kyb struts spec r springs

dinok · Sep 5, 2009, 11:47 PM

i have a set of kyb struts but im pretty sure the struts are all worn out and i was owndering if anyone had any isnight on where i can get them rebuilt to match the spring rate of the swift spec-r springs ?? or how i would go about to get the KYBs with the swift setup nice as in the strut wont blow out easily. any insight would be great

Toxin · Sep 6, 2009, 05:18 AM

Pick up a set of used MR Bilsteins (or wait with over 9000!! members of this forum for the date when bilstein HD's actually DO come back in stock)

meckert · Sep 6, 2009, 05:51 AM

Bilsteins are the way to go if your replacing struts--you are blowing the struts likely due to the struts bottoming out and destroying themsleves- the cause are springs that are too low or too soft causing the struts to bottom out and beat their guts. Keep yourself from the compulsion to "slam" your car for the "look" and the problem goes away. I hear the spec r's would solve the prob--but will let others chime-- in here.

dinok · Sep 6, 2009, 10:57 AM

i havent yet done the swift spring syet on the kybs i had those crappy tein springs in there that caused them to get warped out. But what i was wondering was if i get the kybs revalved tot he swift spec r springs will it be a good ride for a little until i can afford the tein flew coilover system or when the bilstein struts come in. Please any insight would be great !! i heard good things about the kyb wit the swift setup

any insight on what route id take to rebuilding the kyb struts to be valved for the swifts spec r ?

**SmikeEvo** · Sep 6, 2009, 11:02 AM

As I said in our PM - you CANNOT rebuild the KYBs. Only the Bilsteins.

Swifts on a good set of KYBs or Bilsteins (MR or HD) will work great.

**Neal@tirerack.** · Sep 8, 2009, 10:30 AM

Not the best idea to mix the KYB's with lowering springs either. +1 on Bilsteins.

dinok · Sep 9, 2009, 02:05 PM

so where can i get a set of billsteins form !! i need to fix suspension ASAP !!!

**SmikeEvo** · Sep 9, 2009, 02:30 PM

KYBs, in good shape, have been used time in and out. I do not agree with Neal here.

TommiM · Sep 9, 2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SmikeEvo

KYBs, in good shape, have been used time in and out. I do not agree with Neal here.

+1.
When I ordered my set of Robispec springs I asked him these same questions. He agreed the KYBs will be fine with his springs.

grahamab · Sep 10, 2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dinok

so where can i get a set of billsteins form !! i need to fix suspension ASAP !!!

maybe the Evo 1-9 suspension for sale forum? seriously though, sets are popping up all the time.

denver · Sep 10, 2009, 08:19 PM

if you look at the Spec-R SPECs they are designed to work with the stock suspension components. There are two different versions, get the GSR version for the KYBs and the MR version for billsteins..

Im sure if you search the FS section there are people selling their stock suspension with low miles....

**SmikeEvo** · Sep 11, 2009, 06:16 AM

The only difference between the GSR and MR is the initial rear spring rate. The front rates are the same.