Jibs Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 I'm looking at getting new shocks for my lifted brat, and was looking around at either the KYB's or the Gabriels. What do you guys feel is the better product for some offroad abuse? Is there another choice? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 i have heard rave reviews from both kinds of shocks, but im partial to KYB-GR2's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 I just put GR2s on all 4 corners of my 84GL and they did help put a smile on my face at the most recent rallycross. With that said, they may not be what you want for offroad since the front struts do not come with the height adjustment. I have not used Gabriels so I can't say anything about them. A few years back I had an 80 4wd hatch that I put some Monroe struts on that had the height adjustment. They seamed to work just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 i too vote KYB's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 no contest KYB is better. still not the best as they only offer the GR2s but better than the other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 you get what you pay for i prefer to pay for GR2s. You might look into Konis; i've heard they're good. there's some guy on ebay periodically selling 20year old Koni shocks.. i think i'd go newer than that if you buy Konis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 i have the kyb's. the front could use a little stiffer spring, but they are great over rough terrain. sachs/boge also makes them for subarus. has anyone tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacymax Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Okay, I know this post is very old but i want to get a better suspension setup for my hatchback and wanted to know if there is new products out, and if there are any stiffer(but same height) springs for the hatchback.Thanks -max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Okay, I know this post is very old but i want to get a better suspension setup for my hatchback and wanted to know if there is new products out, and if there are any stiffer(but same height) springs for the hatchback.Thanks-max You may be able to put springs from an RX onto your hatch struts. I'm not positive they'll fit, but I think people have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 well i vote KYB gr2 struts, thats what i have, and there noice! have you gotten the struts yet jibs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacymax Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 thanks, so now i need to find RX springs, does that include the sedan or only coupe? -max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Sedan and coupe should have the same springs, as long as it sais RX on the car somewhere. The RX springs being stiffer will raise the front of the car about an inch. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 well i vote KYB gr2 struts, thats what i have, and there noice! have you gotten the struts yet jibs? Yeah I got them a LONG time ago. Actually I JUST installed them though about 2 weeks ago when TSJ helped me with my rear discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 How are those working for you? The KYB's in the rear of my RX are really stiff. But that might be because of my springs too. my suspensions different than yours. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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