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There are few big names in after market products, but they get their products from all over. Some even are refurbished using the core from OEM. If you agree with em then any observation based on one purchase can not be applied universally.
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Correct, that is why i've created this thread to allow feedback on these aftermarket parts. Some brands may have several different sources only to be boxed and branded. These sources may have different QC processes than others in the supply chain. Some of those sources may be more consistent at making a specific part than other parts.
With enough feedback, perhaps we can weed out those brands that are inconsistent, perhaps identify a current run batch QC problem if purchase date is specified, and save someone some time and money with options that will do the job.
That's a new term for me! No, I didn't measure them, but I do still have them. I'll dig them out and measure them with my micrometer. Do you know what the minimal measurement is for the rotors?
Amended my review of the KYB rear strut mounts. Stick with your originals and buy strut bellows as they wear.
(Using KYB SB101 bellows) . OEM rear strut mounts are a thick gauge one piece steel plate and should last the life of your vehicle. Glad i kept my originals.
Though KYB is a reputable brand for struts, their strut mounts are hit/miss due to the various outsourcing with poor QC and methods. The factory that supplied one of my mounts crimped on welding, perhaps they used solder!
The weld penetration was so poor they used 3x 1mm spot welds. Buyer beware!
Here is a pic of the mount i just broke with the bellows cut away. See how the strut rod "cup" broke away.
can anyone recommend air filters or stick with oem?
Stick with OEM or OEM style paper filters for highest filtration. If you are looking at higher air flow with good filtration, consider AEM dryflow panel filter or Upgr8.
Oiled filters like K&N do not filter particles as well as paper and you risk the case of over oiling and gunking up your MAF sensor.
Amended my review of the KYB rear strut mounts. Stick with your originals and buy strut bellows as they wear.
(Using KYB SB101 bellows) . OEM rear strut mounts are a thick gauge one piece steel plate and should last the life of your vehicle. Glad i kept my originals.
Though KYB is a reputable brand for struts, their strut mounts are hit/miss due to the various outsourcing with poor QC and methods. The factory that supplied one of my mounts crimped on welding, perhaps they used solder!
The weld penetration was so poor they used 3x 1mm spot welds. Buyer beware!
Here is a pic of the mount i just broke with the bellows cut away. See how the strut rod "cup" broke away.
Oh man, just ordered those....I will take a close look and see how they are constructed when I get them..make decision than...
Oh man, just ordered those....I will take a close look and see how they are constructed when I get them..make decision than...
Double check them. I made another observation from the other one i took off that had no problems. The "cup" that you see in the picture should NOT be on a rear strut mount. Underneath should be "keyed" to the top of your strut shaft.
I double checked my old boxes for labeling and they were the same part number. Regardless, i would hope that i had a factory packaging mix-up but as you can see the welding is sub-par for what it may have been intended for.
I did not have troubles with my other rear KYB strut mount but i removed it for consistency.
anyone know how many miles the more popular oil filters like denso and bosch premium are engineered for? i know other brands list the expected mileage.
The rear lift supports on the rx300 saw better days. Replaced them last night with Monroe Max lift dampers 901662. Simple replacement. I wont have the trunk coming down on me anytime soon.
anyone know how many miles the more popular oil filters like denso and bosch premium are engineered for? i know other brands list the expected mileage.
oil filters are not designed or rated in mileage but filtration efficiency , as everyone's areas of driving are exposed to different levels of contaminants through the air filter and fuel burnt.
oil filters are not designed or rated in mileage but filtration efficiency , as everyone's areas of driving are exposed to different levels of contaminants through the air filter and fuel burnt.
mobil markets their filters as 20k mile filters, and at what interval filters get changed is the only aspect people seem to discuss when it comes to filters.
02-23-16, 05:14 AM
