mk2 alto works rs/r - front struts

[Goofy[HSK]]

Since mine were completely stuffed, i've been searching for replacements - here's what i've got so far

Original suzuki sports part number : 4FJ36-F20 (made by KYB)
* I don't think all works' got suzuki sport - mine might be special *

Replacement Suzuki Sports part numbers:
4MJ36-F21 - Right hand side
4MJ36-F26 - Left hand side
15,500yen each (~$180AUD) - still trying to get a price landed in australia (SA)

A local suspension workshop has also found a Koni Sport which is similar to my current stuffed SS items - haven't got much detail about it yet (except it has a different shaft diameter) -- but $430 for the pair

[Goofy[HSK]]

oh - SS replacement fronts are 5 way damper adjustable (have more specs if anyone wants them)

If anyones interested in the rears..

Part number fitted to mine (mmm damper adjustable) : 4BJ36-R50
Replacement number : 4RJ36-R50 (8 way adjustable)
JPY12,000 each (~$140AUD)

[eDave]

I asked Greenline.jp for a quote on race suspension (stage 1) for my car.

Here's what they said:

Thanks for your enquiry. Pricing information as requested:
Suzuki Sport STEP 1 Height Adjustable Suspension Set 4NS36-S71: 138,600 yen
Shipping: 37,000 yen
TOTAL: 175,600 yen
TOTAL w/Paypal Fees: 184,380 yen

To which I said:

Thanks for the quote Jason.

I have one question I'd like to ask before proceeding with the transaction.
Is duty payable on this item or is it included in the price.
If duty or other taxes need to be paid, when and how are they paid and
roughly how much would they be in total.

Also, I'd like to change my payment method to direct bank transfer.

Their reply

Hi Dave,

Hope you are well. Our service includes only the products and shipping
costs. Packages may be subject to tax and/or duty upon entry to the
destination country.

Greenline Motorsports are not tax agents and because we deal
internationally, it is not possible for us to know the import tax systems
for every country in the world.
From our experience in Australia, the import system works as follows:
Cost of products + 15% (maximum) import duties + cost of shipping + 10% GST.
Note that for some parts such as engine management, there is 0% duties and
3% for turbos.

Although not a guarantee, we have found that small items under the value of
AU$1000 are not generally inspected and pass through without the need to pay
duties or GST. We do what we can to minimise the tax that needs to be paid
in the case where the package is inspected in Japan before the package is
shipped. Supplementary documentation can be supplied if required. We
advise that you contact the local customs authority if you require further
information on importing into Australia.

Pricing information as requested:
Suzuki Sport STEP 1 Height Adjustable Suspension Set 4NS36-S71: 138,600 yen
Shipping: 37,000 yen
TOTAL: 175,600 yen AU$2042

To which I shuddered violetly to.
2042 and then another 10% and duties?
For suspension (and at a lesser cost than on the suzuki sport website)?

*backs away slowly*

Yours sounds like a better deal man.

[Alpha76]

If your after cheap then 86 Swift struts will fit. You have to do a slight mod to them as the hole centres in the strut to connect them to the alto steering knuckles are 57mm and you need 55mm. 1mm off each hole will see them lining up and the bolts and lock washers cover this 1mm easy. I used the entire macpherson strut assembly when i tried it (strut, spring, top mounting etc) but i think the struts on there own are compatible.

The only other thing is you need the 86 swift brake hoses as the clamps that hold the rubber hose to the strut are 90 degrees out compared to 89 alto. This put an unacceptable amount of stretch on them when you try to spin them to fit.

This isnt going to get you height adjustable or anything and the ride height is about 20mm higher than i would have liked but thought id put it out there for general knowledge. At least when you go to pedders and say you have an 86 swift they dont look at you quite so strangely.

Daniel

[Goofy[HSK]]

Went and did the telegraphic transfer yesterday for these.

Total cost 69000yen ($827AUD)
+ $25 fees

Hopefully that'll be all the costs

( Thats front and rear struts/shocks + delivery )

[eDave]

Who did you get them through?

[Goofy[HSK]]

Direct from Suzuki Sport Japan

http://www.suzukisport.com/
info@suzukisport.com

Very helpful, every suzuki place i've contacted in Oz has yet to reply to any of my enquiries

[johnyc]

Sorry to tell yuo this now goofy, but I have some front struts in good condition that i would have parted with for under a $100!
DOH!
jc

[Goofy[HSK]]

sent last friday (Mar 17)
arrived in melbourne sunday (mar 19)
...

still sitting in melbourne
stuck in customs it seems

[Goofy[HSK]]

wooo, i have them in my possession

total cost was 55000yen for the parts
14000yen for delivery (they discounted 2000yen from original quote for some reason.

so ~850aud

didn't have to pay any GST or Duties to customs - just had to show the invoice saying they were under $1000

[n2o_spark]

thats awesome.. i was thinking about getting new shocks and springs for my beast... but after exhaust and paint