OEM parts supplier

[IronGiant]

I just bought my "forever rig" a 1997 40th anniversary edition which will be replacing my 1997 lx450. I would like to buy quite a few oem parts to to baseline the vehicle and set it up for the next 25+ years. Are there vendors I can work with on here to get the oem parts?

 

[60 toy ota]

@cruiseroutfit is a great part supplier as well as knowledge base and customer service. A lot of people use partsouq or amayama, which are over the seas OEM parts suppliers. Their cost is awesome if you bundle enough for the shipping to be worth it. We're still trying to understand the impact of tariffs on these, however. I don't have experience with Dave at Japan 4x4(?) but I know a lot of people like him. Serra Decatur in Alabama has good prices and often has good deals. You can get free shipping on orders over $75.
Keep in mind Denso and Aisin are OEM manufactures and in many cases you get the same thing a lot cheaper because the box doesn't say TOYOTA.
Used OEM @slow95z and @Fj80oregon and @arcteryx (used and new) would be at the top of my list.
Lots of other vendors that have nice aftermarket/upgrades as well.

Here's a reference for where not to go: Bad Sellers - Buyer Beware - https://forum.ih8mud.com/forums/bad-sellers-buyer-beware.352/ and anything ebay "oem" is suspect counterfeit.

 

[arcteryx]

@slow95z and @Fj80oregon and @arcteryx would be at the top of my list.

Thanks. FYI, I sell a lot of new OEM and OE parts for LCs, as well as Toyota/Lexus 4WDs.

 

[cruisermatt]

I offer "concierge" parts service, catered to your needs. My shop keeps most normal 80 service parts in stock.

 

[60 toy ota]

Thanks. FYI, I sell a lot of new OEM and OE parts for LCs, as well as Toyota/Lexus 4WDs.

How embarrassing, I even got your new booster. Let me fix that.

 

[IronGiant]

@cruiseroutfit is a great part supplier as well as knowledge base and customer service. A lot of people use partsouq or amayama, which are over the seas OEM parts suppliers. Their cost is awesome if you bundle enough for the shipping to be worth it. We're still trying to understand the impact of tariffs on these, however. I don't have experience with Dave at Japan 4x4(?) but I know a lot of people like him. Serra Decatur in Alabama has good prices and often has good deals. You can get free shipping on orders over $75.
Keep in mind Denso and Aisin are OEM manufactures and in many cases you get the same thing a lot cheaper because the box doesn't say TOYOTA.
Used OEM @slow95z and @Fj80oregon and @arcteryx (used and new) would be at the top of my list.
Lots of other vendors that have nice aftermarket/upgrades as well.

Here's a reference for where not to go: Bad Sellers - Buyer Beware - https://forum.ih8mud.com/forums/bad-sellers-buyer-beware.352/ and anything ebay "oem" is suspect counterfeit.

Awesome, this is the info I was hoping for. Thank you so much

 

[bhsdriller]

Local Toyota dealers are pretty good at getting Toyota parts as well

 

[Marvelicious]

Local Toyota dealers are pretty good at getting Toyota parts as well

Some of them are... Mine doesn't seem to be interested in getting things for 30 year old rigs, and if they do, they want a massive premium. They're fine for "common" parts that bridge a lot of models, but they seem to be more trouble than they're worth, more often than not.

 

[IronGiant]

Some of them are... Mine doesn't seem to be interested in getting things for 30 year old rigs, and if they do, they want a massive premium. They're fine for "common" parts that bridge a lot of models, but they seem to be more trouble than they're worth, more often than not.

This has been my experience as well unfortunately.

 

[bhsdriller]

yeah can be more expensive is the only thing. I typically get part numbers ahead of time and just say order this.
Or order online for pickup

Most all can be brought in next day so that's always nice

 

[CrabCake]

This has been my experience as well unfortunately.

I was pleasantly surprised by my local dealer...I was searching for several different shim thicknesses for my output bearing in the transfer case...I needed an assortment when I changed to the part time spool and just wanted to have several thicknesses on hand for the perfect tolerance option. Point being, when I could only find them sporadically online and no single vendor had all of the sizes that I wanted, I called the dealer in town. Took them a couple of days, but they had them shipped in from a few warehouse locations for no additional charge and the pricing was more than fair. I probably saved as much in shipping from multiple vendors as the whole assortment of shims cost me.

And I agree with all other sources listed too...I've done business with most or all of them over the last few years of owning my 80 and always positive experiences. And I'm sure that you know and understand, OEM is always best for any replacement stock parts if you can find (and afford!) them...

