 Ebay kyb struts? |
 Aug 26, 2013 - 3:11 PM
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So I'm looking into getting new suspension and just wondering if these kyb struts from ebay would be any good? Are they legit kyb? And would I need anything else if I got these or is this everything I need?
Edit: I'm an idiot and didn't post the link, http://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-GR-2-SHOCKS-SP...9-/120653716592 This post has been edited by PegGTS: Aug 26, 2013 - 3:59 PM -------------------- 2007 Impreza 2.5i - Daily
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Aug 26, 2013 - 11:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I think my struts are blown, I can feel every single bump in the road lol. They've been like that since I've had the car. So Monroe struts offer a softer ride? I don't have plans to lower the car because ****ty roads haha so I'm just looking for a comfy ride
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Aug 27, 2013 - 11:43 AM
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QUOTE (PegGTS @ Aug 26, 2013 - 9:48 PM)  I think my struts are blown, I can feel every single bump in the road lol. They've been like that since I've had the car. So Monroe struts offer a softer ride? I don't have plans to lower the car because ****ty roads haha so I'm just looking for a comfy ride Sounds like your springs are too stiff. Blown struts actually make the ride very soft and bouncy. If you have lowering springs at all, then that is your issue, if you still have stock springs then as someone mentioned check your tire pressure. Monroe struts are OE replacements, kyb GR2/Excel-G (same strut, they just changed the name) are supposedly ~10% stiffer than stock. Based on what I've seen though, monroe struts never seem to last more than about 50k miles, the kyb are much higher quality IMO. --------------------  94 GT - Sold -------- 69 Pontiac Lemans - Sold 88 Alltrac - Sold ---- 04 WRX - Sold 00 GT-S - Sold ------ 91 Miata - project/drift car 95 GT - Sold -------- 96 GT - New Daily Drive |
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Aug 27, 2013 - 12:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (6strngs @ Aug 27, 2013 - 12:43 PM) QUOTE (PegGTS @ Aug 26, 2013 - 9:48 PM) I think my struts are blown, I can feel every single bump in the road lol. They've been like that since I've had the car. So Monroe struts offer a softer ride? I don't have plans to lower the car because ****ty roads haha so I'm just looking for a comfy ride Sounds like your springs are too stiff. Blown struts actually make the ride very soft and bouncy. If you have lowering springs at all, then that is your issue, if you still have stock springs then as someone mentioned check your tire pressure. Monroe struts are OE replacements, kyb GR2/Excel-G (same strut, they just changed the name) are supposedly ~10% stiffer than stock. Based on what I've seen though, monroe struts never seem to last more than about 50k miles, the kyb are much higher quality IMO. I don't have lowering springs, and as far as I know the springs are stock. Is there perhaps something wrong with the springs? And if so what would be good replacement springs without lowering it? -------------------- 2007 Impreza 2.5i - Daily
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PegGTS Ebay kyb struts? Aug 26, 2013 - 3:11 PM
CrimsonSTX From the ebay post. "GENERIC PICTURE, ACTUAL ... Aug 26, 2013 - 4:54 PM Box http://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-4-SHOCKS-STRUT...044... Aug 26, 2013 - 5:02 PM Keiri Try Just Suspension: http://www.justsuspension.com... Aug 26, 2013 - 7:12 PM
bnr32celica QUOTE (Keiri @ Aug 26, 2013 - 8:12 P... Aug 26, 2013 - 7:26 PM PegGTS Any suggestions on struts for a smoother / softer ... Aug 26, 2013 - 10:26 PM Box If you're on stock springs just get some Monro... Aug 26, 2013 - 11:12 PM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (Box @ Aug 26, 2013 - 9:12 PM)... Aug 26, 2013 - 11:18 PM Box Then Monroe is the way to go then. Another thing ... Aug 27, 2013 - 1:04 AM richee3 What size wheels and tires are you on? That will a... Aug 27, 2013 - 12:45 PM PegGTS QUOTE (richee3 @ Aug 27, 2013 - 1:45... Aug 27, 2013 - 12:49 PM 6strngs When you go over dips or bumps at higher speeds on... Aug 27, 2013 - 5:14 PM PegGTS QUOTE (6strngs @ Aug 27, 2013 - 6:14... Aug 27, 2013 - 5:28 PM 6strngs Well, if you're on stock springs, your struts ... Aug 27, 2013 - 11:20 PM Box That or the bushings in the suspension are worn ou... Aug 28, 2013 - 12:05 AM PegGTS Thanks everyone I'll have a look into all that... Aug 28, 2013 - 1:12 AM |
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