e-man

I’ve researched this issue quite a bit and read a number of posts. It seems the general consensus is that KYB manufactures shock absorbers for Lexus. My question is this. Does KYB make Lexus-only shocks that get installed at the factory? In other words, if I buy KYB shocks from rockauto.com, are they identical to the KYB shocks to get installed when the cars are built?

DLACam

They are not the same, the one KYB make for Lexus will have different specifications than the one on Rockauto, but Rockauto ones are still excellent, I bought them, I 100% recommend, unless you have the dollar to get it the oem from the dealer, it's about 50% more expensive.

Oro

I’ve been using KYB exclusively since c.2010, in quite a few vehicles of mine and family. No regrets, ever. Put a set in the rear of an 09 GS last weekend and they feel great. I have an ES with 100k on a set (installed 2014) and they still feel good, no issues.

Go with them, you’ll be happy.

Striker223

The RA versions will be stiffer than stock, they intentionally do that since they figure most people will not be replacing all the other rubber in the suspension so they valve it to compensate for that.