Shock #'s ?
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tigresunbeam
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Just installed those shock , bought at Rock Auto !!!
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Hi Gilles, after installing the KYB shocks, how do you like them?
Brian
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Hi Kirk, thanks for answering, good to know about your comparison. Would this be because the Koni’s are adjustable and the KYB’s are not?
I have heard that rebuilding Koni’s are close to buying new. I have an old set (new in the mid 70’s, not ton’s of miles but have been on the car for that long) but still seems to be ok. I’m just wondering when that time comes what to do.
I have heard that rebuilding Koni’s are close to buying new. I have an old set (new in the mid 70’s, not ton’s of miles but have been on the car for that long) but still seems to be ok. I’m just wondering when that time comes what to do.
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The adjustability of the Konis is nice- especially the newer ones- just a twist of the nob on top. I ended up 2 turns stiffer on one end and 1 turn stiffer on the other; can't remember which was front and back at the moment. That is with a fairly stock suspension, with only traction masters added. The Konis give me flatter cornering as well as better rebound control over bumps. Also, at full extension, the Konis were about an inch shorter than the KYB's in the front, which effectively lowered my ride height by an inch. Win-win!
tigresunbeam
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So far so good , for my car use , there OK , 5,000 Km this summer , no highway , I reach 100,000 Km this summer , since resto in 1993 . KYB are good enough for summer sunny driving !!!! .