Shocks Question...???

[ssaloon]

are KYB shocks designed to be paired with lowering springs?? ok ba ang performance nito or should i get the more high end brands like Bilstein, etc?? :?:

considerably cheaper kasi ang KYB vs. Bilstein (6k vs. 16k per set of 4 respectively).

lastly, ano ang ok na combination ng type of shocks? should i get all gas, or get 1 pair of gas type shocks for the front, then 1 pair of liquid type shocks for the rear? ano po yung ok na combination for daily driving? :?:

btw, 96 galant ss po yung car.

would really appreciate your inputs! :D
thanks in advance!

peace!
8)

[RS Sprint]

Dunno about your KYB question, though in general KYB is ok, OE supplier ito for Mitsu's.

Gas charged shocks are better since they last longer. If you can get them, like the Bilsteins, it will last longer and the performance will improve. I had a Galant like yours before, I lowered it using Tanabe springs with the OE shocks. I had to replace the entire suspension 2 times in 2 years since it didn't last.

[e46boi]

KYB shocks are pretty good shocks for the money. Not only do they supply OE shocks to Mitsubishi, they do so for Infinity, Nissan, Lexus, Mazda and Subaru as well. They have to be pretty reputable for these makes to pick them up as standard equipment for a lot of their models.

Bilsteins are a lot more expensive due to a number of reasons. Bilsteins offer shocks that have more aggressive damper settings that work great with a lot of shorter, more aggressive springs used in a lot of racing applications (on both streetable and track-only rides, I might add), as well as touring-type shocks that provide a smooth comfortable ride that may be similar to the original shocks, but with some of the more sporty characteristics of the more aggressive line of shocks.

Also Bilsteins will net you a (generally) longer shock life with consistent performance allthroughout.

They are quite expensive, but if you have the cash, they will most certainly live up to their reputation.

Mixing and matching hydraulic and gas shocks on a car is just asking for trouble. It's like having different sets of tires with different attitudes and levels of grip. At the very least, it'll make your ride feel weird, and at the very worst, it could be potential road hazard and an accident waiting to happen.

Hope this helps!

[HITMAN*47]

Guys,
Any info's on how much Bilsteins Shock absorber. Who is the official distributor for this? Any autoshop you can recommend? As to what type should I get if ever I will use it in city and hi-way driving.
Salamat..

[jorebo]

I have KYB gas struts/shocks and B+G lowering springs on my car and I'm very happy with the ride. Feels stiffer and more controlled than the original but not edgy. Bilsteins have built its reputation thru racing so you pay more for the name. KYB's are basically the same design and the quality of build and construction is on par with the Bilsteins.

[cliffjumper]

help din, am planning to replace my shocks this weekend, bilsteins sana kaya lang i dont know where to get them.. thanks.

[Alfalfameister]

Bilstein Shocks

Go email Auto_Xer*yahoo.com

In your email, include the following:

1. Make, Model, Year
2. Do you want Sport Shocks, or Original Equipment Spec Shocks (i.e., Bilstein Yellows or Bilstein Blacks)
3. What Springs you are using or plan to use
4. A brief description of how you plan to use your car (i.e., makes little sense to get Bilstein Blacks if you really like going to Track Days)
5. Most Important: Tell him Alfalfameister sent you!!!

Also available are Koni shocks, K&N Air Filters, LiquiMoly lubricants, H&R Springs, etc.

--Alf

[OTEP]

KYB Gas shocks favorite din ng mga off-roaders. Works great kahit stock or modified ang suspension.

[nestie]

wer can i get a KYB gas shock, my ride is 93 corolla gli any idea kung magkano. tnxs

[meleagant8]

so okei pala ung KYB shocks...cheaper kasi eh....pero okei namana pala ang quality...

guys

okei ba pag pina machine shop ang shocks?kasi i hgave a friend na pina machine shop ung shocks nya to be stiffer.....

[ssaloon]

hmmm ok ok... dunno kasi whether to get KYB or Bilstein eh... :?:

Bilsteins cost around 16k (yan yung comfort shocks)

got that price from autoxer :D

peace!
8)

[RS Sprint]

meleagant8,

Yes pwede yun, pero asahan mo hindi tatagal yung shocks.

The regular shocks are the sealed type. Kapag binuksan iyon, mawawala na yung integrity ng shock kaya prone to leaking na iyon in short use.

Pero nakasubok na ako, ganda ng performance basta marunong gumawa at mag revalve ng piston ng shocks!

[meleagant8]

sir RS Sprint,

i see....kaso nga lang...ung life nya iikli?
hmm.....mas mahal ba siya?magkano kaya ung mga pa machine shop?

[cliffjumper]

just had my shocks changed today.. KYB ang pinalit, fluid yung sa harap, tapos gas yung sa likod. sabi nung gumagawa yun daw ang standard sa ride ko (97 mazda familia).. ewan kung tama sya. anyways, ala na akong magagawa, kinabit na eh.. :roll: pero ok naman ang ride ngayon, di na matagtag, siguro kailangan na talagang palitan.

[kishyn]

dude,

quick question: san ka pa-install ng shocks mo & how much???....pagawa din ako tom e??? tnx!!!

[cliffjumper]

taga sta. rosa ako pre, layo sa inyo..
anyways, dito ako sa midas nagpagawa.. ang mahal nga eh, inabot ako ng 14T, tapos pinalitan din pati yung stabilizer link sa likod (1T). so far kasi ok naman ang trabaho nila dito sa midas, kaya ok na rin, kahit medyo mahal.

Iniisip ko tuloy parang nalugi ako kasi ayon ka mr. ssalloon, 6T lang ang KYB (san kaya yun nabibili?) plus labor (lets say 2T) dapat 8T lang gastos.. ang layo ng presyo. :roll:

[zildjian]

cliffjumper, mura lang ang kyb shocks for galant dahil maliliit lang ito unlike the familia's, corolla's, nissan, and yung pang front ng lancer.

doon sa may 93 corolla gli email me. the gas type kyb front/rear cost P2500 each while the fluid type cost P2100 each. free delivery if you're around manila. also, consider replacing the stabilizer links and ung mga bushings nya. check mo rin yung rubber damper between the shocks spring holder and the spring itself. the shock boot ay hindi naman basta basta nasisira so i guess okay pa yun. drop me a mail.

[pentot2]

zildjian,
meron ka ba shop? or meron ka alam na shop para pagawa ng shock absorber?? ride ko crv old model ano ba dapat na shock dun?? thanks

[reggein]

question lang po, pag nag palit po ba ako ng shock absorbers kelangan ko pa ipa camber alignment yung car? I've got a 95 corolla gli

[speed unlimited]

zildjian,
meron ka ba shop? or meron ka alam na shop para pagawa ng shock absorber?? ride ko crv old model ano ba dapat na shock dun?? thanks

Kung sira na talaga huwag mo ng pa repair palitan mo na ng bago para wala ka ng problema . KYB shock absorber.