How are KYB GR2 Shocks?

[modmonster2008]

As the title states, i want to know how those shocks handle, I've heard good things about them but i want to know if it would be a good set of shocks, i found a set for less than $200 shipped....

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4499&selected_year=1988

 

[Kangae]

I think they are ok, but my opinion isn't really informed. I have them on my car, but the problem is, they came with them so I have no idea how a supra handles with anything else.

But the car feels pretty good compared to other cars I've driven, if that helps?

 

[suprarx7nut]

Driven in a car with Eibach springs and KYB's. Seemed fine for a daily driver. :dunno:

 

[935motorsports]

They do better in 87-88 NA cars that have less weight.

-1 for shopping outside of the vendor forum though.

 

[modmonster2008]

lol well im looking outside the forums for now, looking for a cheap set, like those

 

[supraman7mgte]

i have a set on my 91 wit B&G springs and i keep blowing out the rear seals

 

[Nomad707]

keep in mind the GR-2s are stock replacement shocks..

they feel alot better then stock but arent intended for lowering springs.

 

[modmonster2008]

sweet, because im thinking of replacing my old worn out ones before summer so that its ready by then...

 

[johnathan1]

I have them on my car, with JZA70 springs (slightly lower than stock) and they seem to be holding up fine. Definitely a HUGE improvement over over the blown stock TEMS shocks. I'd say you'll be happy with them.

 

[modmonster2008]

nice, now the only thing holding me back is the fact that i have no job to buy those

 

[johnathan1]

Well lucky for you, this information isn't going anywhere!

 

[hung_lo]

KYB GR2 are equivalents to OE.

I would highly recommend if budget allows to go with Tokico Illuminas instead, or if you can push further, a full set of coilovers.

Megan Racing Track series, Tein Superstreets and Stance GR+ are excellent budget coilovers.

 

[MKIII TURBO60-1]

i have kyb rg2 with h and r lowering springs and it rides good to me

 

[kanji1jz]

I have them with eibach springs and they ride great. better than stock, TEMS, but if I could do it over I would have used Bilstiens. If all you are doing is daily driving and a little screwing around these will be sufficient

 

[CordiaDOHC]

Have them on an 86 na mr2 and it was a nice difference. But its a stock car with stock springs.

 

[Grimsta]

Megan coilovers > Teins (at least for MKIIIS)

Also Bilstein & Koni > Tokico

Go that route.

like its been said over and over GR2s are just OEM replacements, although they are a little stiffer than other OEM replacements. But by no means does that mean they are stiff performance shocks like Bilsteins or Konis.
I actually have GR2s and Eibach's on my wife's G20 and its actually a very capable set up for the G, i was skeptical at first but that simple set up can handle some wicked lateral loads

 

[sprigmo1]

I have Eibachs all around with Tokicos up front and KYBs in the rear. Kept blowing out the rear Tokicos. KYBs are fine until I get my coilovers!!