KYB GR-2 Shocks/Struts... Buy from EBAY or 50RESTO?

[MustangOwner]

I'm looking to buy some KYB GR-2 shocks and struts and i always like buying stuff from 50resto cause i never have any problems. But i have some paypal to use and i found this deal on ebay. I'm always leary of buying parts cheap. Anyway, see any problems???

Ebay - $120.99+ $23.99 shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-GR-2-GR2-STRUTS-SHOCKS-FORD-MUSTANG-87-93_W0QQitemZ150225918744QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33590QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

50resto - $169.99+shipping
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=KYB-235009B-K%20%201&comp=LRS

[futurexdesign]

1. Both of the struts you have listed won't fit a 79-86 running the stock suspension. If your running 87 + spindles, they will work fine.. if not the struts mounting flange will be to narrow for the stock spindles. KYB has a different part number for their 79-93 GR-2

2. GR-2's suck, they are extremely harsh, Your better off buying one of the other million brands of struts. (Yeah, I really dislike mine)

[MustangOwner]

1. Both of the struts you have listed won't fit a 79-86 running the stock suspension. If your running 87 + spindles, they will work fine.. if not the struts mounting flange will be to narrow for the stock spindles. KYB has a different part number for their 79-93 GR-2

2. GR-2's suck, they are extremely harsh, Your better off buying one of the other million brands of struts. (Yeah, I really dislike mine)

Sorry i forgot to mention. Yes i'm running sn-95 spindles. I didn't mind them. My neighbor has them and i liked them. I also have the KYB AGX adjustables on my '91 so i thought i'd try the GR-2's.....

[93-331-29PSI]

KYBs suck, PERIOD! Save your money and get some quality shocks/struts. You'll be happier in the end. I have the GR2s on my 86 and it rides like a covered wagon. I personally would buy Gabriel red ryders before ever purchasing another set of KYBs

[feifong]

have a set of kyb gr2s that went out in the rear. only 2 yrs old...and they are from EBAY!!

[85GT-79FJ40]

I bought mine from summit. And they really suck. I never thought something sold as a replacement shock would ride so harsh. I'm hoping to be able to spring for bilsteins once I do the 87 spindles and 11" brakes up front.

[Aku_81]

I think mine kyb gr2:s were fine, not bad ride at all at road but not good at track so i am going bilstein coil over´s.

[twister]

KYB's have poor jounce tendencys.

[grtskydog]

Had KYB AGXs for a while...rode as bad as the SensaTracs that were on it...no matter what the "setting."

[Marz]

I have them on my LTD LX. You're better off spending the money on Konis....

[82mustang]

anybody want to sell me their "too stiff" KYB's? right now i'll settle for anything aftermarket, heck even a good working stock set would be nice

[twister]

anybody want to sell me their "too stiff" KYB's? right now i'll settle for anything aftermarket, heck even a good working stock set would be nice

I don't think that they are too stiff, they just don't bounce back smoothly

[Marz]

I don't think that they are too stiff, they just don't bounce back smoothly

More like a harsh ride... Compared to the Koni yellows and reds on my 85 GT. The KYB's will knock your insides around. lol...

Also, I have a set of salvage yard found KYB AGX shocks on the back of the LTD LX. They were better than the KYB Whites that were on there. But... still had have a hard ride. Coarse, the LTD LX also has 650lbs non-progressive springs up front and 275lbs non progressive springs out back.

[J Alden]

More like a harsh ride... Compared to the Koni yellows and reds on my 85 GT. The KYB's will knock your insides around. lol...


So, if I wanted a nice soft ride, because I'm getting old and all..

Reds?

[Aku_81]

So, if I wanted a nice soft ride, because I'm getting old and all..

Reds?

No, Lincoln

[anthonydalrymple]

So, if I wanted a nice soft ride, because I'm getting old and all..

Reds?

Good question that I'd like to hear opinion on as well. I've been thinking Tokico 3-way adjustables or Koni reds myself for my old "whanna stock cushy type ride" self.......

[twister]

So, if I wanted a nice soft ride, because I'm getting old and all..

Reds?

no, smoothness in shocks/struts is vital to get good ride AND handling. The smoothest car that I have ever driven was a Lotus

reds? no thanks, I don't smoke any more

[Marz]

So, if I wanted a nice soft ride, because I'm getting old and all..

Reds?

Really, any Koni is better than KYB. But yeah, Reds Front and back. Only issue I have with the red I have is that you need to remove them to adjust them.