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Mar 26, 2010 | 01:05 AM

darkstallion_69

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Kyb shocks

I replaced my factory Bilstiens with crappy Gabriel Ultra shocks. After just 3 months they are garbage. I want a stiffer ride. I hate how soft my 94 rides especially out front. Will KYBs do a better job? Is it really worth spending the extra cash for Bilstiens? And if I were to get Bilstiens is there a difference between the base and z51/autocross? I would prefer getting the autocross ones I suppose they are stiffer?

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Mar 26, 2010 | 01:23 AM

boonie c4

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kyb opinion

I had KYBs " and they we'er JUNK" on my 1st 94 but for my present 94 Tokicos are the way to go,totally superior to KYB in every performance measurment.

Mar 26, 2010 | 01:25 AM

darkstallion_69

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Originally Posted by boonie c4

I had KYBs " and they we'er JUNK" on my 1st 94 but for my present 94 Tokicos are the way to go,totally superior to KYB in every performance measurment.

I had Tokicos on my 91 Mustang and they were awesome. Where did you buy yours?

Mar 26, 2010 | 02:22 AM

cv67

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St. Jude Donor '05

Ive never had or seen a failure on a KYB been using them since the 90s. It will make it firm for sure. May seem a little stiff first week or so but will soften up some.
Later C4s use a softer spring than the earlier ones.

Mar 26, 2010 | 03:16 AM

pologreen1

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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette

-springs matter most
-kyb's are not a real stiff shock
-Never seen them fail, but I don't recommend them for performance

MORE FUN=MORE MONEY

Mar 26, 2010 | 07:56 AM

ks5shooter

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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13

My car is a weekender and KYB's are fine for my application

Mar 26, 2010 | 09:09 AM

runner140*

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Have KYB's on for over five years. Good ride, long lasting and great bang for the buck.

Mar 26, 2010 | 09:09 AM

RLG

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I was the MFG rep for KYB from 96 to 99 and on a very rare occasion one would leak, but they were guaranteed for life.

It is probably the best shock out there for the money . You can get better but you will pay more.