Went with KYB
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Car: 1987 Black IROC-Z (SOLD)
Went with KYB
Well after 22 yrs my Factory stock Bilsteins need replacing. So after checking Bilstein prices for the front struts & rear shocks, I said forget it, no matter how good they are. Also, since I am driving fewer miles here in Florida on better roads I am going with KYB-GR2 front strut (236001) & KYB-Gas- a-just rear shocks (KG-5562). Bought from Summit Racing for $193.00 vs $800+for the Bilsteins. Will Post the results after the install.
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Re: Went with KYB
That's the combo I used, and couldn't be happier.
I couldn't justify $800++ on shocks either, it's just hard to put that much money into just shocks.
What springs are you sporting there as well?
I couldn't justify $800++ on shocks either, it's just hard to put that much money into just shocks.
What springs are you sporting there as well?
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Re: Went with KYB
yep.
moog 5662 in front, moog cc635 in rear.
moog 5662 in front, moog cc635 in rear.
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Re: Went with KYB
I also went this route and I am very satisfied with it. I like how the ride is sporty but not to harsh.
05-16-2009, 03:46 PM
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Re: Went with KYB
Well on went my KYB struts & shocks today and my old original factory stock ( 22 yrs +) Bilsteins are finally HISTORY. This is a project that I could no longer put off. Just a short drive and the KYB's seem soild enough and are a improvement over my wore out Bilsteins. They were a very good product but the price now is just out of sight, so I suggest the KYB route. P/n's are in my first Post.
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QUOTE=phess11;4160701]I thought Bilsteins had a lifetime warranty. Can't you get them replaced for free?[/QUOTE
They were original factory installed on 1987 IROC-Z and I don't think they had a lifetime warranty. That was 22 1/2 years since I bought the car new and I got good use out of those Struts & Shocks. The front strut just started leaking.
They were original factory installed on 1987 IROC-Z and I don't think they had a lifetime warranty. That was 22 1/2 years since I bought the car new and I got good use out of those Struts & Shocks. The front strut just started leaking.
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