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04-17-09 | 04:53 PM
#31
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"what do you think? if i use stock strut instead of KYB? will that be any negative affect. becuase i just change a new set to OEM Strut. Thanks?"
I had thought about doing that too but others suggested replacing the originals because you're already in there. Save a bit more and do it all at the same time. I got mine (KYB-GR2s) with shipping from Ebay for $305.99. That's a deal.
I'm glad I made that choice and my originals only had 40K on them.
I had thought about doing that too but others suggested replacing the originals because you're already in there. Save a bit more and do it all at the same time. I got mine (KYB-GR2s) with shipping from Ebay for $305.99. That's a deal.
I'm glad I made that choice and my originals only had 40K on them.
I think i will still replace it KYB. becuase if i want to do it. i have to do it right.
04-17-09 | 05:27 PM
#33
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From: CA
04-17-09 | 05:42 PM
#35
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"did you also replace the longer sturb since you are adding spacer on it?"
If you meant wheel studs (sturb
) no. I used Ichiba version 2 wheel spacers and they have new studs in them. Research them on the vendor list. Several vendors have sold them. They work very nicely.
If you meant wheel studs (sturb
) no. I used Ichiba version 2 wheel spacers and they have new studs in them. Research them on the vendor list. Several vendors have sold them. They work very nicely.
04-17-09 | 05:44 PM
#36
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Still have them. Haven't sold them. They rode great!!!
I've never sold in the classifieds plus wouldn't I need someone to vouch for me? I've never met anyone on the forum since I'm relatively new at this.
04-17-09 | 06:20 PM
#37
I think I would keep them to, they won't last as long as they would at stock height but IMO it would be a waste to switch them out after 3k miles. I'm on DF-210's and stock shocks, they'll probably need to be replaced by next year but they've been fine for now.
04-17-09 | 06:21 PM
#38
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"did you also replace the longer sturb since you are adding spacer on it?"
If you meant wheel studs (sturb ) no. I used Ichiba version 2 wheel spacers and they have new studs in them. Research them on the vendor list. Several vendors have sold them. They work very nicely.
If you meant wheel studs (sturb
) no. I used Ichiba version 2 wheel spacers and they have new studs in them. Research them on the vendor list. Several vendors have sold them. They work very nicely. 
04-17-09 | 07:11 PM
#39
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IIRC stock wheels are +50
GS460 wheels are +45
04-17-09 | 08:30 PM
#41
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From: CA
is more stiffer than OEM strut. any idea???
04-17-09 | 08:55 PM
#42
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Thanks for the compliment!! I did the springs, struts and spacers all at the same time so I can't say how the spacers alone changed the ride. It does turn very well but I will add a Daizen sway bar setup to finish it off. Yes, the spacers are plug and play. Very simple - very easy. Can't go wrong in my opinion for how they changed the appearance of the GS.
04-17-09 | 08:59 PM
#43
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In my humble opinion, I can't tell a difference between the stock struts and the KYBs. From what I've been told and especially since you just put in new struts... if I were you, I'd invest in a Daizen Sway bar set up based on positive comments that others have made on the forum. You have new struts, i wouldn't waste them since you put a good amount of coin into them. If they had been old like mine, that would have been another story.
04-17-09 | 10:44 PM
#44
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In my humble opinion, I can't tell a difference between the stock struts and the KYBs. From what I've been told and especially since you just put in new struts... if I were you, I'd invest in a Daizen Sway bar set up based on positive comments that others have made on the forum. You have new struts, i wouldn't waste them since you put a good amount of coin into them. If they had been old like mine, that would have been another story.
I check price for spacer. it takes about $300 for 2 pairs. the spacer are kinda expensive.
