Replacement for Shocks...KYB?
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Replacement for Shocks...KYB?
My parents' 2000 RX300 2WD needs replacement shocks, and the dealer (Longo) was nice enough to tell my dad to get them elsewhere since the dealer would overcharge (obviously)...I had KYB's on my older Toyotas, and just wanted opinions on the shocks available for the RX. I think I would do the same, and get KYBs for my parents' RX. Any feedback is appreciated! 
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I like my KYBs.
They appear to ride a bit tougher than my stock shocks, but they were a definite improvement when I had them in Mexico over my OEMs (compared to when I first moved down there).
They appear to ride a bit tougher than my stock shocks, but they were a definite improvement when I had them in Mexico over my OEMs (compared to when I first moved down there).
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Yes I did install the KYB myself, I used KYB mounts also...on the rear. THe fronts I used Napa brand mounts (not happy with them even though they have lifetime warranty) had to replace one because of the normal bump rattle sound. Stick with KYB on everything.
Bear in mind this is your parents car and their most likely priority is ride comfort. Don't be tempted to get sport shocks or sporting manufacturer shocks (eg Bilstein). If you can find the OEM shocks, get those.
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One thing I should add that given the rougher roads in Mexico City, I found there wasn't as much up and down movement with these GR-2s as with OEM (when my RX300 was newer when I moved down there), but in Florida, I agree with thomas1, I don't see much difference from what I remember when the OEMs were newer and my ride now.
Do take my advice and put rubber tubing on the lower part of the springs to avoid the problems with OEM rubber insulation that inevitably goes bad.
Do take my advice and put rubber tubing on the lower part of the springs to avoid the problems with OEM rubber insulation that inevitably goes bad.
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It's one of those things that if I had the tools, I know I could do myself. That was the nice thing about having my uncle's shop back in Mexico, we had everything right there and eventually even got a true lift that we were able to do the shocks with.
$1600 USD is a lot of cash. If you were able to get the air gun or something to clamp those springs, you could DIY. That spring clamping was the main deal.
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Well I should add that I got two quotes,one was 1600.00,the other was 1200.00. And these are the only two shops that I trust in my area. 
As far as the dealer......... I think we all know that isnt much of an option. Speaking of the dealer,I`m surprised they dont have a much more competitive price for repairs,dont they realize that their business as far as service would probably double?? Food for thought for all of you dealerships out their!
As far as the dealer......... I think we all know that isnt much of an option. Speaking of the dealer,I`m surprised they dont have a much more competitive price for repairs,dont they realize that their business as far as service would probably double?? Food for thought for all of you dealerships out their!
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Well I should add that I got two quotes,one was 1600.00,the other was 1200.00. And these are the only two shops that I trust in my area. As far as the dealer......... I think we all know that isnt much of an option. Speaking of the dealer,I`m surprised they dont have a much more competitive price for repairs,dont they realize that their business as far as service would probably double?? Food for thought for all of you dealerships out their!
As far as the dealer......... I think we all know that isnt much of an option. Speaking of the dealer,I`m surprised they dont have a much more competitive price for repairs,dont they realize that their business as far as service would probably double?? Food for thought for all of you dealerships out their!
The Chevy (Geo) dealer wanted over $500!!!