hey guys, im lowering my LS and i have a set of skunk2 springs and camber kit. i have been looking at these KYB GR-2 shocks and im just wondering if any of you have any experience with KYB shocks.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by islandtegi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey guys, im lowering my LS and i have a set of skunk2 springs and camber kit. i have been looking at these KYB GR-2 shocks and im just wondering if any of you have any experience with KYB shocks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

they're a hell of a lot better than tokico blues.

i'm assuming since you're not looking at better options, you're just looking something to replace the stocke shocks, correct?

they'll do the job. just dont expect them to last if you're riding on the floor

 

I used them on my 92 Civic with H&R OEM sport springs (only a half inch drop), they didn't last very long, maybe 30,000 miles. They didn't stand up to the Buffalo winters very well either-the shock bodies looked like crap. My Bilstein HD's on the other hand worked very well, but they were with OEM springs.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by m735is &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I used them on my 92 Civic with H&R OEM sport springs (only a half inch drop), they didn't last very long, maybe 30,000 miles. They didn't stand up to the Buffalo winters very well either-the shock bodies looked like crap. My Bilstein HD's on the other hand worked very well, but they were with OEM springs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Both GR2 and Blue are about the same in terms of quality and durability. I think they are both good for stock replacement. I like the way Blue ride better, but GR2 is usually cheaper.

 

Both are junk if you're lowering the vehicle.

I would advise you to sell the camber kit if you can, and use the money along with your other money to at least get the AGX shocks. Then get a 4-wheel alignment where the toe is adjusted within stock specs. That will prevent excessive tire wear.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Both are junk if you're lowering the vehicle.

I would advise you to sell the camber kit if you can, and use the money along with your other money to at least get the AGX shocks. Then get a 4-wheel alignment where the toe is adjusted within stock specs. That will prevent excessive tire wear.</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2!
AGX are worth the $, I owned them for about 5months , before I upgraded.. they worked great! But seriously why cheap out on suspension? don't you want a nice comfortable ride... do it right the first time!