DJ Dank Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 So today I've got the Pathy at the shop and they tell me that my passenger side KYB strut is bad and is leaking. It hasn't even been 2 years and MAYBE 15k miles MAX and its already leaking??? So I need to get some replacements ASAP. So now I'm alittle apprehensive about replacing them with KYB's again. What other struts have you lifted guys run with besides the KYB's? Not too sure about the Rancho's but I'd like some input from you guys as I'd like to order some ASAP. Any good online sources/links would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 No issues on almost 2 years on mine... not sure on my mileage... maybe 30,000 miles ?? Could it be from having your truck sit while you were away?? (shot in the dark, I have NO idea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herm Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Can't say I've heard of many KYBs failing prematurely. Of course, you are know to actually use your struts on occasion... but so do many others. I have about 35k on mine, 3 years old. We only have 3 choices, correct? KYB Rancho Emu and I don't think the coil choice affects the strut choice. tirerack.com is where I got by KYBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 My GR2's have been fine for many years. I'd have to check, but I think they have about 50,000 miles on them, and they're still fine. (FWIW, my OEM struts never leaked either.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yeah its bizarre. The shop is very trustworthy so I know thats not an issue. Not sure how bad the leak is, but they are going to swap in the AC front coils anyways since its all apart but I will have to replace them soon. I did purchase them from TireRack.com also...at the time they were $57 a piece and a few weeks ago they were in the mid $60's but now it seems that they are no longer being sold. But I am wondering what the warranty is on them. I may be able to dig around and find my tirerack reciept somewhere. I've only heard good things about KYB's and those who have replied only support what I've heard but part of me still is apprehensive about sticking with the KYB's. It could just be a dud/fluke I guess because apparently the driver side strut has no problems. I do plan on replacing both though however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 You know the OEM struts are KYB as well? My OEM KYB's leakerd after 100k miles, got 28k on some new KYB GR2's and they are perfect so far.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I've got about 40k on mine. No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisnc100 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I've got almost 6 years on mine. I thought they came with a limited lifetime warranty, whatever that means in the fine print. I'll try to hunt down my warranty card if I still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy98 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 One of mine leaked at one point. So I called a company that carried them and they replaced it for free. I guess they have a great warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I've got almost 6 years on mine. I thought they came with a limited lifetime warranty, whatever that means in the fine print. I'll try to hunt down my warranty card if I still have it. That warranty is for manufacturers defects, normal wear and tear does not count!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisnc100 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 (edited) Limited Lifetime Warranty KYB America LLC warrants the listed quality-built products for the listed time period and/or mileage to the original retail purchaser against defect and wear-out when used on private passenger cars and light trucks under normal operating conditions. The warranty does not apply to shock absorbers which have been modified, improperly applied or installed, or installed on vehicles used in racing or for commercial applications. The warranty is void if the product is used on excessively lowered (over 1.5") vehicles or in an aftermarket coilover suspension system. KYB's obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement of the defective shock absorber in accordance with this warranty. Cost of removal and installation are not included. The quality-built products, time periods and/or mileage covered under this warranty are as follows: - For as long as the original retail purchaser owns the vehicle on which the units were originally installed - All KYB Gas-a-Just® and MonoMax® Performance Shock Absorbers (including motorhome applications) – Lifetime - All KYB GR-2® Gas Struts, Cartridges and Shocks – Lifetime - AGX® Adjustable Gas Shocks and Struts and MonoMax Performance Shocks – Lifetime More details here: http://www.kyb.com/service/warranty.php Edited February 17, 2007 by lewisnc100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Yeah I checked out the warranty info off their site. So am I have to return the defective one before I get the new one? Not sure how well that is going to do for me since this is my daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy98 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Find a local shop that sells them and have them switch it out. That is what I did. I was with out my rig for no more than 5 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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