Igetstabby Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) Hey guys. I noticed a noise coming from my front end lately and upon inspection noticed play in the drivers side front wheel.. turns out the whole strut assembly is moving side to side. Back shocks were already toast. Point being, it's time to finally lift the pathy now that I have an excuse. Still debating if I'm going OME or AC on the coils, but pricing out the struts etc on RockAuto I came across KYB Gas-A-Just rear shocks for $48 CAD each. Does anyone know how these stack up vs the bilsteins or ome? Couldn't find anything on them here through search. They also have a Raybestos professional grade strut mount kit w/bearing, bumper and bellow for 70 bucks. Not sure what to make of that... I know the KYB mount/bearing is supposed to be crap but I've never heard any feedback on this one. I'm trying to keep things on the cheap side since I'm out of work at the moment. If these parts are ok to use I can get everything but the coils shipped for $488 CAD from RockAuto. KYB Part # 335016 GR2Exc. Adjustable Suspension; TO 11-98; Front Left CAD$62.52 CAD$0.00 CAD$62.52 KYB Part # 335015 GR2 Exc. Adjustable Suspension; TO 11-98; Front Right CAD$62.52 CAD$0.00 CAD$62.52 Suspension : Strut Mount RAYBESTOS Part # 5201345 Professional Grade Front; Contains Bearing And OEM Style Bumper And Bellow; Super Kit CAD$70.85 CAD$0.00 CAD$141.70 Suspension : Shock Absorber KYB Part # KG54318 Gas-A-Just Exc. Adjustable Suspension; TO 11-98; Rear Right Exc. Adjustable Suspension; TO 11-98; Rear Left A CAD$48.12 CAD$0.00 CAD$96.24 Subtotal CAD$362.98 Shipping from 2 locations: Shipping Location B Ground (FedEx or UPS) from United States CAD$37.52 Shipping Location A Ground (FedEx or UPS) from United States CAD$87.65 Total CAD$488.15 Thanks in advance for any advice Edited September 29, 2010 by Igetstabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I use the KYB Gas-a-just shocks on my rears with the OME lift, and I haven't had any problems with it. Ride is a little stiffer (that's the springs, not the shocks), but I like it just fine. As other people have said, it feels more "truck-like," and rugged. Don't have anything to compare the shocks to, though, because I haven't used any others except for the originals. Also, the Gas-a-just shocks are white, so I bought some red boots ($3 each) for them, mounted them upside down, and they look just like Ranchos! --Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igetstabby Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Good to know, thanks. Anyone have info on the strut mount kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Get the KYB Gas-A-Justs. I have them and they ride damn nice. You can also opt for MonoMax if you want stiffer damping. As for the strut mount, you want to go OEM for that. Yes, KYB mounts are crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I went with the OEM strut mounts. They weren't that expensive from Infiniti of Scottsdale. I paid $55.10 for 2 bearings, and $44.10 for 2 mounts (insulators). You can call them at 480-941-0055, or email parts@infinitiofscottsdale.com, URL everythingnissan.com. --Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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