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Old Sep 11, 2000 | 10:27 AM
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kyb shocks and struts

guys i just got done installing my kybs all the way arround. i bought the gassadjust for the rear and gr2 front struts. Why is the front so much stiffer than the rear? I thought the gr2 was supposed to be more of a stock replacment strut. The rear shocks are tight but they are noticably looser than the front espessaly over speed bumps.

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Old Sep 11, 2000 | 07:36 PM
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If you go to KYB's website, it will explain there the reason for using GR-2 struts and Gas-Adjust shocks. It was determined by KYB after much engineering and research, undoubtedly, that this is the best combo for a 3rd gen car.
www.kyb.com

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Old Sep 11, 2000 | 07:52 PM
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Car: 92 Formula
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I love my set, Ive got the same thing.....
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Old Sep 11, 2000 | 08:10 PM
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Car: 90 IROC
Engine: 406
Transmission: GMPP 93/4L60
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.27
I have the KYBs on my car i didnt get the gas adjust for the rears though i bought the cheaper set. IM happy with them they could be a little firmer for all out handling. I get some pitch and dive but the car corners flat.

Greg..do you have the nnn springs in the rear? They are kinda on the soft side compared to the fronts(BZWs)thats what i have on my car. It seems to give a good ride with good handling with the rear setup softer.

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Old Sep 11, 2000 | 08:31 PM
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
Engine: The Mighty 305!
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I had that same combo, but felt just the opposite. The front was wayy softer then the back. The front being soft was the main reason i changed over to Bilsteins.

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Old Sep 12, 2000 | 10:48 AM
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Car: 1984 Camaro
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I just installed recently installed KYB's all around on my Camaro and so far I have been satisfied with there performance.

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Old Sep 12, 2000 | 12:07 PM
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Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt 3:27
I got KYB's in back and Monroe struts in front. Combo works good for me
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Old Sep 12, 2000 | 07:50 PM
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I was thinking of getting the agx's for my car front and rear. anyone know anything about these? they're the ones that are fully adjustable with a dial (1-8) to adjust the stiffness of the strut or shock.
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