3 weeks ago, I was doing some pricing on Bilstein struts/shocks for my 91 300D and today I'm surprised the price went about 20 - 30 %. Is it Euro rate...? Here is what quoted

Rear:

HD $ 92.43 ---> $ 124.33
Sport $ 116.97 ---> $ 147.45

Front:
HD $ 164.41 ---> $ 218.77
Sport $ 169.31 ---> $ 217.37

Has anyone try KYB? any comments?

Rear: $ 54.51
Front: $ 74.26

Are they made in Japan?

thanks!

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BJ

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07 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 5k+ gone
87 300SDL 158k+ gone
91 300D 113k+ gone
83 300SD 220K+ gone
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Try looking for sachs/boge OEM shocks and struts, in the partshop the prices are cheaper than bilstiens. Don't use KYB they do not last. But if you intend to sell your car soon then maybe....


Apart from the partshop here...you can also try www.shox.com for sachs/boge.

I have used KYB, Bilstein, Sachs, and Koni. If you buy the KYB, IMHO you will regret it. I found them to be very rough riding, the standard shock to me was stiffer than the performance shocks I had on the car. I would go with the other 3 before I bought another KYB.

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John

2003 Firemist Red/grey leather SL 500
2015 Palladium Silver/black mbtex GLK 350
1987 Smoke Silver/burgundy mbtex 300E Sportline (SOLD)

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I didn't like the KYB shocks that I put on my 190E. They felt worn out after a year. I prefer the shocks to be a little stiff. I stillhave them on the car but I wont buy KYB's again.

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1990 190E 2.6
1996 Grand Voyager 3.3
1985 Mustang GT 5.0 5 SPD
1982 Suzuki GS 750T

My KYB's have held up well, but I bought the performance versions and they are WAY TOO STIFF. They have a lifetime warranty, and I plan on replacing them with standard KYB's soon for no cost.

I should have bought Bilstiens.

Have a great day,

Suck it up and by the bilsteins. You will be happy you did. I put bilstein HD's on my 1977 300D and I couldn't be happier. They were a little firm at first, but softened up to a comfortable, secure ride.

JCD

Thanks guys.
I have HD on my 300SD and they work well. Should have bought them 3 weeks ago. I just can't figure out why the price went up that much(20-30%). If KYB has lifetime warranty may be I can change them once a year.

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BJ

09 GL320 Bluetec 65K+
07 E320 Bluetec 43k+
05 Nissan Frontier NISMO 4X4 72K+


07 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 5k+ gone
87 300SDL 158k+ gone
91 300D 113k+ gone
83 300SD 220K+ gone
89 300E sold
87 190E sold
83 380SEL sold
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