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03-22-2006, 04:46 PM
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#1 | | Member
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Engine: 305 TBI Transmission: 5 speed Manual | KYB GR2 vs Gas-a-just
| Just wondering what the difference is between these. I was going to get the GR2 front struts and I am deciding between the Gas-a-just and GR2 rear shocks. I figure since I am getting the GR2s up front and they dont make the gas a just struts I would get GR2s in the rear so I have matched front and rear struts/shocks. However I see that a lot of people get the GR2 front and GAJ rears. The price difference isn't that much but I thoughtit might be better to use the same line of KYBS all around. | | |
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03-22-2006, 08:55 PM
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Car: 1991 RS Camaro Engine: L03 (want LS1) Transmission: 700R-4 (and T56) Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 3.23 posi | I say get the same all around. Not very sure about the differences though. | |
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03-22-2006, 08:58 PM
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Car: 1991 RS Camaro Engine: L03 (want LS1) Transmission: 700R-4 (and T56) Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 3.23 posi | Double post, sorry
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03-23-2006, 01:28 AM
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Car: 91 GTA, 91 Formula, 89 TTA Engine: all 225+ RWHP Transmission: all OD Axle/Gears: Always the good ones | I have cars equipped with stock struts, on with Bilsteins and one with KYB.
If I ever buy another set it will be Bilstein or equivelant +.
It mya be hard to swallow the dollars now, but your ride and your butt will enjoy it alot more.
There is no comparison.
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04-20-2006, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sagamore Hills, Ohio, USA
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Car: 87 Pontiac Formula Engine: 5.7L Crate Engine Transmission: 5spd NWC | I guess nobody answered your question... 
I am also thinking about purchasing the KYB Gr-2 struts.
I'll probably call KYB tomorrow and ask them. | |
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04-21-2006, 03:26 AM
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Car: 86 & 92 Firebirds Engine: The Mighty 305! Transmission: 700R4 | Gas-a-justs are a hi pressure monotube shock, like Bilstein. Most people go with the GR2 strut and gas-a-just rears. KYB does not make gas-a-just struts. As far as the shock, gas-a-justs are much better then GR2s. | |
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04-21-2006, 07:33 AM
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Engine: 305 TBI Transmission: 5 speed Manual | Quote: |
Originally Posted by LB87FORMULA I guess nobody answered your question...
I am also thinking about purchasing the KYB Gr-2 struts.
I'll probably call KYB tomorrow and ask them. | I ended up using GR2 shocks and struts because I wanted to have the same type all around. I am happy with the results they gave the car a nice balance between ride and handling. Some people use the Gas-a-justs in the rear which might work better but I figured I would get the same struts/shocks all around. | |
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04-22-2006, 05:40 AM
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Car: 87 Pontiac Formula Engine: 5.7L Crate Engine Transmission: 5spd NWC | Thanks for the info.
I didn't get a chance to call KYB, but I am probably
just go with GR2 all the way around. | |
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04-22-2006, 07:07 AM
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| I don't know about the GR2's, but I know the Gas-a-Just's carry a lifetime warranty, and are mono-tube vs. the GR2's twin tube design. I have GasaJusts on my autox car, and my roomate has GR2s on his Focus, I know that's not comparing thirdgen to thirdgen, but the Gas-a-Just seems to be a much higher quality piece to me. | |
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04-22-2006, 09:14 AM
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#10 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Long Island, N.Y.
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Car: blue Engine: LS1 Transmission: 6 speed Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi | I have GR2 all the way around. They are no way as good as Koni or Bilstein.
But for the money a good deal.
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04-22-2006, 09:14 AM
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