 KYB GR-2's, Got a question about these |
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 Sep 14, 2003 - 4:33 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 30, '03 From Mississippi Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I just bought a set of Sportline's, and I also ordered the KYB GR-2's. I bought these from tirerack.com. But when I bought them, I only saw cartridge inserts for the front and strut housings for the rear. Am I missing something? Is the front not the same as the rear? Also, do I need the alignment kit? I've heard that I don't.
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Sep 14, 2003 - 5:47 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
The cartridges slip into the stock strut housings. it's no big deal
" I really don't think you will need an alignment kit for a 1.5" drop. When you have them installed, just get them to allign the wheels, and you'll be good. Jon |
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Sep 14, 2003 - 7:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
they use cartridges for the fron because it's cheaper then just getting the whole assmable.. when you change out the stocks for the KYB you'll see the diffrence.. if you do it your self.. and no if your useing 1.5" drop you don't need an aligment kit but it's a good idea to get one.. better safe the sorry cause 1.5" is the cut off for getting a aligment kit... 1.6" and more you do need and aligment kit.. -------------------- |
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Sep 14, 2003 - 8:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '02 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I don't think you'll need an aligment kit.
I have KYB GR-2's / B+G springs with a 1.6" drop and its fine. The only problem I came across was taking the old cartridges out of the front strut assembly. I couldn't undo the retaining "plastic" nut so I got a local garage to do it for me. (He charged me $5 to remove the old cartridges and put the new ones in). You'll need a spring compressor as well. The ride and handling is great. 
This post has been edited by vphmc: Sep 14, 2003 - 8:16 PM |
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