anybody with kyb gr-2?
09-20-06, 10:50 AM
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anybody with kyb gr-2?
sup guys.... i did a search didn't find anything on kyb gr-2 shocks .. i was wondering if any of you are using kyb gr-2 shocks and if so how is it ? hows the ride? and sorry if this is repost
thanx - john
thanx - john
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09-20-06, 10:55 AM
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They are the replacement for the OEM...not sure if there would be much difference in the ride, but they are what I am going with in the future, though I have been looking at some JDM options (check you HyperRev Magazine as there were many shocks listed I have never seen).
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They are the replacement for the OEM...not sure if there would be much difference in the ride, but they are what I am going with in the future, though I have been looking at some JDM options (check you HyperRev Magazine as there were many shocks listed I have never seen).
09-20-06, 11:15 AM
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The KYBs are what comes OEM (though a different generation). It is not necessarily a DIY project as messing with those springs (I have done it with my uncle and cousins to replace the rubber insulators) and it is a major PITA without the right tools, fortunately we have them.
Ideally, what I plan to do in the future (when the shocks finally die) is to replace them with the GR-2s (would have to see something really good and affordable out of JDM to consider it) and go with Intrax lowering springs (though kg/mms at a 2.2 inch drop are tempting but $$$) to kill two birds with one stone in terms of time.
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yea i was kinda looking at the Intrax and tein springs ... the intrax is 1.5 " front/rear and the tein is -2.48 in the front and -2.44 rear ... still looking around to see what other option i have ...
09-20-06, 11:57 AM
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The last time I checked, a few other options are the TTE/Eibachs, Espelir (Japan), B+G and H&R.
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anybody with kyb gr-2?
I am thinking of getting 4 KYB for the front and rear of my '99 AWD from EBAY
1) Anyone had any experience with this seller?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-G...spagenameZWDVW
2) Is there anything else that I need to replace such as bushings, strut mounts, bearings, etc.?
Thanks,
Jon
1) Anyone had any experience with this seller?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-G...spagenameZWDVW
2) Is there anything else that I need to replace such as bushings, strut mounts, bearings, etc.?
Thanks,
Jon
09-27-06, 02:37 PM
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I am thinking of getting 4 KYB for the front and rear of my '99 AWD from EBAY
1) Anyone had any experience with this seller?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-G...spagenameZWDVW
2) Is there anything else that I need to replace such as bushings, strut mounts, bearings, etc.?
Thanks,
Jon
1) Anyone had any experience with this seller?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-G...spagenameZWDVW
2) Is there anything else that I need to replace such as bushings, strut mounts, bearings, etc.?
Thanks,
Jon
09-27-06, 03:53 PM
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anybody with kyb gr-2?
Yes, thank you for the alignment advice.
I've read thru the forum and I need to order the top/bottom strut mounts. Any one knows the part number for these and is there a good source to buy Lexus parts from?
Thanks,
Jon
I've read thru the forum and I need to order the top/bottom strut mounts. Any one knows the part number for these and is there a good source to buy Lexus parts from?
Thanks,
Jon
09-28-06, 01:22 PM
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i got my kyb shocks the other day .. waiting for my car to come out of the shop so that i can put it on with my teins springs... it been in the shop for two weeks already laggin 
miss my rx300
miss my rx300
09-28-06, 03:50 PM
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Good choice. You'll love the stance after you put the Teins in. Thats what I have and the ride is definately not bad for almost 3" of drop. BTW do you workin at Pelican Bay?
09-28-06, 08:41 PM
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pelican bay state prison.... i got couple buddies there ...
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KYB G-2s
HI, I got a set of these on my RX300 and there is a huge difference.
They were installed @ 30K along with a set of Cross-Terrains about a year ago. I decided to do this after placing a set on my 1993 Camry. These made the car drive like it was brand new ( it had 176K on it ). I did'nt do the lowering thing, ( not my style ), but the struts are great. I had my local mechanic install them. They were pricey, but worth it. I stopped by my mechanic with my 2007 Camry Hybrid and asked about some for this car. He said the car is too new
They were installed @ 30K along with a set of Cross-Terrains about a year ago. I decided to do this after placing a set on my 1993 Camry. These made the car drive like it was brand new ( it had 176K on it ). I did'nt do the lowering thing, ( not my style ), but the struts are great. I had my local mechanic install them. They were pricey, but worth it. I stopped by my mechanic with my 2007 Camry Hybrid and asked about some for this car. He said the car is too new
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