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11-14-2012, 10:05 AM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Jan 2010
Location: Now Fairfield Co, CT
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Which Struts/Shocks For My Car?
I've got an '04 Mazda 3 hatch, 93K miles, and definitely due for shocks.
Had previous cars with Konis, another with adjustable Tokico Illuminas, but this time just looking for original equipment type. Thinking maybe KYB's? Priced them locally for a little under $400 for a set of 4. Anybody have any ideas or recommendations?
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11-14-2012, 10:12 AM
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Registered Lurker
Joined: Mar 2008
Location: Beaverton, OR
Oddometer: 661
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My vote; K Y B
I've had KYBs on a couple different cars. I think they are the best dollar value. Both were the "Gas Adjust" model. No issues.
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11-14-2012, 02:46 PM
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Gimpy, Yet Alacritous
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Indianapolis
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KYBs are OEM for many Japanese makes. Good stuff!
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11-16-2012, 05:44 AM
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Rides slow bike slow
Joined: Aug 2008
Location: New(er) Mexico
Oddometer: 9,511
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I put KYB shocks on my Miata almost 7 years ago and they are still performing well.
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11-16-2012, 09:04 AM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Oct 2011
Location: 33064
Oddometer: 2,482
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KYB GR-2's if they still make them. Non-adjustable, but just fine for daily drivers.
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11-16-2012, 09:27 AM
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Spudly Adventurer
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: Riding with my pal Richard Cranium
Oddometer: 3,253
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I put some KYB's on the back of my Element a few months ago. Borrowed spring compressors, no alignment needed. Probably took me a good 4 hours total time, I have previous auto repair experience.
FYI on parts purchase. I shop online a lot at Advance Auto parts website. Log in/create an account for email specials. I typically get a 20% off email, and see a 20% off web bought parts banner when shopping. Research and buy online, pick up at your local store. Saves me quite a bit of cash. Mike
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11-18-2012, 11:28 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Dec 2005
Location: Amarillo/Canyon, TX
Oddometer: 293
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+1 on the KYB GR-2. Good strut for the money. Check out Rock Auto (rockauto.com). Front struts are around $86 ea. Rear are $39 ea. Quick shipping, easy to use website.
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11-18-2012, 02:18 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Oddometer: 1,545
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kyb (blue body) on a beater civic 200k miles ago still seems ok.....
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11-18-2012, 03:43 PM
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WFO for 41 years
Joined: Dec 2008
Location: Kensington, NH USA
Oddometer: 3,995
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I have had Bilstein HD's on my '01 Jetta for 400,000 miles. They pound like a fricken jackhammer on cracked/broken/seemed pavement. They are fairly durable, 200,000 before replacements, but they are harsh as shit. I tried the Bilstein T/C's, bagged out in 80K. A much more compliant ride though.
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