the thing tire me.

oyb:


oga na so we don dey do am and e dey work.
"dey there dey speak americana"

But e no dey work well.

bros na my bro buy am.
its not salvaged
or accidented.
naija bike men
useless dumb women have hit me so many times
dat am scared to do lil body work and resetting cause whoever hit me again.i go use my steering lock wey be like arrow stab d person hands.
imagine a lady hit me damaging my boot and bumper all in traffic and later came out to say it was my fault.
i was ready to beat her even her husband na army.i wud bear them all and abandon the motor
its a 2008, crv bought as tokunbo in 2013.
and we are in 2018.
i try sef.

EgunMogaji:


I continue to stand by my opinion.

Not all crashes result in salvaged title, especially 5 years ago.

Im still regretting buying tokunbo shocks n linkages . Hence forth no more tokunbo parts

nurey:


haba, front shock absorber KYB for sienna 1997-2003 is 60 dollars while complete set of front, spring, linkage etc goes for around 320 dollars.

multiply 60x360= 21600 add shipping and co, around 35 to 40k

Camry shock absorber only will hover around 100+ dollars for 07-12

12k for new absorber isn't visible except it was MIN (made in naija)

Bought brand new shocks for my car last week. And before you said I bought fake it’s original. My Mech told me I’ll get it for 17k I went to where it’s sild. The thing is if you visit these stores and don’t price well they’ll sell an item worth $1 for $100. Don’t be scared to price.

bigcil2:


Bought brand new shocks for my car last week. And before you said I bought fake it’s original. My Mech told me I’ll get it for 17k I went to where it’s sild. The thing is if you visit these stores and don’t price well they’ll sell an item worth $1 for $100. Don’t be scared to price.

You bought new shocks but not the real deal.

to confirm the shocks will have a barcode on the pack/label, download a barcode scanner, you will notice the scanner will not identify it.

a legit barcode will give you information on product bought.

RealGucci:
i hear funny noises when im on a bad road.or climbing ujtarred road esp from the front tyres.
my fuel guage shows tank empty but i topped it qith 4000naira fuel.
the a/c compressor burnt afta 3months of usage
dis d second one im changing.

engine seater is broken
when i kick start it takes abt 6seconds before it picks which not supposed to be so.
door lock always returns back when i central lock it
remote does not open or lock again
i have to open it using the key
no engine issues
no gear issues.

its a 2008 crv
i think suspension is bad cause when i park its not always straight.its always like i park sideways.
af been to 4diff alignment shops including total
its always the same result afta some days later
im fed up.
mechanics have damaged everything.
epp me
so far af wasted close to 120k
both on tyres..ac..compressor..radiator.faulty guage filter replace..alignments.wheel balancing...is it a crime to drive crv
i need help

Sorry bro. I think your car is accidented.

Troublemaker007:


If you hear price of original shock absorber you go convert to legedis Benz. Not all those nonsense we are buying. I went to a legit Toyota shop to get some parts price quote for my Corolla Sport. Ordinary Stabilizer link i dey for 3500 is 40k, front shock absorber is 140k, back shock is 180k. I pick my car up, put am for head and ran as fast as I can.

Naija indeed is a grey market, many of us have become very close to our mechanics more than our family members due to several visits to our mechanic over a short period of time. I visit my mechanic when I have to do an oil change or an alarm pops up on my dash board which needs to be resolved , this would have been after I have checked and scanned the car with my personal scanner and require my mechanic to replace the faulty component as the case may be.
I hardly visit the mechanic for suspension related faults, this is due to the fact the suspension parts are high quality aftermarket parts produced by an OE manufacturer, this means I get to buy an OE part less the price of the OEM from a dealer
Most cars brought into the country as tokunbo look good at the time of arrival into the country,no faulty suspension,no screeching brake pad noise and no check engine faults even after being used and driven for over 10 years overseas , once the car arrives Nigeria, the first oil replacement is done with sub standard oil filters and engine oil, as time goes by the suspension parts will require replacement, tokunbo parts or Chinko parts will be introduced as replacement parts for the same vehicle and you expect the vehicle to perform optimally or have a high resale value.As long as most of us are not economically empowered to buy original OEM or high quality after market parts, our visits to the mechanics will be regular.
I have seen Toyota and Honda brake pads sold for N3000 and this parts were put inside the OEM packaging and looking at ebay etc you would find same for $50-$60 for the front brake pads, when you compare the prices then you do not have a reason to know that quality and safety have been compromised.
N3000/360 gives you aprox $9 for brake pads haba!Chinko I hail you.
There are some part that are good to be used as Tokunbo, these are body parts, etc doors and bumpers.
You might not quantify the useful life of a tokunbo parts and at the same time the quality and reliability of a chinko parts is also compromised.
Please go for genuine or high quality auto parts for safety and reliability.

