KYB Shocks and Struts

[ncsubowen]

I found a set of front and back shocks/struts that's being sold on Craigslist for $100 - has anyone heard of this brand? I see that Advance Auto sells them but they look pretty generic and I don't know if its worth picking up something that's going to need replacing in the near future.

For what it's worth, the owner is claiming 5k miles on them.

[DRTSRFR]

GR2s or Ecel Gs as they are now called are basically clones of stock dampers.
They are not performance oriented at all.

[ncsubowen]

Hm. For a car that's never had a suspension upgrade would it be at least hold over for a while? I don't exactly know what it ought to feel like in the first place but I am pretty sure the PO never made that replacement.

[AndrewBird]

If you are running stock suspension, go for it. You will at least have a decent ride for a while until you decide to upgrade.

[animal]

KYB's SUCK. don't bother. Had them on a few cars, were blown faster than any shock I've used.

[ncsubowen]

Thanks for the heads up guys, I will head a different direction.

[Mr. Tasty]

I am currently using kyb's in the rear, sitting on 5 inch 500# springs. They are still not blown after 2+ years and got them both for 60$ shipped. For the budget minded, they work.

[agent]

Yep, sideways87 put them on his car. They'll be fine for stock height cars or even ones with mild lowering (H&R Sport). As mentioned, at $100 for all four corners they're worth it, unless your budget allows doing the entire suspension instead.