Did I receive a fake Toyota part? Front axle (Part number: 43430-60040) (1 Viewer)

[suzie]

Hi folks,
We're on an overland drive but stuck in Malaysia because of COVID-19. We purchased a pair front axles (Part number: 43430-60040) from online shop here in Malaysia for our Australian LX470. It came in Toyota/Lexus box with legit looking stickers.

But I'm a little concerned when I see CV boot labelled as Toyoda; which i'm told it's fine by knowledgeable friend - it's from a Toyota related supplier(?).

I'm wondering if any of you guys ordered one recently and it came with dual coloured CV clips (silver and beige). I'm wondering why the different colors and design (one had crimping and other is folded in). We see some US ebay listings where both clamps are same colour.

Just being a little paranoid with fakes of almost everything out there. Thoughts? Thanks a bunch!

 

[hickuptruck]

Hi folks,
We're on an overland drive but stuck in Malaysia because of COVID-19. We purchased a pair front axles (Part number: 43430-60040) from online shop here in Malaysia for our Australian LX470. It came in Toyota/Lexus box with legit looking stickers.

But I'm a little concerned when I see CV boot labelled as Toyoda; which i'm told it's fine by knowledgeable friend - it's from a Toyota related supplier(?).

I'm wondering if any of you guys ordered one recently and it came with dual coloured CV clips (silver and beige). I'm wondering why the different colors and design (one had crimping and other is folded in). We see some US ebay listings where both clamps are same colour.

Just being a little paranoid with fakes of almost everything out there. Thoughts? Thanks a bunch!

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That's legit piece can confirm my oem as same. Toyoda= Toyota subsidiary.

 

[suzie]

That's legit piece can confirm my oem as same. Toyoda= Toyota subsidiary.

Thanks, Hickuptruck!

 

[lehiguy]

My '85 FJ60 had some Toyoda components under the hood. I knew they were OEM, but I could never understand the spelling.

 

[OwnerCS]

You've got the real thing.

Toyoda is the actual family name. In Japanese culture, the number 8 is regarded as a symbol for good luck, and even the character for 8 represents the suggestion of further growth. So, Toyoda became Toyota!

What does the Toyota "TEQ" logo mean? - The Old Cruiser

The early Toyota TEQ logo isn't what you might think, but that's okay! Here's a quick explanation of what it is, where it came from, and why it changed.

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[BnvS]

Yeah man every LC/LX person should know Toyoda and how they started.. It should be LC/LX 101

 

[nissanh]

In addition to the CV boots, Toyoda is also embossed on oil pump housing, throttle body and steering rack as well. Its on all my toy's

 

[AlpineAccess]

Fewer strokes for marketing folks