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3K views 3 replies 4 participants last post by  dwebb01 
#1 ·
I would like to know what they are.I looked up the sticker number and it linked me to the OEM about $90 for front $ 50 for rear.My installer thinks KYB would be a good guess.we have so few choices on an upgrade.Someone who has had em off would maybe knew w more about quality and construction.
 
#3 ·
KYB is a major supplier for OEM so its a good guess, however it doesnt mean that the dampers are made the same as the aftermarket KYB's. They could have different specs.
 
#4 ·
I've only be able to find KYB struts for the front but not shocks for the back. As of a few months ago, they didn't seem to be making them yet. I'm not sure how many miles you have yet but my stock suspension has 80k on it and the struts and shocks still feel okay.

I'm not sure if I would mix KYB up front and OEM on the back. I'd prefer to have one or the other all the way around.
 
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