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| KYB Excell-G struts; Anyone use these? Looking for more of an offroad strut | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 16 2016, 11:18 AM (645 Views) | |
| monzanut | Sep 16 2016, 11:18 AM Post #1 |
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So looking at replacing my struts and found a full set front and back of the KYB Excell-G's for about $180, the upper strut mounting kit about $44 a side (front only) and bellow boot and cushion $14.29 a side (front only). Anyone running these on their metro? I've really liked the KYB's on my other rigs, curious what other people are running when your more interested in off-road ride. |
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| Bjetmech | Sep 16 2016, 03:15 PM Post #2 |
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Have them on both of my Metro's love them. |
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| t3ragtop | Sep 16 2016, 04:43 PM Post #3 |
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Turbo3 and Twincam Tweaker
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really, they are pretty much the preferred replacement struts. ![]() i don't use the bellows though. i prefer to buy the rancho poly-vinyl shock boots and trim them to fit. they provide much better protection and keep out road grime and water to keep the strut shafts cleaner. plus they come in colors! ![]() |
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| snowfish | Sep 16 2016, 05:02 PM Post #4 |
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Basic GearHead
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What he said. ![]()
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| davegran | Sep 16 2016, 09:16 PM Post #5 |
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Old Fart w/Wrenches
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Part numbers? Pretty please....! How about boots for rear shocks? |
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| t3ragtop | Sep 17 2016, 07:53 AM Post #6 |
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Turbo3 and Twincam Tweaker
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2051541.m570.l1311.R1.TR8.TRC0.A0.H1.Xshock+boots.TRS0&_nkw=shock+boots&_sacat=6000 use the same boots on the rear struts. i like the less expensive sets that come with zip ties. they totally keep all the dirt, dust, and splash off the strut shafts. ![]() when i build my strut assemblies i use hard polyurethane as bump stops to replace the foam types they use as oem replacements. i like 80a shore hardness polyurethane as it is extremely rugged and doesn't disintegrate like the foam bump stops. these would work if you doubled them up. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Energy-Suspension-9-9530R-Round-Polyurethane-Pads-1-1-2-OD-7-16-ID-3-4-HT-/131091004725?hash=item1e85a1fd35:g:aJQAAOSwZVlXrjs6&vxp=mtr a little harder to find, i typically buy a cast poly cylinder so that i can use a saw to cut it down into custom lengths of about 1". http://www.ebay.com/itm/Urethane-1-ID-x-2-OD-x-23-Tube-80A-Durometer-Orange-Polyurethane-Acrotech-/291853871645?hash=item43f3d8aa1d:g:oZ4AAOSwHoFXvF~p |
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| sphenicie | Sep 17 2016, 08:03 AM Post #7 |
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just got them from RA. front=$34.68ea, rear are $21.77 that's $112.90........shipping not included here since it varies by location, but mine was only +/-$16. Oh yea, use the 5% discount code, too. Edited by sphenicie, Sep 17 2016, 08:04 AM.
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| Bannedfonz | Sep 19 2016, 12:32 PM Post #8 |
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Rock Auto is the way to go for sure... I have the KYB on my metro as well and love them! Edited by Bannedfonz, Sep 19 2016, 12:33 PM.
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| MarkZ28 | Sep 19 2016, 12:42 PM Post #9 |
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I have them on my 98 along with the Vogtland sport springs. They are lowering springs but not extreme. Them and the kyb struts make tge car handle very well without a bone jarring ride. |
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| monzanut | Sep 19 2016, 01:12 PM Post #10 |
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Cool! Going to keep stock ride height though, I have lots of snow to deal with in the winter and some of the ruts in the road sometimes will almost scrap bottom getting over them. Really need to get my backhoe put back together and fix my road. Next project before winter, I swear! lol |
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| 98chevymetro | Sep 20 2016, 12:23 AM Post #11 |
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I have them also and h&r losing springs and it rides just like stock but less body roll and a little lower for a sportier look. |
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How about boots for rear shocks?
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