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  1. 10-01-2008, 05:15 PM #1
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    Question KYB Shocks via Kragen

    KYB shocks through Kragen's website. Do you guys know any other sites BESIDES ebay AND the JY lol that can beat these prices?

    http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...ype=50&PTSet=A

    That's already a pretty decent price but i was wondering if anyone else knew of another site who can beat those prices?
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Get Tokico Blues!!

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  3. 10-01-2008, 05:44 PM #3
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Personally I'd go with these:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...spagenameZWDVW

    You'll get more versitility in my opinion. If you ever want to drop it these will handle a 1" drop easily as per the manufacturer ( I called them)
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  4. 10-01-2008, 06:01 PM #4
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Here's a site I use every now and then. They have your KYBs

    www.ajusa.com
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    i was able up till last week to get them at warehouse cost but my buddy got laid off



    x2 on the tokicos hit that shit up
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    $10 less per front shock at rockauto.com ($38.79)
    cheapest spot that I could find when I bought all 4 three mos ago.
    The Rock has been very good to me.... no problemos
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Quote Originally Posted by griffonks View Post
    $10 less per front shock at rockauto.com ($38.79)
    cheapest spot that I could find when I bought all 4 three mos ago.
    The Rock has been very good to me.... no problemos
    What about shipping? Ajusa is free over $100 or if it has the promotional free shipping tag.

    AJUSA will match it on price.
    Last edited by nswst8; 10-01-2008 at 07:42 PM.
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    oops
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    I'm gonna be the thousandth person to recommend the Tokicos. I had KYB's and they got completely destroyed really fast. The blues have put up with some serious beatings and still are great.
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    for a second, i thought you meant you were gonna get the super specials through kragen. my interests were peaked.

    Click here!
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Quote Originally Posted by Dark_Accord View Post
    Get Tokico Blues!!
    Quote Originally Posted by nswst8 View Post
    Personally I'd go with these:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...spagenameZWDVW

    You'll get more versitility in my opinion. If you ever want to drop it these will handle a 1" drop easily as per the manufacturer ( I called them)
    Yeah, I've been wanting those for the back for damn sure. Its just someone told me you could find kyb's for $30 ea. lol so that jumped at my face instantly.

    Quote Originally Posted by nswst8 View Post
    Here's a site I use every now and then. They have your KYBs

    www.ajusa.com
    Nice

    Quote Originally Posted by ghettogeddy View Post
    i was able up till last week to get them at warehouse cost but my buddy got laid off



    x2 on the tokicos hit that shit up
    FACK haha that sucks for your buddy.

    Quote Originally Posted by griffonks View Post
    $10 less per front shock at rockauto.com ($38.79)
    cheapest spot that I could find when I bought all 4 three mos ago.
    The Rock has been very good to me.... no problemos
    Thanks. I like their catalog...They got a ton of shit

    Quote Originally Posted by codyJDM View Post
    I'm gonna be the thousandth person to recommend the Tokicos. I had KYB's and they got completely destroyed really fast. The blues have put up with some serious beatings and still are great.
    Wow thanks for the feedback. However my question for you is what kind of driving were you doing to completely destroy them? lol I only plan to do daily driving. I'll never race my accord.

    Quote Originally Posted by snoopyloopy View Post
    for a second, i thought you meant you were gonna get the super specials through kragen. my interests were peaked.
    Wat.
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    BTW guys...its fairly easy to mount up suspension on your own right? And as for the Tokico's I've never EVER found them anywhere besides eBay.

    Any other sites for them? Oh you know what...i'll google it. Thanks guys oh shit. Almost forgot. When buying these shocks kyb or tokico...Btw i'm leaning more toward tokico all 4 now. Do i need to purchase springs as well? I'm assuming yes. AND is it the shocks themselves that will lower the ride height? Or the springs I combine them with? For what i'm really looking for is to replace a 19 year old suspension while at the same time giving it a different stance.
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    umm, shocks just control the springs, the springs actually lower (or raise) the car if i remember correctly. so you'll need springs too if you're planning on actually lowering, not just replacing stock. but you can use them with stock springs, they'll make your ride better, especially if what you have right now is a blown setup.

    and these are the shocks i thought you meant at first:
    https://www.3geez.com/forum/showthrea...super+specials

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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    edit:
    I used to work for a wholesale KYB dist. in Union City,give me the year of your car and I'll see if I still get them at cost


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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Quote Originally Posted by picopop View Post
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    I Used To Work For A Wholesale Kyb Dist. In Union City,give Me The Year Of Your Car And I'll See If I Still Get Them At Cost
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Quote Originally Posted by LxAcc510 View Post
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    ok.
    Cant promise but I'll see what they say


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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Quote Originally Posted by picopop View Post
    ok.
    Cant promise but I'll see what they say
    Lol no worries. Dont plan to buy too soon anyhow
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Quote Originally Posted by snoopyloopy View Post
    umm, shocks just control the springs, the springs actually lower (or raise) the car if i remember correctly. so you'll need springs too if you're planning on actually lowering, not just replacing stock. but you can use them with stock springs, they'll make your ride better, especially if what you have right now is a blown setup.

    and these are the shocks i thought you meant at first:
    https://www.3geez.com/forum/showthrea...super+specials
    Wow, those look shweet.

    But yea thanks for the info. I'll be doing my own research soon. And yeah it doesnt seem as though my setup is completely blown, but it's pretty much screwed.
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    I never raced, I took the occasional windy road here and there I am lowered I guess a lot more than they were made for though. Are you stock ride height? If so disregard anything I'm talking about haha you'll be just fine

    edit* nvm lol just read everything through. KYB's will be fine for stock. If you want to go lower than they absolutely aren't, though. That's how I blew the hell out of mine.
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    I wouldnt recommend the KYB's if you plan on going lower than 1.5in


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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    I'll show you guys the ride height I'm looking for. Someone on the forum had a nice height on their set up
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    If your looking for the KYB GR2's i have a rear set that is new in box. Ill ship them anywhere in the US for $50 shipped.
    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2110099
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    Quote Originally Posted by LiTtLe xOx BitT View Post
    If your looking for the KYB GR2's i have a rear set that is new in box. Ill ship them anywhere in the US for $50 shipped.
    Really?! Check your PM box
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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    kybs are not bad for replacements. but tokicos for a sporty feel with lowering springs

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    Re: KYB Shocks via Kragen

    I see, well the main thing I'm looking for is a better ride quality than oem + a lower height. As long as these kyb's will be better, more stable, more "beefy" than oem i think I'll be happy. Everyone's saying tokico though. And I'm leaning a little more toward that suggestion. But if the price is right I'll do kyb for either front or back...Reason being it seems i can find kyb's for $50+/-$60 online and anywhere i look. tokicos seem to be $60+.

    As far as lowering springs..according to the sticky what's available for our cars are Sprint, H&R and Eibach. And ebay brands lol...

    Anywho i was wondering. Can we just slap some lowering springs on oem shocks?
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