Posted in Bilstein, Mazda, Performance on Aug 2nd, 2011
Model: Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Question:
hi i have a 2007 mazdaspeed3 and would like to replace the stock struts.i have read so many thing on the mazdaspeed3 forum about which struts to buy it has left me a little confuse. am interested in the bilsteins but don’t know which is better the HD or the Sports for [...]
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Model: 2001 Ford Mustang gt
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Lowered 1 1/2 or less
Question: What shocks will work with a small lowering kit?
Answer:
There are two great options for your Mustang with a small amount of lowering.
The KYB AGX can be adjusted to exactly the level of performance that [...]
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Posted in Bilstein, KYB, Performance on Jan 24th, 2011
Model: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 109D
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question: I have a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D and want replacement shocks
Answer: For the 1988 190D we have shocks from KYB and Bilstein. You can see those here:
KYB GR2 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D Rear Shocks
KYB Gasajust 1988 Mercedes-Benz [...]
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Make: Chevrolet
Model: 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question: Does the Z71 suspension require a special shock ?
Answer: The Z71 suspension uses high pressure monotube shocks from the factory, so we recommend replacing those with similar units so that your truck’s handling [...]
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These are awesome remote reservoir shocks that bolt directly into the factory mounts and include all mounting hardware and instructions for the remote reservoir.
Bilstein 5160 Remote reservoir shocks are available for leveled 2003 – 2010 Ram 2500 & 3500 4×4s with up to 3 inches of lift in the front and stock [...]
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Model: 2001 Ford Mustang GT V8
Chassis Designation: Coupe
What is your driving style: Hard Performance Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question: Planning to replace struts, shocks, axle dampner’s and all bushings, etc. Looking at putting KYB Gasajust (P/N KG9023) shocks on rear axle. What would be a good strut for the [...]
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Model: 2005 Mazda 3
What is your driving style: Aggressive driver
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question: I want to get better handling for my 2005 Mazda 3, but don’t want to spend the big bucks on a coilover kit. What shocks would give me better handling without costing $2,000 plus installation?
Answer: The best choice for shocks [...]
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Model: 2004 Porsche Boxster
What is your driving style: Aggressive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question: I want my 2004 Porsche Boxster to handle the best that it possibly can, everyone says coilovers are the way to go. I thought they were just for lowering the car and I don’t care about that, bu if they’ll [...]
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Posted in Ford, Monotube, Performance on Jun 17th, 2010
Model: 1970 Ford F-250
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question: 1970, f250, camper special. lookin for a “stiffer” ride. been running the gas magnums for a while, kinda sloppy. is the kyb gas-a-just the way to go?truck is restored and is stock height. [...]
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Model: 1958 Chevy Impala
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question: I’m looking for a performance shock for my 1958 Chevrolet Impala. Do you have anything that will fit and give me better handling?
Answer:
KYB offers a mono-tube Gasajust shock/strut for your vehicle. This [...]
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