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KYB GR2 Install, Cut Needed?

Feb 28, 2004 - 6:12 PM
mr_dude View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '04 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	About to order some GR2s. I know with Koni's you have to cut the front struts for the insert. Is it the same with the KYBs? The rears come with the housing (I think), but the fronts are just inserts. Do they nicely slide into place or do I need to do some cutting? --------------------

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May 27, 2004 - 11:37 PM

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QUOTE (S_C_M @ May 27, 2004 - 8:31 AM)

QUOTE (phat94celi @ Mar 22, 2004 - 8:18 PM)

Actually, the stock strut housing isn't made for changeable inserts. You have to cut the housing open at the top, take the old insert out, put the new one in, and then weld the top back on. There is also a bolt in the bottom of the struts to bolt it to the housing.

Mostly correct, but no welding is required; the new strut is secured to the old rear housing by a bolt through the bottom. Koni supplies a rubber grommet that seals everything up to a degree, and the insert itself is completely self-contained. Still wondering why there is a misconception about the welding (or lack thereof).

mikew04, It is no more or less difficult to change out an insert than it is to do a complete housing. Either way, you have to remove the strut and spring assembly off the car, compress the spring, and remove the strut top bushing. With inserts, the only other thing you need to do is remove the threaded retention collar that holds the inserts in the housings and replace them.

I wasn't sure about the welding. Thats what I was told when I bought mine used. Unfortunately, I never got to install them before I lost my Celi.

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mr_dude KYB GR2 Install Feb 28, 2004 - 6:12 PM

Digndoug Theres no need for any cutting, just swap out.... ... Feb 28, 2004 - 8:39 PM

MoralWarfare you have to cut the rears with koni, not the front... Feb 29, 2004 - 10:08 PM

mr_dude Cool! I can' wait for 'em to come in.... Feb 29, 2004 - 10:56 PM

DustyBurns30 what has to be cut on the rear strut to install th... Feb 29, 2004 - 11:03 PM

ghostdog QUOTE (DustyBurns30 @ Feb 29, 2004 - 11:03 PM) wha... Feb 29, 2004 - 11:33 PM

DustyBurns30 oh, ok so nothing really complex. that's cool ... Mar 2, 2004 - 8:36 PM

mr_dude Well I got them installed and I must say, the Eiba... Mar 15, 2004 - 11:18 PM

phat94celi QUOTE (gh0st_d0g @ Feb 29, 2004 - 9:33 PM) QUOTE (... Mar 22, 2004 - 3:18 PM

sonar about to buy KYB-GR2, any1 know where can get it c... Mar 24, 2004 - 4:36 PM

5sfeTurbo Thats the best place, were I got mine. Mar 24, 2004 - 5:41 PM

mikew04 Do they make the enitre strut housing for the fron... May 27, 2004 - 10:13 AM

S_C_M QUOTE (phat94celi @ Mar 22, 2004 - 8:18 PM) A... May 27, 2004 - 10:31 AM

CJOHNST3 the fronts are full replacements if your Celica ha... May 27, 2004 - 10:36 AM

phat94celi QUOTE (S_C_M @ May 27, 2004 - 8:31 AM) QUOTE (phat... May 27, 2004 - 11:37 PM

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