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Found a New Set of KYB Rear Shocks, Are these decent shocks? |
Last930 |
Nov 24 2014, 03:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 15-September 14 From: Illinois Member No.: 17,905 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
While cleaning out a house for an estate sale I found a an unused set of of KYB gas charged rear shocks for a 914; cross referencing the part # shows they will fit my '73 2.0. There is also a set of Weltmeister progressive wound springs; doesn't say what the pound rating is. I assume they were originally ordered at the same time as the shocks.
I have no experience with KYB shocks - any input from those that have used them? I have to think they would be an improvement over what appears to be the original shocks that the car came with. The springs came in a Weltmeister box, but have no p/n on them. They appear to have never been used. My guess would be that the springs and shocks were both ordered at the same time quite some time ago, but never installed on the 914. Thoughts or comments? |
Java2570 |
Nov 24 2014, 04:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I had a set on the rear of my '74 when I got it, found them very harsh and unpleasant. I prefer the Boge replacements I installed....
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messix |
Nov 24 2014, 04:06 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
try them out, easy to install.
if they are too stiff try the stock springs. |
bandjoey |
Nov 24 2014, 04:47 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,930 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
What color are the spring markings? (Like 3 green paint marks on black springs. )
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KELTY360 |
Nov 24 2014, 04:47 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,081 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have no personal experience, but I've heard that KYB stands for Kill Your Butt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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mepstein |
Nov 24 2014, 04:53 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I've had them. They suck. If you need something to use until your koni, bilstein or boge's show up that's understandable. Otherwise, they suck.
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SirAndy |
Nov 24 2014, 04:54 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I had a set on the rear of my '74 when I got it, found them very harsh and unpleasant. KYB = Kill Your Back They don't deserve to be called "shock absorbers" ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
Last930 |
Nov 24 2014, 05:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 15-September 14 From: Illinois Member No.: 17,905 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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ConeDodger |
Nov 24 2014, 05:53 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I had a set on the rear of my '74 when I got it, found them very harsh and unpleasant. KYB = Kill Your Back They don't deserve to be called "shock absorbers" ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) you, are the shock absorber! |
aircooledtechguy |
Nov 24 2014, 06:01 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I tried a set a long time ago with stock springs. The rear of the car was raised 1" simply by installing them, made my headlights point at the ground. It's a good thing I had a good medical/dental plan. . . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I pulled them back off and went back to stock until I could spring for Konis on all 4 corners.
Koni's. . . Now THOSE are shocks!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
bdstone914 |
Nov 24 2014, 08:43 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
What color are the spring markings? (Like 3 green paint marks on black springs. ) The springs have a silver stripe on one side. Only the stock springs were identified with one, two or three green stripes. Measure the diameter of the steel rod used to make the spring. Stock 100 lb is 10mm, 140 lb is 11 mm, 180 is 12 mm. |
Larmo63 |
Nov 24 2014, 10:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,267 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
My black progressive Weltmeisters have a VERY faint '180' on the outer edge. Look for it. I used Boges with them and they are great.
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rgalla9146 |
Nov 25 2014, 06:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,624 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Use them during assembly to roll the car around the shop.
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EdwardBlume |
Nov 25 2014, 07:24 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Install them but wear a mouth guard while you are driving... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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OU8AVW |
Nov 25 2014, 09:46 AM
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Yacht Rigger Group: Members Posts: 1,803 Joined: 1-October 08 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 9,601 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm saving up for Konis. I do find that the KYBs work well while the car sits on jack stands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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Last930 |
Nov 25 2014, 10:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 15-September 14 From: Illinois Member No.: 17,905 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Damn, I thought I lucked out with a free set of shocks - kinda see why now! Anyone want to buy a new set of KYB shocks cheap??
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SLITS |
Nov 25 2014, 01:35 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
I had them on one car. Yes, they are stiff, but so what.
If they cost nothing, you've got nothing to lose. I'd use them until I could afford what I wanted. |
jvmarino |
Nov 25 2014, 01:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 22-March 09 From: Baltimore Member No.: 10,188 Region Association: None |
I have had KYB shocks on my 2.0 for the last 15 years, and find them to be perfectly acceptable. The ride is firm, but not too bad, and at the time I purchased them, a lot less investment than the other options. Of all my vintage cars, my 914 with the KYB's has the smoothest ride.
I have never done any comparisons, but agree that if you have these already for no cost, I would say use them. If you want to change later, it is a pretty easy task to perform. Jim |
Kraftwerk |
Nov 26 2014, 02:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 6-September 07 From: Bbbbbrroooklynnn Member No.: 8,085 |
I have new-ish KYB on my car and I have no problem with them what so ever, suspension is stiff and works for me..
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Last930 |
Nov 26 2014, 08:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 15-September 14 From: Illinois Member No.: 17,905 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What color are the spring markings? (Like 3 green paint marks on black springs. ) The springs have a silver stripe on one side. Only the stock springs were identified with one, two or three green stripes. Measure the diameter of the steel rod used to make the spring. Stock 100 lb is 10mm, 140 lb is 11 mm, 180 is 12 mm. The spring diameter is 11.3 mm - 150? |
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