KYB Shock Experience
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by LT4CompYell
OMG!!! Did you steal them? I've never heard of anything that cheap! 
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: SE NY
Cruise-In II Veteran
There is some interesting info here; kind of discouraging to hear that some Bilsteins need to be rebuilt after only 30k miles.
Though my '88 (w/ RPO Z52) came from the factory with Bilsteins it had a set of KYBs on when I got it 5 1/2yrs and 70k miles ago and they still seem to ride well.
Though my '88 (w/ RPO Z52) came from the factory with Bilsteins it had a set of KYBs on when I got it 5 1/2yrs and 70k miles ago and they still seem to ride well.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Redmond WA
Originally Posted by montie98
The KYBS seem about a 1/2 inch or so longer than the TPIS and a old set Bilsteins I compared them to so the Kybs will raise the car about a half inch.Ill repost when I install the rears.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2003
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by Texas CE
This is a simple poll for those who use/have used KYB shocks on their C4. For real world, non-track event roads would you use KYB's over Konis or Bilsteins?
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Central Il
KYB's here on my '88. They replaced a set of 17 y/o 100,000 mile Bilsteins so it's tough to make a comparison. However I can say you won't find a better shock for the money.
I think $127 shipped from Jegs. No hat though
I think $127 shipped from Jegs. No hat though
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Fairfax Station VA
I just installed KYBs on my 96 LT-4 and the car sits about 1.5 inch higher in the garage! I'm sure it will settle down once the shocks settle in after driving it a bit. I replaced the F45 system at 41K miles just now.
KYBs are really cheap right now at Tire Rack - wish i had seen that sale.
KYBs are really cheap right now at Tire Rack - wish i had seen that sale.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Ontario, Canada
Air shocks or coil overs have the ability to alter the height of a car but I don't see how a regular shock would do so. The springs are what's going to dictate how high or low a car rides. Might ride a bit higher immediately after letting it down off a jack but would settle out as soon as it's driven.
Safety Car
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From: Indianapolis IN
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You guys DO realize that you're replying to a thread was from 2005, right??? I'm sure the OP got all the info he needed 15 years ago.
1st Gear
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I just installed KYBs on my 96 LT-4 and the car sits about 1.5 inch higher in the garage! I'm sure it will settle down once the shocks settle in after driving it a bit. I replaced the F45 system at 41K miles just now.
KYBs are really cheap right now at Tire Rack - wish i had seen that sale.
KYBs are really cheap right now at Tire Rack - wish i had seen that sale.
BTW to anyone interested, Home Depot (??) seems to have a really great price on KYBs right now. I just ordered a set of 5 for $175 delivered (see below).
Instructor
Joined: May 2025
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From: Ypsilanti, MI
Marlon, I'm planning on doing this too: replacing f45 shocks with KYB. Was there any fitment issues, did you have to reuse any of the bushings etc from the OEM shocks on the KYBs?
BTW to anyone interested, Home Depot (??) seems to have a really great price on KYBs right now. I just ordered a set of 5 for $175 delivered (see below).
BTW to anyone interested, Home Depot (??) seems to have a really great price on KYBs right now. I just ordered a set of 5 for $175 delivered (see below).
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Birmingham Al
From what I see on here lots of C-4 owners seem to think the shocks will fix there handling problems or really make their old C-4 a great handler no the only thing shocks will or can do is enhance what you already have under the thing ,I have been using the KYBs for years on C-4s good middle of the road shock not too stiff not too soft ,if wanting a uber hi end shock these aren't for you these are just a good for the money every day shock ..
