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Topic #53358 11 posts Started by 96bluevert
96bluevert
#1
So the boots on my rear stuts are torn up, so it's time to replace them soon.
I've searched the stickies and looks like KYB GR2's are pretty popular, but also go soft pretty quickly..

That kind of gives me the sense that thier probably not the best to go with. So I'm just wondering if it would be worth it to go with the KYB's or should I look into another brand? I mean have they been able to hold up for those of you who have put the GR2's on your cars?

any input would be appreciated. Cause I know I'm not going to pay $150 each for stock replacements tongue.gif
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Jared95
#2
KYB GR'2 gas struts FTW......i have them in the rear only as well and my ride is great...i think everyone else will say the same
LewFX
#3
the boots are the strut covers, why would you want to replace the whole strut if its not bad...boots are 15 bux each.
bccentaur3
#4
15 bucks each, WHAT???? Then checkers got me good. I had to pay 25 bucks each. But it also came with some cheap zip tie and the bumper stops.
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96bluevert
#5
well they're also leaking, so would that be only because the boot or might it be something else with the strut?
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njccmd2002
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15 bucks each, WHAT???? Then checkers got me good. I had to pay 25 bucks each. But it also came with some cheap zip tie and the bumper stops.


those are not OEM, i saw them, and decided to order oem

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well they're also leaking, so would that be only because the boot or might it be something else with the strut?


leaking = Bad struts = change

This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Nov 3, 2007 - 6:53 AM
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96bluevert
#7
ok, thanks guys. I guess I'll go the KYB rout, since thier not terrebly expensive and sounds like they do work good.

edit: do you guys think I should get new strut mounts as well?

This post has been edited by 96bluevert: Nov 3, 2007 - 9:42 AM
"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.
njccmd2002
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QUOTE(bccentaur3 @ Nov 2, 2007 - 3:59 PM) [snapback]610741[/snapback]
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15 bucks each, WHAT???? Then checkers got me good. I had to pay 25 bucks each. But it also came with some cheap zip tie and the bumper stops.


those are not OEM, i saw them, and decided to order oem

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QUOTE(96bluevert @ Nov 2, 2007 - 9:22 PM) [snapback]610773[/snapback]
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well they're also leaking, so would that be only because the boot or might it be something else with the strut?


leaking = Bad struts = change


this is what im talking bout!!!!

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Galcobar
#9
Eleven-year-old car, strut mounts might still be good, but if you're in there anyway....

Also be aware of the need to likely replace the rubber spring seat isolators (rears only require one per strut, fronts require two).
96bluevert
#10
ok, was hoping to save 120 bucks, but I guess it'd prob be best to replace it all.

thnks guys!
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kerosene
#11
might as well get em all done, once and for all...
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