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Blown Rear KYB AGX

Old Jul 20, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Blown Rear KYB AGX

Both of my rear struts have blown(yes the ride is VERY bouncy). They are KYB AGX. I would send them back since it does have a "lifetime" warrenty but I don't have a receipt or even remember where I bought them, it was about 6 yrs ago.

Anyway, I really don't want to put more KYBs on so I was gonna buy a cheaper brand fron Advance Auto or something. What I need to know is, if I do get the cheaper ones will they be ok with the H&R drop? I would hate for them to blow also.
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Why don't you call them and see what they say. I had a failed Bilstein (really old at the time too) and they sent a replacement before I took the old one off.

If you don't adjust them frequently, I would go with non-adjustable type, simpler is better.
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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why go cheaper if the kyb's failed?
do it right the first time,

go w/ what everyone's been saying, the illuminas
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SVI30
Why don't you call them and see what they say. I had a failed Bilstein (really old at the time too) and they sent a replacement before I took the old one off.

If you don't adjust them frequently, I would go with non-adjustable type, simpler is better.
I never did adjust them so I probably will go non-adjustable.
I sent an email to KYB and they said I would need the receipt and take it back where I bought them. Which I don't even remember where that was. I was just hoping that a brand that cost less will hold up under a little drop.
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by g4nismo
why go cheaper if the kyb's failed?
do it right the first time,

go w/ what everyone's been saying, the illuminas
Do it right the 1st time? KYBs are the wrong way to go? I don't think so.
Anyway, when I was bought these back in 2001 the KYBs were what everybody was saying to get. I'm not looking to go "cheaper" but less costly.
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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The KYB HPs were pretty cheap, especially the rear ones.
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