mav75

I bought an '89 WS6 with 47,000 miles a year ago, and the struts and shocks are original. So naturally, this means they need to be replaced?

What has everyone's experience been with KYB? I don't need top of the line because my car is just for cruising. I don't drive it aggresively at all.

Also, besides replacing the hardware that comes with the shocks/struts, is there an immediate need to replace anything else?

Rickey_85TA

Hi mav75,
I bought a full set of KYB GR-2 shocks/struts for my car last month and I love them.
My car rides great (not too stiff but not too soft) and handles like a dream. I also purchased a new set of tires to go with the shocks/struts.
It's like a new car again
I was able to find them at Summit Racing or kyboutlet.com for around $143 for fronts and backs.

jchaussee

Thatts good news. I was curious also because they are one tenth of the price of some of these other brands

mav75

Thanks, Rickey. I bought a set of Kumho Ecsta ASX's when I got the car last year and maybe put 1,000 miles on them. I love the tires and I can't wait for the new suspension hardware.

camaromike222

I've had a new set for fronts and rears for almost a year now. My car rides great! This is especially true on stock ride height.

THETANK

I replaced my originals front and back with them, also put in stock replacement Moog springs. I have had them in now for about 6 years. Car was a daily driver for 2 of the 6 years. I have had no problems and they are still going strong. I would recomend them as an upgraded stock replacement at a good price.

QUICKCHICKEN

iTrader: (12)

i had monroe sens-a-trac when i built my front end some years ago and being i was getting an alignment and new tires recently i figgerd this would be a good time to toss on my KYB's i aquired some time ago.

car rides killer and its on Edelbrock drop springs equiv to the sport lines. being you are running the WS6 springs, i would think this would make for a more firm ride and handle like mad.

the old saying about third gen WS6, "so stiff you can run over a dime and know if its heads or tails!"

mav75

lol...never heard that saying before, but I like it! OK, my decision's made. GR-2's up front and Gas-a-Just in back. Can't wait!

luke j

iTrader: (1)

I had them on my daily driver GTA for several years, well worth the money. I even road raced it a few times with them on the car, handled great.

NxtLevl

This will be the next thing on my "shopping list".....I'm getting ready to replace the front rotors, bearings, calipers and brakes on mine....

Ivos

I have KYBs on the front and rear of my, and it rides great, better than stock, and my cars lowered an inch too

UnderCover89TBI

iTrader: (25)

my car is lowered and I wont buy kyb's again. I think for a standard height car they are okay. Ill have to fork out the money for the KONI's and hope they are good...

luke j

iTrader: (1)

I had them on my car at stock ride height and lowered and could tell not difference, was great all around for the money.

UnderCover89TBI

iTrader: (25)

I think they are fine and do the job but I really think they could be better and the car could have better feel and handling on it. IMO if you want a cheap shock but not a cheapie shock then you go KYB if you want a performance shock then go with the KONI or Bilstein's etc.

Ivos

I agree, if its just his daily then KYBs are fine, if your gonna race it then obviously you need to step up to KONIs or something, but for everyday on the street you'll be fine

mav75

I got the car back yesterday with the GR-2's up front and the Gas-a-Just's in the rear. It's like a completely different car. I had no idea just how shot the old equipment was. The ride is incredible now.

Bottom line: For the kind of driving I do, which is just cruising and highway (around 80 - 90 mph), these shocks/struts are great. I couldn't be happier.

UnderCover89TBI

iTrader: (25)

Cool. That is the combo I have now too. Like I said its okay but for MY car I will be going with something else.