Shock comparison. KYB - Monroe
Shock comparison. KYB - Monroe
Anyone got any thing good or bad to say about either of these shocks?
KYB Excel g's and the Monroe Super Sport?
Price is very similar for both after a nice discount (thank you subelover)
Any details about rebadging, manufacture, etc most welcome.
KYB Excel g's and the Monroe Super Sport?
Price is very similar for both after a nice discount (thank you subelover)
Any details about rebadging, manufacture, etc most welcome.
'97 Outback - almost back to grandma spec operating condition.
"A day is never more than what you make of it."
"A day is never more than what you make of it."
talking l-series yeah?
ive got kybs and they feel as good now as they did when i first got them(about 3 years ago) with heavy 4x4ing and a fair few km.
kyb +1
alex
ive got kybs and they feel as good now as they did when i first got them(about 3 years ago) with heavy 4x4ing and a fair few km.
kyb +1
alex
my07 Outback
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
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Ive just bought Outback's KYB Excel G's - they look alright to me, one thing I wanna point - Subaru did use KYB in their cars so I'd rather use what Subaru used. Monroe are actually alright
Cheers
AP
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AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
I got my Brumby with the Monroes on it, I think they were on there for about a year before I got it. After 3 years of hard offroading they were perfectly fine, sold now so not sure how their going still..
Although I'd probably get KYB's as I know them as a good brand and I have heard a few things bad about Monroe shocks.
Although I'd probably get KYB's as I know them as a good brand and I have heard a few things bad about Monroe shocks.
Owned - 89 Brumby, 83 Wagon, 83 Leone 4WD Sedan, 83 Touring Wagon, 99 Outback
Own - 87 Brumby, 93 Liberty, 09 Forester
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Own - 87 Brumby, 93 Liberty, 09 Forester
Offroading Subarus Facebook Page
I've used both brands from brand new through to a few years old. The KYBs were better, and still are because they haven't needed replacing yet.
Be sure to get the models to suit later L series. The ones to suit 85/86 didn't seem as heavy duty. No point in getting them because the L series body is the same anyway.
Be sure to get the models to suit later L series. The ones to suit 85/86 didn't seem as heavy duty. No point in getting them because the L series body is the same anyway.
EZ30 L series - Monsterwagon
https://www.ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26163
https://www.ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26163
Thanks Guys,
KYB's were the prefered option, but I've never used the monroes so thought i would ask. Never used one set of kyb's for long enough to give them a just assesment either.
Did notice the difference in part no's between early and latter L, didn't have both in stock so couldn't physically compare them unfortunatly. Thanks for the heads up Andrew.
Swag load of kyb's and kings now on the way, christmas for some tassie members!
KYB's were the prefered option, but I've never used the monroes so thought i would ask. Never used one set of kyb's for long enough to give them a just assesment either.
Did notice the difference in part no's between early and latter L, didn't have both in stock so couldn't physically compare them unfortunatly. Thanks for the heads up Andrew.
Swag load of kyb's and kings now on the way, christmas for some tassie members!
'97 Outback - almost back to grandma spec operating condition.
"A day is never more than what you make of it."
"A day is never more than what you make of it."