EvanstonTL

The left front shock recently blew on my 130K 2000 TL. I had both sides replaced with KYB GR-2. Would it not make sense to also replace the rears in order to restore the ride quality? Thanks.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

is it not riding the same?
if so, yes. replace the rear two as well.

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

you might as well.. 130k

you're gonna have to replace the rears sooner or later.

RC99TL

The KYB's are a bit softer in the front than the original shocks in compression damping so the car has less understeer and a more neutral balance. The rears are about the same as stock.
I found the best ride/handling out of Tokico Blues.
Either way at this point you should replace all 4.

01tl4tl

has enough miles to merit them --
test by bouncing the corner of the car
compare front and rear --bounce 3 times and release,,how long to stop?

EvanstonTL

Thank you all. Will replace the rears. Do the springs require compressing to install?

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

If they are factory springs then yes.