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USA PARTS

Tech Talk for Cruiser owners.

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USA PARTS

Post by high_lux »

ok i was looking on a US 4x4 site and clicked onto one of the shops and every thing is alot cheaper over there, for example a Toyota High Steer Crossover Steering Kit cost $369 US so thats around $500 AU just wonted to know if anyone if getting parts from over seas and will there trucks differ from our hiluxes,
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Post by vorno_18 »

i ordered some lifted shackles last week and should have them soon

worked out heaps cheaper even after shipping costs
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Post by sudso »

I bought stuff from USA once. Got all the way over here to Adelaide via Sydney and DHL shipping "lost" it at their Adelaide depot. :bad-words:
The supplier chose DHL but DHL say I had to put a claim in with the supplier, the supplier says vice versa.
These **nts dont wanna know ya when they "lose" ya stuff so be warned.

I say DHL shipping are responsible for losing my stuff which they wont replace, they wont even accept a claim from me! :shock: so I dont recommend DHL shipping to anyone!
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Post by bulldogy »

get them to send via UPS or Fedex even Bax Global they come insured and are very reliable.

If you are looking for Hi steer parts you must make sure they make them in RHD. LHD is no good for you.

Sky manufacturing make RHD hi steer.
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Post by MudLux101 »

i have just recieved my RHD high steer kit from sky. looks the goods

i went with the complete kit. came to around $650AUD which was High steer arms, tie rod, drag link, tie rod ends and pitman arm.

now i just have to get it home and fit it
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Post by Sixty's Guy »

I have ordered a few things from the US, both 4wd and for work. The only problem I have had is that I received some faulty valves (for work) and the company wouldn't credit them. When they are in the US, there isn't much I could do about it. Only talking a few hundred dollars and the amount I save is worth the risk for me.
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Post by beanz2 »

high_lux wrote: just wonted to know if anyone if getting parts from over seas and will there trucks differ from our hiluxes,
Besides the obvious RHD to LHD difference, our Toyota "mini trucks" started to differ in 1986 when IFS was introduced. By 1995, when ours became the Tacoma, it no longer shares many parts with your Hilux. Be sure you know exactly what you are buying as returning a part bought in error will cost you overseas postage and often re-stocking fees. Most Toyota shops here are not familiar with the later Hilux, so you are on your own to know if it will work.

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Post by -Richo- »

some things to keep in mind when buying stuff from the US is that customs will hold your goods if the total value (including shipping costs) exceeds $1000 AU. Due to the free trade agreement you are not required to pay duty but you will be required to pay GST and a handling fee.

I can recommend Rock Buggy Supply in the states for stuff, good communication and service, my order was bungled up (AA 4.7 gears) and they sent the correct gears without me having to send the wrong ones back or pay for anything (as you would expect but doesnt always happen).
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Post by Spud76 »

I say shop local. If noone buys parts from Australia the economy of scale suffers and parts will stay expensive. I realise everyone wants a bargain but a least if you buy here you can deal with people direct and I have found buy staying with limited parts suppliers I get pretty good deals cause I get a lot of stuff from them.
Anyhow thats just my two cents
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Post by wrksux »

I will always try to support Australian but when i can save 3-400 dollars my money will go overseas to me that is a huge amount of money that i cant afford to spend because it is an australian product.

When buying in the US i have my goods sent to my sister and then she sends them to me, if they are a "gift" or not new ;) then you dont have to pay anything, also she can deal with the company if something is wrong :armsup:
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Post by sierrajim »

wrksux wrote:I will always try to support Australian but when i can save 3-400 dollars my money will go overseas to me that is a huge amount of money that i cant afford to spend because it is an australian product.

When buying in the US i have my goods sent to my sister and then she sends them to me, if they are a "gift" or not new ;) then you dont have to pay anything, also she can deal with the company if something is wrong :armsup:
Import taxes are still due on used product if it has a declarable value/invoice.
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Post by wrksux »

well to date ive not been charged at all, so all my goods have been very cheap. if its yours and you are sending it home how can they make you pay for it.
I shipped my 3200 santa cruz bike home after going there buying it staying for 2 months and comming home.
I thought that if it was yours and used you did not pay anything for it
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Post by high_lux »

thanks for the input guys ive got a 94 dual cab lux, so i was thinking that most of the USA ,SAS 4runner part for will be the same, dont get me wrong i would love to buy ozzy gear but as said b4 if i can save more the 200 bucks im gonna do it
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