 KYB strut mounts differ? |
 Nov 14, 2012 - 8:17 PM
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Hello,
I ordered 2 rear KYB strut mounts from amazon, both model number SM5087. However, look different from each other, not drastically but it is noticeable. Biggest difference is on mount has ring around the metal cup on the top while the other does not. Has anyone ever dealt with this or does it sound like it could be an issue? Just trying to make sure so I don't run into issues during installation or while on the road. Thanks |
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Dec 4, 2012 - 10:08 PM
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well, sometimes they change design, will work either way. but the key is, will it change ride height.
I noticed original toyota mounts were different from KYB, and then so I bought newer toyota ones they looked like the KYB, and I realized KYB either makes it for toyota or toyota is using the same design as KYB. Either way the design changed. One thing I noticed is there might be some possibility that the newer designs might change ride height if its thicker. I measured my ride height after and measured the two mounts, off by some. not sure if its psychological coincidence but i noticed the ride height change fairly easily by just looking at the gap, especially I only changed 1 side first, i noticed it. best to get both sides of course. -------------------- 94 Celica GT
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Dec 10, 2012 - 4:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '09 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
QUOTE (trdproven @ Dec 4, 2012 - 11:08 PM)  well, sometimes they change design, will work either way. but the key is, will it change ride height. I noticed original toyota mounts were different from KYB, and then so I bought newer toyota ones they looked like the KYB, and I realized KYB either makes it for toyota or toyota is using the same design as KYB. Either way the design changed. One thing I noticed is there might be some possibility that the newer designs might change ride height if its thicker. I measured my ride height after and measured the two mounts, off by some. not sure if its psychological coincidence but i noticed the ride height change fairly easily by just looking at the gap, especially I only changed 1 side first, i noticed it. best to get both sides of course. Hmm I measured this and one side seemed to be lower by like 1/4 inch, but i couldnt really tell visually, the car seemed to be on a level surface too, but it's rides pretty smooth so hopefully it won't make a difference in the long run |
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jesse09 KYB strut mounts differ? Nov 14, 2012 - 8:17 PM
rave2n QUOTE (jesse09 @ Nov 14, 2012 - 9:17... Nov 15, 2012 - 11:44 AM jesse09 Here's some on photobucket, I'm not sure i... Nov 15, 2012 - 6:59 PM Galcobar Larger pics? Rather difficult to see details.
Th... Nov 16, 2012 - 8:42 AM
jesse09 QUOTE (Galcobar @ Nov 16, 2012 - 9:4... Nov 16, 2012 - 11:31 AM rave2n Hmm, may just be a brand difference.
I think it... Nov 16, 2012 - 3:52 PM jesse09 QUOTE (rave2n @ Nov 16, 2012 - 4:52 ... Nov 16, 2012 - 6:56 PM Galcobar Given they're supposed to be the same item, I... Nov 17, 2012 - 7:10 AM jesse09 In case anyone else ever has this issue, I had the... Nov 29, 2012 - 7:54 PM trdproven naw it won't you should be good to go...origin... Dec 21, 2012 - 1:44 AM |
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