Sir, the problem might not be the shocks,

It may be a slacked exhaust hangers,

lakeside3020:



Linkage is 1k for one,don't let dem cheat u o,4k for all

Mr Man, you have been buying fake parts. How long does your 1k linkage last?

bigcil2:

Bros original shock absorber for Toyota Camry 07-10 is just 12k na

Another joker

Ok

As far as I know, shock absorbers are not changed. Those mechanics are just playing on your intelligence, they collect those changed shock absorbers and rekit them and sell as tokunbo. Since I found out that shock are rekitted with less than 8k for front and back, I 've always adviced people to do same cos mine has served me for more than two years now. If u 're in Abuja, go to Apo mechanic village, ask of a place called Mgbuka. Ask them to show u people that rekit shock absorbers and you won't regret it. Some people I directed there are enjoying their shock absorbers at a very cheap price.

MAKERIGHT:


Naija indeed is a grey market, many of us have become very close to our mechanics more than our family members due to several visits to our mechanic over a short period of time. I visit my mechanic when I have to do an oil change or an alarm pops up on my dash board which needs to be resolved , this would have been after I have checked and scanned the car with my personal scanner and require my mechanic to replace the faulty component as the case may be.
I hardly visit the mechanic for suspension related faults, this is due to the fact the suspension parts are high quality aftermarket parts produced by an OE manufacturer, this means I get to buy an OE part less the price of the OEM from a dealer
Most cars brought into the country as tokunbo look good at the time of arrival into the country,no faulty suspension,no screeching brake pad noise and no check engine faults even after being used and driven for over 10 years overseas , once the car arrives Nigeria, the first oil replacement is done with sub standard oil filters and engine oil, as time goes by the suspension parts will require replacement, tokunbo parts or Chinko parts will be introduced as replacement parts for the same vehicle and you expect the vehicle to perform optimally or have a high resale value.As long as most of us are not economically empowered to buy original OEM or high quality after market parts, our visits to the mechanics will be regular.
I have seen Toyota and Honda brake pads sold for N3000 and this parts were put inside the OEM packaging and looking at ebay etc you would find same for $50-$60 for the front brake pads, when you compare the prices then you do not have a reason to know that quality and safety have been compromised.
N3000/360 gives you aprox $9 for brake pads haba!Chinko I hail you.
There are some part that are good to be used as Tokunbo, these are body parts, etc doors and bumpers.
You might not quantify the useful life of a tokunbo parts and at the same time the quality and reliability of a chinko parts is also compromised.
Please go for genuine or high quality auto parts for safety and reliability.

Bros you dey live for Naija? And secondly what do you mean by having your personal scanner

I meant OBD scanner
On-board diagnostics (OBD) is an automotive term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or repair technician access to the status of the various vehicle subsystems.

nurey:


i was in your shoes september as i didnt need to honk, the sounds coming from my wheels is enough to make passerbys run for there lives. I talked to my mechanic and he billed me 30k for tokunbo shocks, i have been buying tokunbo parts and they dont seem to last so i went to alibaba and these so called parts were cheap, but getting them to nigeria is an headache and will cost tooth and nail.

I had a project i was working on and gulping money but i needed my car in top shape too so i told the mechanic i needed a shock new that will only last a year without giving me issues and by Gods grace i would have had enough money for a revamped suspension works so he got me a brand new shock for 20k (said its of low quality but will work), i just need something for a year till i bounce back from my financial issues, ispent around 60k for the total work

new shocks
new linkages
All bushing change
brake pads
shock absorber bushings and pad
Steering rack bushing changed
two tokunbo tires for the front
wheel balance and alignment
workmanship

well till today i am enjoying the car, no noise in gallop and no wahala, am just praying to God that by next year june, i would do what i call total replacement of all serviceable parts, would budget heavily for that so i can run the car an extra 5years without wahala.

in essence, there are some parts that the tokunbo isnt worth it, a shock absorber that is already 15years old, wetin remain again abeg buy new one even if nah china and try save up for the real deal. Also change your bushings and the linkages those ones should be original it is worth it on the long run.

Oga... just tell us that u changed all the changeable in ur car... hmmm... u try sir...

Get a new one and also change the linkages. I had the Same issue with my corolla and was changing shock absorbers every 3months until I went against my mechanic and bought a new one. This was in 2017 and I am still rocking those bad boys with no noise at all