I picked up a set of aftermarket KYB G2's for the rear and will be installing them later this week. Would it be OK if i installed OEM's in the front, or should I go ahead and get the aftermarket KYB's for the front as well?

Also, if I were to buy the OEM struts for the front, which parts could I reuse from my old set? would I have to buy new strut bearings, and if I do, can I mix and match the front OEM struts with aftermarket KYB parts?

 

I've decided that i'm going with OEM Strut mounts and bearings for the front , oem strut mounts for the rear, and sticking with all KYB G2 struts for all 4 corners....

 

Did you ever do this? I have a 99 ES300, but I'm currently deciding on what to do between OEM / KYB components.

 

Those who bought KYB for the RX usually report a stiffer ride. I'm not sure how they would be for an ES, since this is the RX section. Two completely different animals. Try asking or searching in the ES section.

 

I''ve just done my rears with KYBs. I was really concerned that I would loose the factory plush ride; maybe I haven't owned the RX350 for long enough to really tell but I'm really happy; I can't really tell a difference and certainly nothing jumping out as feeling not right. Fronts might be more of a noticeable change but my factory ones are just fine for now so leaving them.

 

Yep, car rides great. OEM Strut Mount and Strut Mount /Bearing for front works fine with the aftermarket KYB struts.

 

Did you use Quick struts/Strut- plus or just the strut with no springs.

 

I just replaced the rear struts with Monroe OESpectrum Struts as the front struts were fine, not sure what the ride was with OEM struts for the rear as they were totally exhausted...
although all around the ride is comfortable, most likely the way the ride should be with no bouncing & no noises at all coming from the rear of the RX.
Feels more like a newer RX ride now.