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post Aug 28, 2006 - 9:59 AM
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I'm in the market for some new shocks. I'm looking @ KYB Gas shocks. I only know 2 kinds of shocks, KYB's & Tokico's. Are there any other good brands out there?


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2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
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post Sep 2, 2006 - 10:35 AM
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$281.60 for the kby's, & $320.00 for the install, which is nuts. Now (i don't really know much about suspension mind you) the way it was explained to me, was the shocks/struts are kyb which will replace the whole rear susp, and the shocks will replace the front ones and i'll keep my eibach springs on the front? What's the difference between shocks, struts, sways, springs (are self explanitory). Does anyone have like, a picture of an entire setup so I can tell what's what? I'm not really trying to jack my own thread, but it is along the same lines because i'm looking at susp for the celli! Thanks guys.

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1998 Toyota Celica GT
2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
1974 Datsun 260Z
1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon

Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.
post Sep 2, 2006 - 1:09 PM
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QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Sep 2, 2006 - 10:35 AM) [snapback]475425[/snapback]

$281.60 for the kby's, & $320.00 for the install, which is nuts. Now (i don't really know much about suspension mind you) the way it was explained to me, was the shocks/struts are kyb which will replace the whole rear susp, and the shocks will replace the front ones and i'll keep my eibach springs on the front? What's the difference between shocks, struts, sways, springs (are self explanitory). Does anyone have like, a picture of an entire setup so I can tell what's what? I'm not really trying to jack my own thread, but it is along the same lines because i'm looking at susp for the celli! Thanks guys.

-Triscuit

Struts- They house the shocks and springs
Shock- They are inserted inside the strut housing. Play a major role in ride quality
Springs- They go over the shock and sit on the lower strut plate and top strut plate.
Sways- a front and rear bar that is connected to the strut by endlinks. They are designed to stop body roll when cornering.
Strut Bars- Bars that connect to the top strut monut bolts on each side of the car. They allow for less body twisting during driving.


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- m0dd3d1   Shocks/Struts:   Aug 28, 2006 - 9:59 AM
- - hitcachi   bilsteins. And koni's are awesome for performa...   Aug 28, 2006 - 10:30 AM
- - LewFX   monroes but those are crap imo   Aug 28, 2006 - 10:32 AM
- - m0dd3d1   Sweet thx! Do any of them range higher, price...   Aug 28, 2006 - 1:59 PM
- - hitcachi   lol, when it comes to shocks..... you get what you...   Aug 28, 2006 - 2:15 PM
- - LewFX   i can do a price list: Kyb: front shocks $50-...   Aug 28, 2006 - 2:34 PM
- - jdg371   if your creative.. shortened strut mounts with MR...   Aug 28, 2006 - 2:45 PM
|- - Kwanza26   QUOTE(jdg371 @ Aug 28, 2006 - 7:45 P...   Aug 29, 2006 - 10:44 AM
|- - jdg371   QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Aug 29, 2006 - 11:4...   Aug 30, 2006 - 2:01 PM
- - LewFX   didnt coomer try something like this and something...   Aug 28, 2006 - 3:31 PM
- - hitcachi   ya i remember a thread while back and something ha...   Aug 28, 2006 - 11:46 PM
- - hitcachi   http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...horte...   Aug 30, 2006 - 3:01 PM
|- - jdg371   QUOTE(hitcachi @ Aug 30, 2006 - 4:01...   Aug 30, 2006 - 3:52 PM
- - airfron   doesn't Tanabe make coilovers for the 6g too.....   Aug 30, 2006 - 5:34 PM
- - m0dd3d1   So I've got a quote: for roughly $600, I ...   Aug 30, 2006 - 6:59 PM
|- - hitcachi   QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Aug 30, 2006 - 6:59 ...   Aug 31, 2006 - 10:52 AM
- - jdg371   gr2s are like 60bux a piece.. grab a case of beer....   Aug 31, 2006 - 2:35 PM
- - LewFX   kybs are as low as 50 now, 200 and some shipping, ...   Aug 31, 2006 - 2:50 PM
- - m0dd3d1   $281.60 for the kby's, & $320.00...   Sep 2, 2006 - 10:35 AM
|- - zipstrips   QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Sep 2, 2006 - 8:35 A...   Sep 2, 2006 - 1:06 PM
||- - Originalfuture   QUOTE(zipstrips @ Sep 2, 2006 - 1:06...   Sep 2, 2006 - 10:14 PM
|- - hitcachi   QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Sep 2, 2006 - 10:35 ...   Sep 2, 2006 - 1:09 PM
- - Galcobar   The shocks, or shock dampeners, control the moveme...   Sep 2, 2006 - 8:37 PM


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