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    #16
    KYB is good.
    Using a spring compressor adds about 10 minutes per unit. Less if you have a helper.






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      #17
      Even swapping the springs yourself you should be able to do this in a few hours easily. As long as you have some mechanical knowledge it's really a straight forward job.
      MRT: 1993 Honda Accord SE Coupe (Lola)

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        #18
        I think i am going to go with the kyb strut plus. I am wondering which ones are easiest to do first,front or rear?Am going to do a set at a time.
        Last edited by zedjr10; 02-24-2017, 03:50 AM.

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          #19
          I would never use one of those spring compressors again after I had them slid off and about pinch my finger between it and the top hat. Easier to drop the struts and pay $10 a strut and have a shop swap springs. Takes them about 2 minutes a strut and your not in any danger. Just my opinion.

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            #20
            The KYB Strut Plus is probably a good option, if you're set on not replacing the springs. I was unaware that they made such a thing. The only spring/shock combinations that I've ever seen have been Gabriel, Monroe, and other total garbage.
            Unless you find a great deal, though, you're paying twice as much for those units as you would for the shocks alone (though the GR2 shocks mentioned above and the Excel-G shocks that come in the Strut Plus combo are the same exact shocks, so that's good.)

            You're looking at a $500 job instead of a $250 job. However, new springs and top mounts aren't a bad thing (at least not when they come from a decent company.) I suppose that's worth something.






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              #21
              I haven't checked in a while but are Honda OEM springs still out there?
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                #22
                Originally posted by hiptech View Post
                I haven't checked in a while but are Honda OEM springs still out there?
                I don't believe so. But I think a number of quality manufacturers make OEM spec replacements (that are likely to be as good as, possibly even superior to, the originals.)






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                  #23
                  Originally posted by deevergote View Post
                  The KYB Strut Plus is probably a good option, if you're set on not replacing the springs. I was unaware that they made such a thing. The only spring/shock combinations that I've ever seen have been Gabriel, Monroe, and other total garbage.
                  It seems most(Monroe's for sure) are made in china now. KYB's s strut-plus i found alot of good ratings for the fronts(sr4044 & sr4043). The backs are mixed reviews mostly complaining about wrong orientation. I got 2 of the front's for 206 dollars total including shipping.

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                    #24
                    Hey thanks for everyones input. Helped me greatly in deciding. I think these kyb's are going to work out great and I'll let yall know. That's a sweet ass ride Hiptech. I love the stock look u got. Nothing classier than that imo.

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by ol blue View Post
                      I would never use one of those spring compressors again after I had them slid off and about pinch my finger between it and the top hat. Easier to drop the struts and pay $10 a strut and have a shop swap springs. Takes them about 2 minutes a strut and your not in any danger. Just my opinion.
                      Amen. If a spring compressor comes loose, it can kill you. No joke.

                      This is exactly what I did with when I installed my Koni Yellows. My local shop also charged me $10 per strut and they did it quick. Just need to arrange in advance if you want them to swap the struts while you wait.

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                        #26
                        You'll still save a ton of money by simply removing the shocks assemblies from the car yourself and taking it to a shop to have them swap shocks and compressing the springs.

                        I did this on my parent's 03 Sienna since the strut looked a lot more scary than our shocks (a lot bigger spring with more energy). It cost me 20 a side for them to install the strut and new strut mount. I dropped it off and an hour or so later they were done and ready for pickup.

                        I think the best solution would be to purchase new KYB GR2 shocks, and buy new strut mount bushings from Honda. They're about 2 bucks a piece, you'll need 8 of them to cover all 4 shocks (2 per shock) that's really all you need. Replacing those bushings will solve any creaking issues you have going over little bumps in the road.

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                          #27
                          Function and Form full coilovers her and they feel great

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                            #28
                            Ordered the front kyb strut plus and am going to replace the upper control arm at same time. I am assuming i follow instructions for taking out strut first and replacing then install the UAC. IS this right. Is there anything else i should replace while there?

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                              #29
                              Pull out old struts, remove and replace UCA, then replace new strut.


                              As far as anything else, it would be worth it to replace your lower ball joints on the knuckles as those are prone to fail more than anything else.

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                                #30
                                My car has KYB's also. Ride quality is good. Soft but not too bouncy.

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