Camaro Shocks

[e30trooper]

For Camaro GR2's and MR2 rear GR2 struts (not adjustable AGX), what would you guys say are the ideal spring rates that these shocks are best matched to?

800lbs. No less

[Vivek]

For Camaro GR2's and MR2 rear GR2 struts (not adjustable AGX), what would you guys say are the ideal spring rates that these shocks are best matched to?

[CHIF8008]

should one be adjusting the rears with the shocks unloaded? i figure that it would have less of a "wear" on the adjustment mec. or is it perfectly fine to just click it over while the car is on the ground?

[einstein57]

Call KYB and ask them for their rates. Not to many people on the boards with shock dynos who would bother to use KYBs.

[e30 gangsta]

I have read the whole thread. I made a mistake and quoted the incorrect post. I was wondering more on this guys post, and viveks post. About the durability of the camaro rear shock options, along with the stiffness, and travel.

Basically which is the stiffest?

Gr2,gas a just, then the agx? Gr2s being the the softest?

Any help would be appreciated thank you.




Originally Posted by graphikg
just wondering... Is there a comparison in rates of the rear shocks between the:

1) billy sports
2) kyb agx chamaro rear shocks
and the
3)kyb gas-a-just chamaro rear shocks?

Just curious about numbers.

[IRUNEDM]

Just installed the rear camaro shocks over the weekend. Also installed IE rsm and purchased sleeve bearings (#6381K524) from McMaster Carr. Install was very easy.

[E30_fiend]

its really not necessary to cut 4"s out. 2 inch with the mr2 rears is fine.

Not to mention, good luck adjusting the front down without having to pull the wheel off...

I can BARELY adjust my fronts down. Actually, unless I disconnect my sway bar endlink, I can't even get my hands in there. No droop FTW

[einstein57]

Since people are too lazy to read this thread.

Yes but you have to take some measurements first cause you don't want the strut to be completely extended or up having tension on the assembly at normal ride height. You kinda want to be in the middle of the stroke at static ride height. You would also need a longer spring if you chopped out that much. 2" is pretty much the golden #.

[ToPLeSS(e30)FeinD]

lowness... but honestly im running the 2 inch cut housing with rears and i simply dont see how anyone can be lower.. im at the top of my adjustment with the 4" springs and when i get the 6" in and run the camber plates in, ill be lower at the bottom of the adjustment.. its really not necessary to cut 4"s out. 2 inch with the mr2 rears is fine.

[Mr. Tasty]

4>2 inch in this case? why would there be any questioning of putting the 2 inch shorter ones rather than 4?

[ToPLeSS(e30)FeinD]

your not when your bringing the perch down. your compression length actually increases, which is why people should do this if they want leuos

[Mr. Tasty]

what would be the reasoning to go with a 4 inch less compression length? Would the shock be basically "valved" for lower springs?

[yert315]

Have you not read any of this thread?

Rear mr2 inserts are 2" shorter. Front inserts are 4" shorter. As for the body size, what are you looking for exactly? They fit inside the e30 tube.

[e30 gangsta]

was looking at sights that sell MR2 front inserts. do the body size of the inserts change depending on the year of the mr2? or would any mr2 front insert work regardless of the year?

also: it would seem that Mr2's have rear strut inserts aswell? they look just like all the front inserts on the sight. would there be a difference in those compared to the front ones? (body size/ valving)

Bump anyone?

[IRUNEDM]

Just ordered a complete set of struts for the G.E. coilovers I bought a while back. I will put up install pics hopefully this weekend...

(Front) MR2 rear struts - KYB part # 765016

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-765016/

(Rear) Camaro struts - KYB part # 743019

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-743019/

I just ordered the same setup :)