Yeobh 4th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 The main function of shock absorbers is to cut out the oscillations cause by the suspension springs so that the the ride will remains almost free from lateral movements. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Author Share March 27, 2013 Remember to do wheel alignment. Thanks for the remind.. will do that. . Just confirmed the rear shock also up lorry. . Now car in ws changing. . After this ride should be excellent cos front and back shock all change together. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Author Share March 27, 2013 my previous LGT's shocks leaked oil on its 4-5th year. if i'm not wrong, kyb also. then changed to bilsteins & tein springs setup. no more rocking.. but got good massage for a couple of years before i sold the car off Kyb don't lau u.. only lau gas nia cos kyb is gas shock.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 Kyb don't lau u.. only lau gas nia cos kyb is gas shock.. KYB also got come with oil shocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Author Share March 27, 2013 KYB also got come with oil shocks. Oh Ok. But my is gas. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 how old or what is your mileage of your Camry? How come so fast mati altogether? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichibawa 5th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 Oh Ok. But my is gas. . Gas means it has oil and pressurized nitrogen pumped into it. It couldn't function with gas alone. Let us know if it cured the rocking boat symptom after the mechanics are done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Author Share March 27, 2013 how old or what is your mileage of your Camry? How come so fast mati altogether? Car is 7yrs. Mileage is 130k Front shick change at yr 5. Rear shock is virgin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Author Share March 27, 2013 Gas means it has oil and pressurized nitrogen pumped into it. It couldn't function with gas alone. Let us know if it cured the rocking boat symptom after the mechanics are done. Now all 4 shock is kyb gas shock and 4 new stopper. And yes now ride is best. No more rocking I am a happy man now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 Me very suay.. Just change front shock less than 24hrs and now the rear jam liao. Tmr change the rear. Will be using KYB GAS absorber too since good review here Strange. Last time i use kyb gas shocks. MIJ. Very firm ride n lasted very long. Maybe e ws install not properly done or yr shocks got problem. Where u buy from? Issit cfm mij gas n correct shocks fr yr ride? Did u change e top rubber mounts? U sud change them wh e shocks together. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 Kyb don't lau u.. only lau gas nia cos kyb is gas shock.. Although its gas....still got oil inside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 Some aftermarket KYB came marked MIC. OMG. Those sure not good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 Now all 4 shock is kyb gas shock and 4 new stopper. And yes now ride is best. No more rocking I am a happy man now Oh so it was yr rear shocks that cause e poor handling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingarm 1st Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 Is kyb shocks harder than stock? Is it a good combination with tein spring? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 Is kyb shocks harder than stock? Is it a good combination with tein spring? KYB is e original shocks on toyota n many other cars. Now just chk its mij fr better quality. Thai...msia not as good. MIC is a no no. When u change try to get gas cos e handling is better. Original mostly use oil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear March 27, 2013 Author Share March 27, 2013 Actually beginning I thought only the front up lorry nia so just change the front loh than after change the problem still the same, 1 day later the rear also up lorry. So change all 4 using kyb, $135/pc Stopper $14/pc Labour $30/side Total I pay $720 for all the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 KYB is e original shocks on toyota n many other cars. Now just chk its mij fr better quality. Thai...msia not as good. MIC is a no no. When u change try to get gas cos e handling is better. Original mostly use oil. Thailand made really cannot make it man. My family honda Ody uses it now and maybe because the car longer the boat effect magnify. The pair of rear installed is oil one if I rem correctly.Now the car left with 3 yr not sure should I change a pair or live with it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear March 27, 2013 Share March 27, 2013 Actually beginning I thought only the front up lorry nia so just change the front loh than after change the problem still the same, 1 day later the rear also up lorry. So change all 4 using kyb, $135/pc Stopper $14/pc Labour $30/side Total I pay $720 for all the job. Hey can share where u change, I wanna ask them quote for honda ody rear how much. How is the KYB performing now? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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