
KYB GR-2s and stock springs - worthwhile?
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KYB GR-2s and stock springs - worthwhile?
What is your take on using KYB gr-2 struts with stock springs? I don't want a harsh ride. But I wouldn't mind a little less body roll. I don't want stiffened/shortened springs, I'd like to keep my clearance. PLus I'm nearly broke 

92 Legacy LS - AWD Wagon 244 000 km, Swap to Spring/Coil suspension
That was one of the first things I did to my TW, back so many years ago. There wasn't much of an aftermarket for Subaru, much less the Legacy, at that time. It's a pretty nice improvement, even with stock springs.
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I think I'm going to get some. Only front for now, rears are new but unfortunately Munroes. I'll change them too but for a couple of months.
Recommendations for a place to order from? I'm near Toronto Ontario in Canada, and shipping is a bit more for me here.
Recommendations for a place to order from? I'm near Toronto Ontario in Canada, and shipping is a bit more for me here.
92 Legacy LS - AWD Wagon 244 000 km, Swap to Spring/Coil suspension
Tire Rack has good prices and their shipping is also good.
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2001 Legacy Outback Wagon | 2005 OB XT LTD | 1997 Legacy Outback Limited | 1998 Legacy L Wagon | 2000 GT Limited | 93 Legacy Touring Wagon 5MT | 90 Legacy L+
Yeah....the GR2's with stock springs work very well.
Josh
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1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
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1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
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Whole heartedly agree!Dr.Outback wrote:I would hesitate on mixing strut brands between front and rear.
Since the dampening rate will be different between the front and rear it will cause the car to handle unevenly, negating any benefit of putting the GR-2's on.
Just save up for all 4.
I had monroes on the front, kyb's on the rear. The car was quite tail happy. When I put KYB's on the front, the car handled much better!
Josh
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm