 Front KYB inserts, anybody have them installed? |
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 Aug 26, 2004 - 3:23 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 16, '04 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Those drill-looking things that they used to put on and remove wheels (autoshops, nascar, etc). Make a cool whirring sound.
Air powered, provide a series of short impacts to put on or remove a nut. Saved my ass from having to cut and reorder a strut insert... don't ask. --------------------  |
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Aug 26, 2004 - 3:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
yea those are cool and saves time
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Aug 26, 2004 - 3:33 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '04 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Air tools. You do need them for this project. Its almost impossible to get those 2 large bolts on the steering knuckle off without an impact wrench. Just a little FYI for you Do-It-Yourself'ers. In fact, dont get scared if you dont have this tool. If you doing this type of project, I'm sure you'll need to just an air tool again. Its not a bad idea to go purchase one from a tool store (not walmart.)
 Again good luck guys.
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Aug 26, 2004 - 5:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '04 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Nah, I just stuck the wrench into the ground and eased the car off the jacks. The weight of it turned the wrench and loosened the bolt.
Just kidding, but I did get it off with the help of a friend and ratchet extension. -------------------- |
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Aug 28, 2004 - 2:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
are those the stock front struts? mine don't look like that. i had to beat that nut off when i put my coil-overs on so the sleeve would fit onto the strut. adam -------------------- MISS THE CELI, BUT...
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Aug 31, 2004 - 7:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no they are not the OEM ones they are KYB"S ... the stock ones are black and a lot tinner then that..
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Sep 3, 2004 - 10:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '04 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
just to clarify: that is the stock front strut assembly however, that is a new KYB strut insert |
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Sep 3, 2004 - 5:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 19, '03 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I see that mine front struts were different, they didnt have that nut only a cap . I think Toyota changed struts on later models.
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Sep 13, 2004 - 8:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 18, '02 From Northern, Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
guys, do the kybs lower the car any from stock?
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Sep 26, 2004 - 4:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '04 From Wimborne Dorset England Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Anyone know or has removed the standard kyb cartridge from the Superstrut Setup, Ive heard it cant be done but it looks very similar to the pics here!
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Sep 29, 2004 - 6:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '02 From Derry,NH USA Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Why type of performance difference do you get from swapping the stock Mcpherson setup to KYB? Smooth ride? Better handling? etc...LET ME KNOW PLEASE! I have to replace the struts in my 92..and if I like them,I will do it in my 97.
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