 

[Kernal]

@IronGiant : IME it helps when dealing with your local Toyota dealer is if you bring in the part number, maybe even print out a diagram
of the system where the part is located. IME it depends some on the person at the parts counter ie: if they're busy or inexperienced they may not have time to look it up, so anything you can do to help them find the part will speed up the process.

But to find the part numbers you first can go online and search Toyota parts web sites, One of those is Partsouq.com. You can go to that site, type in the VIN of your vehicle (VIN sticker is located on the driver's door close to the lock/latch) then search for the system and the part numbers.

IME if you're nice to the parts counter guys (ie: don't be a dick) and make their lives easier by bringing in the part numbers they will reciprocate and maybe after a few orders you can ask about a discount once they know your face. An advantage of ordering locally is you usually get the part the next day and if there's any issue you can return the part at the counter without having to ship it back yourself.

You could order from Partsouq but with the Tariff situation it might be easier to order locally or from a US supplier until all that gets straightened out.

Supporting any of the MUD vendors is always a good thing as they often can find parts others can't.

 

[Mrtwooooo]

I've been buying all my parts lately from autoparts.toyota.com . Its like going to the dealership parts counter and buying the part except you order them online and pick them up at the same counter and you'll get about 28% to 30% off because you ordered it online. Then a few times a year they will have a "sale" and give you up to another 20% off. I usually try to place orders around the sale times. Seems like they are always happening around holiday and such throughout the year.
I bought new front rotors and pads for my 200 series during a sale and I think the total was about $160 for everything. Which seems like an awesome price for OEM pads and rotors on a 200.

I am pretty local to the Serra Toyota dealer which seems to have great prices from what I've read... Never ordered from them because I have another dealer that's closer. I don't get why everyone goes to Serra though. I've compared the prices of various parts to the two other dealers around Birmingham, AL and they are all about the same with discounts of about 28% to 30% off MSRP. (Compared prices on he autoparts.toyota.com site)

I'll also backup what everyone else has said... if you go to a dealer parts desk then do your research before hand and show up with a part number. I haven't found a parts desk person lately that knows much of anything besides what oil filter to get off the shelf.

Figuring out who makes the part for Toyota and buying directly from them can save you plenty of money also.

 

[Marvelicious]

@IronGiant : IME it helps when dealing with your local Toyota dealer is if you bring in the part number, maybe even print out a diagram
of the system where the part is located. IME it depends some on the person at the parts counter ie: if they're busy or inexperienced they may not have time to look it up, so anything you can do to help them find the part will speed up the process.

But to find the part numbers you first can go online and search Toyota parts web sites, One of those is Partsouq.com. You can go to that site, type in the VIN of your vehicle (VIN sticker is located on the driver's door close to the lock/latch) then search for the system and the part numbers.

IME if you're nice to the parts counter guys (ie: don't be a dick) and make their lives easier by bringing in the part numbers they will reciprocate and maybe after a few orders you can ask about a discount once they know your face. An advantage of ordering locally is you usually get the part the next day and if there's any issue you can return the part at the counter without having to ship it back yourself.

You could order from Partsouq but with the Tariff situation it might be easier to order locally or from a US supplier until all that gets straightened out.

Supporting any of the MUD vendors is always a good thing as they often can find parts others can't.

That's all excellent advice and it works if they have moderately competent guys. I've just given up on my locals. I really tried. I've always been one to call with part numbers (they're 30-40 minutes away, so I call) and do my best to be friendly and patient... I've never dealt with the same guy twice at the local place - I think they've got extremely high turnover (presumably because the dealership isn't treating them well) and so it's impossible to develop any kind of relationship. The closest option after that is well over an hour away - worse with traffic, and it always has traffic. Honestly, the poor service from the local guys is one of the reasons I so preferred online ordering from outfits like Partsouq. I'm giving Dave Steadman a try currently, and he seems to be good at what he does. I'm really pretty easy to please as a customer, but that dealership lost me.

I have no doubt there are good ones out there, just not in my neighborhood.

 

[60 toy ota]

I don't get why everyone goes to Serra though. I've compared the prices of various parts to the two other dealers around Birmingham, AL and they are all about the same with discounts of about 28% to 30% off MSRP. (Compared prices on he autoparts.toyota.com site)

For me it's the nice website, good customer service, and sweet shipping deals, not to mention frequent 25%off sales. For you, you've got a great excuse to visit wheeler lake and other awesome areas

 

[Kernal]

Dealing with local dealers is like anything else, there's good and bad, employee turnover, etc. I'd get one new Parts counter employee "trained" (or at least used to me showing up with a long list of part numbers) then he'd leave and I'd have to start over with the new guy (same local dealership) but then new ownership came in and all Dept heads changed including the Parts Dept. After that no more discounts but also prices for parts were 15-20% above Toyota suggested retail so now I drive a little bit further in the other direction to order parts from a different dealer.

