Strut replacement question - mixing brands front and rear
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Racer
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Strut replacement question - mixing brands front and rear
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?
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?
#2
Racer
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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....
#4
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.
#5
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.
Last edited by lexisaurus; 04-26-17 at 07:41 PM.
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#8
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.
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