 KYB struts, Comparison to coilovers + part number query |
 Jun 20, 2011 - 9:06 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 9, '09 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
After getting my engine conversion finished the next project is suspension.
I was about to order the BC Racing coilovers, but at the last minute I'm thinking the KYB GR2s may provide better value for money since I already have decent springs. The BC coilovers will cost me $1,300 shipped and the KYBs will cost me just over $400 shipped. Is the additional $900 worth it? I will be using the car for a few track days, but I don't want to over-spend on a 15+ year old car. I don't care about the "look at me" factor of coilovers, I just want the best bang for my buck. So I'm leaning towards the KYBs unless I can be convinced otherwise, but I have a question about part numbers. There are two kits I've been able to find on ebay, which the following part numbers: Package 1: 2 front 334378-334379 complete struts, 2 rear 334125-334126 complete struts Package 2: 2 front 365092 cartridge shocks, 2 rear 334125-334126 complete struts Regarding the front end part numbers, is the only difference that package 2 only has the cartridges and not the complete strut assembly? The thing that is confusing me is that the KYB catalogue lists the part number from package 1 as suiting 1995-1999 (with sealed struts) and package 2 suiting 1994-1999 (with rebuildable struts). Mine is a 1994, but can I still use the complete struts from package 1? I thought all 6th gens with Macpherson strut front suspension were the same? Surely the 1994 cars are no different to the 1995 onwards cars? I'm sure it will be fine, but I'd like to be 100% sure as I don't want to have to ship them back to the US again for replacement! Thanks Shane. -------------------- |
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Jul 7, 2011 - 7:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (ilmatic @ Jul 1, 2011 - 2:55 PM)  Yep. GT and ST still have the same chassis, and the suspension holes are still the same. This is the solid version (I believe) and not for the rebuildable shocks that most ST and base GT's come with. This type of strut is better than your OEM one and is a suggested replacement to OEM struts. Are you planning on lowering it? -------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed.  *ASE Certified General Manager |
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S8S8 KYB struts Jun 20, 2011 - 9:06 PM
garin http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-Gas-Sho...es#ht... Jun 20, 2011 - 10:30 PM azian_advanced QUOTE (S8S8 @ Jun 20, 2011 - 9:06 PM... Jun 20, 2011 - 10:55 PM S8S8 QUOTE (garin @ Jun 21, 2011 - 1:30 P... Jun 21, 2011 - 12:47 AM BonzaiCelica Hmm KYB GR-2 are stock shock replacements. With th... Jun 21, 2011 - 1:01 AM delusionz I think a set of coilovers would make a set of KYB... Jun 21, 2011 - 5:54 PM Euphoria If you want the car to be more comfortable on the ... Jun 21, 2011 - 8:06 PM BonzaiCelica get kyb gr2 and Suspension Technique Front and Rea... Jun 21, 2011 - 9:14 PM yellowchinaman you say coilovers are way more expensive than sKYB... Jun 22, 2011 - 7:31 AM S8S8 Thanks guys, that's very interesting. For som... Jun 22, 2011 - 8:19 AM Euphoria It will be an upgrade if your shocks are blown... Jun 24, 2011 - 7:33 AM S8S8 The old shocks are blown, so yeah I think anything... Jun 26, 2011 - 9:09 PM ilmatic http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-Gas-Sho...es#ht... Jul 1, 2011 - 1:55 PM S8S8 Picking up the BC Racing coilovers today. Jul 7, 2011 - 5:38 PM
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