Do I need to rear shocks if I do the front shocks?
05-14-21, 12:26 PM
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Do I need to rear shocks if I do the front shocks?
Hi all. First time poster, long time lurker.
I am replacing my front shocks due to a broken coil with pre-assembled KYB SR4130/31. I have found a lot of helpful info on this forum, but one item was not quite clear to me...
If I put on the KYBs and therefore deactivate the electronic component of all 4 shocks, will the rear shocks still function as a normal shock? Or, will my rear end sag, or anything?
I am replacing my front shocks due to a broken coil with pre-assembled KYB SR4130/31. I have found a lot of helpful info on this forum, but one item was not quite clear to me...
If I put on the KYBs and therefore deactivate the electronic component of all 4 shocks, will the rear shocks still function as a normal shock? Or, will my rear end sag, or anything?
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kgvjr (07-27-21)
05-15-21, 06:09 AM
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Thanks for that. Is there any wisdom as to what setting it should be on before i disconnect. I am thinking these new shocks may be a touch stiffer, so perhaps sport should be the final setting before disconnecting?
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kgvjr (07-27-21)
05-16-21, 03:36 AM
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Sounds reasonable. If they don't feel right, you can put the fuse back in temporarily to change the setting.
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kgvjr (07-27-21)
05-17-21, 04:22 AM
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If your change your shocks with non OEM ones, you loose all kind of dampening control. It doesn't matter in what setting you left the ****. It will work as a normal shock.
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kgvjr (07-27-21)
10-14-21, 01:40 PM
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OP what is the mileage on your car? There are some confusing aspects to your symptoms & the repairs done to date.
Was the bouncy ride in the front or rear?
Replacing the front springs was unnecessary.
#1 The electronic shocks are not controlled by the ECU. Each shock, F & R, have a servo on top. when you dial Comfort, the servo moves the valve in the shock to allow more fluid to pass back & forth, thereby softening the ride.. When you dial Sport, the valve closes slightly to allow less fluid to pass back & forth, thereby stiffening the ride.
#2 The air ride in the rear operates independently of the shocks. Your airbags are old & probably leaking.
#3 F + R shocks & R airbags should have been replaced at the same time on a vehicle of this age.
I just went thru this 3 years ago on my wife's 04. New F + R OEM electronic shocks and OEM airbags. Vehicle rides like DREAM again.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...oem-parts.html
Hope this helps.
Was the bouncy ride in the front or rear?
Replacing the front springs was unnecessary.
#1 The electronic shocks are not controlled by the ECU. Each shock, F & R, have a servo on top. when you dial Comfort, the servo moves the valve in the shock to allow more fluid to pass back & forth, thereby softening the ride.. When you dial Sport, the valve closes slightly to allow less fluid to pass back & forth, thereby stiffening the ride.
#2 The air ride in the rear operates independently of the shocks. Your airbags are old & probably leaking.
#3 F + R shocks & R airbags should have been replaced at the same time on a vehicle of this age.
I just went thru this 3 years ago on my wife's 04. New F + R OEM electronic shocks and OEM airbags. Vehicle rides like DREAM again.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...oem-parts.html
Hope this helps.
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