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Anyone using/used KYB shocks/struts? I need to replace the whole shabang and don't like/won't pay the extreme price for bilstein or koni. I don't want to use parts store stuff either ie...monroe, gabriel. KYB seems to be priced about right and maybe a good compromise in the middle. I'm going to replace the struts, shocks, and quads all at the same time. All on the car appear to be original Oh, I have already replaced the springs with the FMS "C" kit.

 

TT91

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I just replaced my old KYBs with some KYB Gas adjustables.....there freakin nice...expensive, but nice. Never had any complaints.

 

90mustangGT

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KYB are the best bang for the buck strut/shock out there IMO. They are alot better than stock or replacments but cheaper. They might not ride quite as smooth but we ain't buildin' caddies here. I ran them on my old car, run them on my foxbody, and I put them on my beater. I am replacing them with Lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's probally next week, they are still good as when I bought them but I'm going full drag. I'll probally keep them if I get another mustang or sell them if I can get something for them.

 

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Thanks for the kwik replies. Sounds like they will work good for what I need. These C spring are so stiff the suspension doesn't travel much anyways I love these springs.

I'm looking and there is quite a price difference in the KYB non and adjustables. I might just go with non-adjustable, it handles very well now. Should be great with new ones. I don't get these lil quad shocks, they're more than the rear shocks.

 

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dont replace tha quads... you don't even really need them... i'm about to install some kyb GR-2s tmrw... i'll let you know how they are...

 

90mustangGT

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Get some LCA's and UCA's, they will make a big difference in everything.

 

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Thanks 90, I been looking hard at control arms too. These stock units suck.

 

90mustangGT

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PNY PWR said:

Thanks 90, I been looking hard at control arms too. These stock units suck.

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The rear end is probally the worse link in the suspesnsion. The KYB's are going to make the car stick to the road alot better and the springs will take out body roll and keep it in one position but the car will probally not quite feel stable. The rear end is trying to steer itself. Great for a 2500HD with a trailor and fire engines but not for our cars.

 

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7912316768&category=33590

135 for a strut/shock set

 

the pony boy

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i have kyb's with eibach(sp?)progressive springs and love them. very good for the money imo!

 

Michael Yount

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I've used KYB's before - not a bad unit for the price; no complaints. But I like my Bilstein's MUCH better.

 

RTGreen

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I have the KTB/AGX struts and shocks with Eibach springs. These shocks and struts are great. I've had no problems with them and they improved my track times.

 

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Is there a downside to just removing the quad shocks?

 

RTGreen

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Daggar said:

Is there a downside to just removing the quad shocks?

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From what I've seen on stock suspensions removing the Quad shocks creates bad wheel hop.

 

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RTGreen said:

From what I've seen on stock suspensions removing the Quad shocks creates bad wheel hop.

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Can that be fixed by installing a good set of lower control arms? Say.... those new Steeda aluminum pieces?

 

RTGreen

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Daggar said:

Can that be fixed by installing a good set of lower control arms? Say.... those new Steeda aluminum pieces?

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Good question. Most of my friends that have removed the quads installed Panhard braces, so I don't know if aftermarket control arms alone will resolve the wheel hop.

 

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i have the kyb gr-2s with the eibach pro springs,great improvement over stock and hard to beat the price.

 

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bmorrisj said:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7912316768&category=33590

135 for a strut/shock set

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I got my set for $123.50+ship

 

PNY PWR

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got my set for $123.50+ship

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Don't be stingy, where from? I'm fixin to order those on Ebay.


What's the diff. in the AGX and GR2's?