 

[NeverFinis]

If it is big, heavy or fragile, I order locally but I generally wait for a nationwide Toyota parts sale if it is expensive. The best example of this is when I bought a rear axle housing.

If it is anything else, I order from Impex, PartSouq or Cruiser Outfitters. I do order from other ih8mud vendors, like CruiserMatt and Trail Tailor. Looks like CruiserMatt has more LS swap parts available.. I mean, my gas pedal adapter looks like ass compared to his...

Impex is the slowest, but has the best prices, depending on the YEN/US exchange rate. It is very favorable right now. They are able to get parts that others show as NLA. Not always, but more often than not. I have an order with them placed Aug 26, has been fulfilled, and now waiting for shipping. Add import duty to that..

PartSouq takes unbelievable care in their packaging, and can get me items faster than any US Toyota dealership.

I mean, it isn't as if Toyota dealerships keep 80 series parts on the shelf. They also baulk at selling FZJ80 parts for my LX450.... Yes, it was difficult ordering a rear axle housing for my LX450 from the local Toyota dealership... the Lexus dealership is further away, and they add a Lexus tax.

I did an almost full mechanical refresh of my LX450, and any small savings really adds up quickly.

 

[Marvelicious]

They also baulk at selling FZJ80 parts for my LX450....

I hate it when the pull crap like this... I know the part I need, please just sell it to me. I had a friend who used to deal with stubborn parts counter guys with "brown":
He'd give them a part number...
Parts guy: "What vehicle is this for,"
Friend: "It's brown"
Parts guy: "No, but I need to know what brand,"
Friend: "Brown"
Parts guy: "This part is for a Chevy, is that right?"
"Brown"
My friend is standing there, greasy clothes and hands from obviously working on a car, clearly a gearhead... just sell him the HEI module he asked for, it's not going to make any more sense to you when he explains that it's going into a Jeep Wagoneer that has a Ford engine.

 

[ClubEllis]

If it is big, heavy or fragile, I order locally but I generally wait for a nationwide Toyota parts sale if it is expensive. The best example of this is when I bought a rear axle housing.

If it is anything else, I order from Impex, PartSouq or Cruiser Outfitters. I do order from other ih8mud vendors, like CruiserMatt and Trail Tailor. Looks like CruiserMatt has more LS swap parts available.. I mean, my gas pedal adapter looks like ass compared to his...

Impex is the slowest, but has the best prices, depending on the YEN/US exchange rate. It is very favorable right now. They are able to get parts that others show as NLA. Not always, but more often than not. I have an order with them placed Aug 26, has been fulfilled, and now waiting for shipping. Add import duty to that..

PartSouq takes unbelievable care in their packaging, and can get me items faster than any US Toyota dealership.

I mean, it isn't as if Toyota dealerships keep 80 series parts on the shelf. They also baulk at selling FZJ80 parts for my LX450.... Yes, it was difficult ordering a rear axle housing for my LX450 from the local Toyota dealership... the Lexus dealership is further away, and they add a Lexus tax.

I did an almost full mechanical refresh of my LX450, and any small savings really adds up quickly.

This is a dumb question, but is there a way to verify the part on Impex? For example, I've looked up P/Ns on partsouq and they've been slightly different parts than I was expecting, but because they have a picture, I can verify before placing my order. With Impex, there's not much verification that I can see. Separately, let's say I am looking at the correct part (43405-60070 - birfield joint), Impex is almost half the cost of Partsouq which is half the cost of purchasing directly from a US dealership. Even with tariffs, I'd come out way ahead of US MSRP. If Impex works out, I'd practically jump out of my skin to keep ordering stuff from them.

 

[NeverFinis]

This is a dumb question, but is there a way to verify the part on Impex? For example, I've looked up P/Ns on partsouq and they've been slightly different parts than I was expecting, but because they have a picture, I can verify before placing my order. With Impex, there's not much verification that I can see. Separately, let's say I am looking at the correct part (43405-60070 - birfield joint), Impex is almost half the cost of Partsouq which is half the cost of purchasing directly from a US dealership. Even with tariffs, I'd come out way ahead of US MSRP. If Impex works out, I'd practically jump out of my skin to keep ordering stuff from them.

Tbf, I use PartSouq to identify the part but purchase from Impex..