Dear sifu, please kindly enlighten me, recently my Toyota Vios rear absorber leaking oil need to replace, I brought it to my mechanic and was quoted for RM460 for a pair of rear absorber, izzit too expensive? (Original Toyota Part + Labour is included)

This post has been edited by Anonymous26: Oct 15 2020, 04:19 PM

Rear cheaper than front obviously. RM350-RM450 for pair of rear shocks are ok.

After some digging, why do I see some other forumer claiming they managed to replace a pair of rear absorber for only RM250-RM300 range?

Thats lump sum contract job.

You can buy from lazada and bring your own parts ask them to change. Can go RM250 range total.

For Toyota original shocks including labour.. the price is around there.

If you use generic aftermarket shocks like KYB or APM, you can probably get it replace for around RM350.

So it is up to you. I would recommend to get the original Toyota shocks if you can afford it. It rides much better than KYB or APM.

Thanks for the advice guys, definitely will go for original part, but I think it's better to enquire if the price is reasonable before any action

This post has been edited by Anonymous26: Oct 15 2020, 04:20 PM

TS, can share where you got quoted RM460 include workmanship? Would like to have it change if location is convenient. I had the exact same problem as you.

P/s, PM you already btw.

Original Toyota absorbers are mostly from Tokico. But regarding it's reliability is a mix bag, most mechanic outside even my absorber specialist also prefer Kayaba over Tokico. Usually they recommend the cheaper Kayaba as Toyota also just repack the Tokico absorbers and sell it higher price.. Another advantage for Kayaba absorber is easy to service or modify aftermarket.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Oct 20 2020, 11:58 AM

Hey bro, quite busy for the last few days, sent you PM edi ya

please seek advice from them

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some after market absorbers is better than original stock ones
but for daily driver and warranty if still valid, you can stick to original one. RM460 is quite reasonable, estimate RM320 for the pair of absorber and RM140 is labour.

RM260 for rear original absorber. Labour RM100-140 is reasonable.

Total around 400 is reasonable. Your quote of RM460 is a little on the high side but still acceptable.

Which type for comfortable, no so bumpy, suitable for family commute from A to B.

original toyota absorber would be the best

Do Toyota service centre just only sell spare part to customer?

not sure but i dont think so , need to buy from car spare parts shop no choice

Get Excel-G for basic
Premium for more control - some call it bumpy, but in the long run, it's actually more comfortable

I use RS Ultra for family MPV



This post has been edited by alexei: Sep 8 2025, 04:59 PM

Kyb RS ultra, you'll never go wrong with it. The improvement in ride quality is really immerse. It'll be bumpy for a about 3 months before settling down