will KYB GR-2's last

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-23-2009, 10:29 AM
  #1  
7th Gear
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
03pedocl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Age: 38
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
will KYB GR-2's last

I have the adjustable ground control coil overs on stock shocks, needless to say it rides like shit. On a budget need some shocks that will last and ride decent. i was looking at the kyb gr-2s and tokico hp's, but heard the tokico hp's are junk. need some advice
Old 03-23-2009, 10:40 AM
  #2  
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
 
civicdrivr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: VA
Age: 35
Posts: 36,323
Received 8,463 Likes on 4,981 Posts
I had KYBs on my Prelude with Eibach springs, then changed to stock springs. The struts kept blowing.
Old 03-23-2009, 11:04 AM
  #3  
7th Gear
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
03pedocl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Age: 38
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
basically to avoid replacing the struts again, i would have to buy the adjustables and spend the money
Old 03-23-2009, 11:05 AM
  #4  
Instructor
 
VWNOWHONDA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
KYB's

Stay away from those struts get bilstein, koni or go with a good full coil over system
Old 03-23-2009, 11:14 AM
  #5  
7th Gear
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
03pedocl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Age: 38
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i wasnt looking to spend that much, just something that will last a while
Old 03-23-2009, 11:20 AM
  #6  
Instructor
 
VWNOWHONDA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 03pedocl
i wasnt looking to spend that much, just something that will last a while
I tried Kyb's on my Cl and they were one two compressable right out the box and then blew only one month later and the same thing happened with the replacment Kyb's. I then got bilstein sports and they have been excellent for like a year so far
Old 03-23-2009, 11:20 AM
  #7  
TQ > MPG
 
Joe5.0's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Metro Detroit
Age: 42
Posts: 3,624
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
My Tokico Illumina's have almost 80k on them and still work great.
Old 03-23-2009, 11:29 AM
  #8  
7th Gear
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
03pedocl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Age: 38
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
appreciate the help, not sure what the verdict is though
Old 03-23-2009, 12:30 PM
  #9  
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
 
civicdrivr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: VA
Age: 35
Posts: 36,323
Received 8,463 Likes on 4,981 Posts
Basically stay away from KYBs. VWNOWHONDA actually had good luck with them lasting a month. Mine were blown right out of the box. Even the replacements.

I had Tokico blues on my Civic. I know, completely different chassis with completely different struts, but I had them for about 50k miles with no issues.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
h22lude
3G TL Tires, Wheels & Suspension
7
09-01-2015 09:56 AM
Theskip
Car Parts for Sale
2
10-01-2006 09:55 PM
jargoone
Car Parts for Sale
5
08-02-2006 06:42 AM
REDLINEN
Car Parts for Sale
1
07-09-2005 01:35 AM



Quick Reply: will KYB GR-2's last



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:35 AM.