rc_cola_j Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Just wanted to see what sort of feedback you all have on KYB GR2 or Old Man Emu as options for front struts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I'll never use KYB struts again..Check out how long I've been on this forum...I'm about to replace my 2nd set....I don't thing they like the cold. or maybe my lift and wheel spacers.? the hard part is finding a OME (ARB) distributor in Canada...I found a local guy who does JDM (Toyota) diesel to french fry grease conversions who is an ARB dealer. and is willing to import some OME struts for me. pricing was similar to Rugged rocks. I let you know how they work out....my reasoning that they will be better is that they are valved for a lifted vehicle and are off road designed. not just highway cruising. the only other option is rancho but they are hard to find. check these guys out....http://krazyhousecustoms.com/i-23060633-rancho-rs5000-series-suspension-strut-assembly-rs5814.html I think I found a distributor in Toronto who has these as well but I can' t find the link. 3rd option would be Tough Dog out of Australia but they only have one distributor in Colorado and they haven't gotten back to me yet on prices.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 I'll never use KYB struts again..Check out how long I've been on this forum...I'm about to replace my 2nd set....I don't thing they like the cold. or maybe my lift and wheel spacers.? the hard part is finding a OME (ARB) distributor in Canada...I found a local guy who does JDM (Toyota) diesel to french fry grease conversions who is an ARB dealer. and is willing to import some OME struts for me. pricing was similar to Rugged rocks. I let you know how they work out....my reasoning that they will be better is that they are valved for a lifted vehicle and are off road designed. not just highway cruising. the only other option is rancho but they are hard to find. check these guys out....http://krazyhousecustoms.com/i-23060633-rancho-rs5000-series-suspension-strut-assembly-rs5814.html I think I found a distributor in Toronto who has these as well but I can' t find the link. 3rd option would be Tough Dog out of Australia but they only have one distributor in Colorado and they haven't gotten back to me yet on prices.... I had my front struts replaced when I bought my pathfinder last spring. Had a mechanic do it, he said it was a factory equivalent replacement. Well, I have blown said replacement 3 times since. Each time the swap in a new one under warranty.......which is fine, but overall I'm not happy with the ride in the front. What upset you so badly about the KYBs? They seem to be half the price of the OME......still, I want to make the right decision here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 we'll I do my own work and its a real pain in the Ass to do the work on my front street. mostly my truck is a DD and not a driven fast off road. Make what you will of Winnipeg streets:). I just feel that struts should last longer than 1 or 2 years,. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I run Gabriel Ultra struts. Been good for me. But do ride a tad stiff when new. I run the Gabriel Ultra shocks on the rear also. But the Bilstiens would be better in the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 1 or 2 years eh? Yeah, I would say longer then that would be nice too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Remember shocks and struts are usually good for about 50k miles street driven. Less once you start going off road or have rough roads, rears sooner if towing. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Are there many R50 owners here running OMEmu struts? Would like to hear your feedback Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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