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Old 08-19-2002, 08:53 AM
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KYB AGX Adjusting

Just purchased the KYB adjustables w/ Eibachs for my 97 MAX Se and I was wondering what would be the best setting?

Also, I see where most people say that they can adjust their rears without jacking the car up. How? The dials actually face the outside of the car behind the rotors. I can't even see what they're set on without taking off the wheels. Were mine installed improperly or something?

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Old 08-19-2002, 08:56 AM
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Re: KYB AGX Adjusting

Originally posted by DMaximus
Just purchased the KYB adjustables w/ Eibachs for my 97 MAX Se and I was wondering what would be the best setting?

Also, I see where most people say that they can adjust their rears without jacking the car up. How? The dials actually face the outside of the car behind the rotors. I can't even see what they're set on without taking off the wheels. Were mine installed improperly or something?

Sounds like your rear shocks were installed backwards.

The settings on mine are 4 for the back and 2 for the front.
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Old 08-19-2002, 09:17 AM
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Re: Re: KYB AGX Adjusting

Are u sure about it being backwards? My dial faces towards the wheels as well and I still have no problems.
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Old 08-19-2002, 09:39 AM
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running 3 in the front and 6 in the back.
I started with 2/4 and I like 3/6 combo a lot better.
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Old 08-19-2002, 09:52 AM
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Running 2/4

I have the rears facing shocks with the dial facing the center of the car. This way you can reach around the wheel and move the dial.
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Old 08-19-2002, 09:57 AM
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Re: Re: Re: KYB AGX Adjusting

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Are u sure about it being backwards? My dial faces towards the wheels as well and I still have no problems.
Uh, yeah, mine too. Am I going to experience catastrophic strut failure?
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Old 08-19-2002, 10:09 AM
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The rear struts can be mounted with the dials facing in either direction. Does not matter as far as how the struts function.

It's just easier to adjust the settings if the dials are facing towards the center of the car. You don't have to remove the wheels or jack up the rear end.
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Any Pics?

I'd like to actually see them..
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Old 08-21-2002, 08:44 AM
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how much did u pay for the whole set?
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Old 08-21-2002, 09:29 AM
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Originally posted by killerMax
how much did u pay for the whole set?
$350 shipped. Search for "AGX" and in the first two pages there will be a thread containing all the info. Hold on, found it:

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734 Poquonnock Road
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1-877-634-0063 toll free (from 9-5 eastern time Monday thru Friday)
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Mention maxima.org for special pricing.
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Old 08-21-2002, 02:45 PM
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Lowered...

Originally posted by PhatBastard
The rear struts can be mounted with the dials facing in either direction. Does not matter as far as how the struts function.

It's just easier to adjust the settings if the dials are facing towards the center of the car. You don't have to remove the wheels or jack up the rear end.
I think the problem is that when you lower your car, you can't really get your head under there and actually "see" what you're doing. My dials are facing toward the inside also, and I had to jack it up to "see" what number was set. I guess once you know what your setting is at, you can adjust the dial by feel versus sight.
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Old 08-21-2002, 09:51 PM
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Re: Lowered...

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I think the problem is that when you lower your car...
True. It is going to be tougher for you guys with lowered cars regardless of the direction the dials are facing.
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man, I can't wait to get mine installed...
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