Just removed my KYB GR-2s after 20K and on lowering springs...not good
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Just removed my KYB GR-2s after 20K and on lowering springs...not good
For the past few months, the ride of my 96 Maxima had gotten progressively worse. When I hit the smallest bumps, I could feel a lot of harshness and "crashing" thru the rear. My setup was Koni in the front and KYB GR-2 in the rear. I got the GR-2s because I wanted to wait for the on-the-fly adjustment of the AGX. I ran Suspension Techniques (1.6" drop, f/r) on these struts/shocks for about 1.5 years. Everything was peachy. About 5 months ago, I decided to get Intrax springs because I wanted the rear of my car lower. The Intrax give about a 2" drop all around. Then the weather got cold and my car REALLY started riding like crap. The front felt fine, but the rear felt like crap. I determined the GR-2s couldn't keep up with the drop and spring rate of the Intrax. Last week I ordered the AGXs for the rear. I got around to installing them today. The GR-2s were TOAST. After 20K miles and ~2 years use, they were shot. It's not KYB's fault, it's mine. I teamed way too aggressive springs with factory replacement shocks. I did a rebound test which is were you push the shaft into the cylinder and you time how long it takes the shaft to kick back out. 2 years ago, my GR-2s had a rebound of about 20 seconds. Now it's more like a minute and half Not good. I got the AGXs installed and set them to "2". The ride is great. It's still firm, but there isn't harshness or the crashing.
IMO, the GR-2s are great shocks for the money, however, if you go with a drop any more than 1.5", I really suggest that you spend the money on the AGX/Koni. Don't cut corners.
Dave
IMO, the GR-2s are great shocks for the money, however, if you go with a drop any more than 1.5", I really suggest that you spend the money on the AGX/Koni. Don't cut corners.
Dave
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Re: Just removed my KYB GR-2s after 20K and on lowering springs...not good
Dave B
Thanks for the contribution to the .org. Alot of folks on the board also say the same thing. If you're gonna drop more than 1.5", don't get Tokicos or KYB (non adjustables).
Save the $$$ and get Koni/AGX adjustables. It'll pay in the long run.
Also, Konis have a lifetime warranty to THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ... that's whay I'd only consider buying them brand new if I plan to hang on to my Max for a loooooonggg while
Thanks for the contribution to the .org. Alot of folks on the board also say the same thing. If you're gonna drop more than 1.5", don't get Tokicos or KYB (non adjustables).
Save the $$$ and get Koni/AGX adjustables. It'll pay in the long run.
Also, Konis have a lifetime warranty to THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ... that's whay I'd only consider buying them brand new if I plan to hang on to my Max for a loooooonggg while
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Nice write up. Let me ask you a question though. I only plan on dropping my car about an inch. I'm really looking for the ride quality to increase on my 96 GLE. Do you suggest KYB/AGX all the way around? And what kind of springs offer a one inch drop? I should probably do a search, but I'm pretty lazy.
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Originally posted by BlancMax
Nice write up. Let me ask you a question though. I only plan on dropping my car about an inch. I'm really looking for the ride quality to increase on my 96 GLE. Do you suggest KYB/AGX all the way around? And what kind of springs offer a one inch drop? I should probably do a search, but I'm pretty lazy.
Nice write up. Let me ask you a question though. I only plan on dropping my car about an inch. I'm really looking for the ride quality to increase on my 96 GLE. Do you suggest KYB/AGX all the way around? And what kind of springs offer a one inch drop? I should probably do a search, but I'm pretty lazy.
I was going to get H&Rs too, but I wasn't sure if I'd be happy with the drop, so I am saving up to get GCs w/ Konis so I can choose my drop. Once I'm happy, I'll get an alignment and I'm set!
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Originally posted by BlancMax
Nice write up. Let me ask you a question though. I only plan on dropping my car about an inch. I'm really looking for the ride quality to increase on my 96 GLE. Do you suggest KYB/AGX all the way around? And what kind of springs offer a one inch drop? I should probably do a search, but I'm pretty lazy.
Nice write up. Let me ask you a question though. I only plan on dropping my car about an inch. I'm really looking for the ride quality to increase on my 96 GLE. Do you suggest KYB/AGX all the way around? And what kind of springs offer a one inch drop? I should probably do a search, but I'm pretty lazy.
Dave
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Originally posted by BlancMax
Nice write up. Let me ask you a question though. I only plan on dropping my car about an inch. I'm really looking for the ride quality to increase on my 96 GLE. Do you suggest KYB/AGX all the way around? And what kind of springs offer a one inch drop? I should probably do a search, but I'm pretty lazy.
Nice write up. Let me ask you a question though. I only plan on dropping my car about an inch. I'm really looking for the ride quality to increase on my 96 GLE. Do you suggest KYB/AGX all the way around? And what kind of springs offer a one inch drop? I should probably do a search, but I'm pretty lazy.
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Originally posted by Ants97SE
Intrax springs are terrible on shocks, they blow them out too quickly.
Intrax springs are terrible on shocks, they blow them out too quickly.
Thats not true and I live in pothole kingdom I had stock shocks for almost a year and they never blew out, it was just a mushy ride thats it.
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Originally posted by Ants97SE
Intrax springs are terrible on shocks, they blow them out too quickly.
Intrax springs are terrible on shocks, they blow them out too quickly.
Dave
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Originally posted by RedMax95
im running gr2s and sprints, yeah 2 inch drop, but i got them b the agx was available and didnt want to do that deal with the konis, this better not happen to me
im running gr2s and sprints, yeah 2 inch drop, but i got them b the agx was available and didnt want to do that deal with the konis, this better not happen to me
i have one thing to say- if it true that after your put in your suspension components once you should leave em and be sure its what you want? might it be that it wore on the shocks when you took them out again to put the intrax in?
ALSO, im lookin to use gr2's with h&r's. i think ill be fine because the drop is not big and theyre softer than other springs- i should be able to have them in good condition for a long time right?
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