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Which Struts - Bils/Gabs/KYBs?

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Old 03-10-2010, 11:37 PM
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Which Struts - Bils/Gabs/KYBs?

Okay I've lowered 2 of these cars with Bilstein sports and Eibach springs but I'm getting older and actually want to keep a decent ride - I know Bilsteins are the way to go BUT the price of the Gabriels ($219 all 4) and the KYBs ($230 all 4) are pretty attrective. Does anyone have any experience with these two brands at all? I mean if they're even a half way decent ride I'm good with that, just wondering if anyone has out these on and then they're car went up 3 inches or something stupid like that.

Thanks for the input! OJ
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You get what you pay for...

Also remember Bilsteins carry lifetime warranty against leaks. Bilsteins are tried and true over and over.

Bilstein comforts raised my ride height, so I only recommend HD or Sport.
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I put KYB's on my wifes car and it was stiff as hell. Plus the rusted out with in a year and a half.
I have Koni's on my convertible on the firmest setting and it wasn't even close to the firmness of the KYB's.
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Depends what you're looking for...

If you want factory handling, which isn't too shabby go with the OEM which I believe are Sachs?

Better handling or comfort then Bilstein has a full range which would be my only choice
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You get what you pay for...

Bilstein comforts raised my ride height, so I only recommend HD or Sport.
Check - thanks for the input on the comforts, I just needed someone to slap me around, I'll roll the HD's as planned.

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