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USA PARTS
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USA PARTS
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,
EV1LUX 90 DC 5inch lift 35 simex, rear locker V6 Auto
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.
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! so I dont recommend DHL shipping to anyone!
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! so I dont recommend DHL shipping to anyone!
Bordertrek 4X4 & Fabrication
0400 250 734 Bordertown SA
I love terra firma-the less firma the more terra
0400 250 734 Bordertown SA
I love terra firma-the less firma the more terra
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.
AKA Mark.
1983 HJ60 - 2" OME springs, Bilstein shocks, 2" Bodylift, 35" BFG MT, Twin Lock Rights, Longfields, Denco Turbo, Ironman Winch
1975 FJ55 - stocko, but with power steering!
1983 HJ60 - 2" OME springs, Bilstein shocks, 2" Bodylift, 35" BFG MT, Twin Lock Rights, Longfields, Denco Turbo, Ironman Winch
1975 FJ55 - stocko, but with power steering!
Re: USA PARTS
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.high_lux wrote: just wonted to know if anyone if getting parts from over seas and will there trucks differ from our hiluxes,
Dave
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).
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).
Yurich Design Services
www.yds.net.au
www.yds.net.au
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
Anyhow thats just my two cents
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
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
Import taxes are still due on used product if it has a declarable value/invoice.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
[quote="Harb"]Well I'm guessing that they didn't think everyone would carry on like a big bunch of sooky girls over it like they have........[/quote]
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
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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