KYB GR-2 with Eibach combo
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KYB GR-2 with Eibach combo
I'm planning to replace my OEM suspension with KYB GR-2 and Eibach. I'm tired of the brake dip and insane body roll. the comfort is great, but I feel i need a bit more control. I did some search in the forum but never got a definate answer on if it is nessesory to change the front/rear strut mount. 
Can I reuse the stock ones? And what's that spring insulator thing that I see people talking about. Can I reuse that as well?
thanks guys.
Can I reuse the stock ones? And what's that spring insulator thing that I see people talking about. Can I reuse that as well?thanks guys.
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They also had last two front KYB shock mounts left and i got both of them on sale for $32 each instead of $57.
I figured I can reuse the back ones since the previous owner had the rear shocks changed at the dealer only 20K miles ago.
going to order the GR-2 from ebay. found them for $270 shipped.
can't wait for the new ride feel!!
so can I reuse the shock mounts and that shock/spring insulator??
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yeah...i questioned the guy and he told me its left over inventory. there are no more, only two sets left!! I personally like Eibach better than H&R. Hope this combo will work out well.
so can someone please answer my questions please???
you dont HAVE to replace the strut mounts but u may as well since its a bit of a pita to open up the interior to get to the rears and its only like $50/each.
spring insulators are basically rubber tubes that wrap around the first couple coils a bit to keep them from rubbing, i used vinyl tubing
spring insulators are basically rubber tubes that wrap around the first couple coils a bit to keep them from rubbing, i used vinyl tubing
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you dont HAVE to replace the strut mounts but u may as well since its a bit of a pita to open up the interior to get to the rears and its only like $50/each.
spring insulators are basically rubber tubes that wrap around the first couple coils a bit to keep them from rubbing, i used vinyl tubing
spring insulators are basically rubber tubes that wrap around the first couple coils a bit to keep them from rubbing, i used vinyl tubing
I will check the rears when I take the shocks off to see if they are new. since they have been recently replaced...they might be new. I can reuse them.
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ok so strunt mounts dont need to be changed out?!?! i just bought a set from tirerack for 100 shipped and i thought it had the rubber. apparrently i need insulators (part # 48157-50010). Why does everyone recommend changing them when they are just metal. How do strut mounts wear out? i think i wasted my money! 
please get back to me guys. I finally have money to invest in my LS suspension but i dont want to waste $$!!
please get back to me guys. I finally have money to invest in my LS suspension but i dont want to waste $$!!
ok so strunt mounts dont need to be changed out?!?! i just bought a set from tirerack for 100 shipped and i thought it had the rubber. apparrently i need insulators (part # 48157-50010). Why does everyone recommend changing them when they are just metal. How do strut mounts wear out? i think i wasted my money!
please get back to me guys. I finally have money to invest in my LS suspension but i dont want to waste $$!!
please get back to me guys. I finally have money to invest in my LS suspension but i dont want to waste $$!!
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ok cool! well i bought some used suspension(shocks and struts) and the insulators for the front are cracked but the rear is fine. I think i'm just gonna buy new front insulators. i've already spent 200 on parts plus i need lower ball joints (another $140) and another $50 for the front insulators. plus my friend is gonna install em so i'm not sure how much i'll spend on labor. oh man. I know my car wont be perfect but i cant spend tooo much on a car with 275k... Plus i need new tires thats gonna be another $400 easy.
1K isnt too much to spend on a reliable ride that still runs like a top.
btw, i'm not complaining i understand cars need $$$ and a lexus is one of the cheapest cars(that still measure up to modern rides) i will ever own.
1K isnt too much to spend on a reliable ride that still runs like a top.
btw, i'm not complaining i understand cars need $$$ and a lexus is one of the cheapest cars(that still measure up to modern rides) i will ever own.
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