NA rear shocks

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  1. harty

    harty Member

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    Time to replace my old worn rear shocks, not interested in adjustable just want an oem replacement, anyone know much about these shocks from sachs?

    http://streetautoparts.com.au/index...excl-adj-susp-07-89-10-96-310890-310-890.html

    Also majority of shocks I find for the zed say they are for the turbo model, I have A aus spec 94' 2+2 NA , will these be suitable? Alternatives? Also would these work with the oem boots/bump stops? Cheers
     
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  2. gmbrezzo

    gmbrezzo Moderator

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    Short answer - Yes
     
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  3. ryzan

    ryzan Moderator Staff Member

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    Any shocks you find to suit z32 will be fine. The only difference is that in the us market turbos had dampening adjustable shocks from factory.
     
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  4. harty

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    Thanks, guys
     
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  5. tassuperkart

    tassuperkart Its a lie I tell you!

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    Im using KYB Excell-G (GR-2) gas non adjustable and i find them excellent value.

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  6. harty

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    Did the oem boots/bump stops fit with these?
     
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  7. Adz_79

    Adz_79 I do it in a Zed

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    Yes they do. I just replaced all 4 shocks on my 2+0 TT with excel g's and reused the old bump stops and top hats
     
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  8. tassuperkart

    tassuperkart Its a lie I tell you!

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    What ^ he said!
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  9. harty

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    Brilliant, thanks guys
     
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  10. ABZ300

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    Ive been using KYB GR-2 shocks in my zed for over 4 years & i would highly recommend them especially when upgrading from stock shocks & not wanting to get coilovers or adjustable shocks

    Abraham
     
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  11. harty

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    Well I was going to get the sachs, but given the positive feedback on the kyb's I think I'll get them, this site is such A great resource.
     
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  12. Sanouske

    Sanouske Retired Moderator

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    Bang for your buck the gr-2's are pretty reliable. Bursons were a good place to purchase from for price comparisons also.
     
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  13. Adz_79

    Adz_79 I do it in a Zed

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    I got quoted $780 for the full set. But managed to screw them down to $580. I have seen them cheaper online.
     
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  14. harty

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    online there is alot of kyb ecel-G (black) shocks, apparently they are now being made in the US (black) where as the gr2 (silver) were made in japan and were of A better build quality, anyone know anything about that?
     
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  15. tassuperkart

    tassuperkart Its a lie I tell you!

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    I have read somewhere some talk of slightly different dampening secs between the two models. Care factor?
    Just painted different colour and named different for different markets IMHO.

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  16. harty

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    Yeah I suppose any differences would be minimal
     
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  17. tassuperkart

    tassuperkart Its a lie I tell you!

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    yer zactly M8.
    Honestly, if you are staying with stock or near to stock springs, the KYB's will serve you extremely well with a firm, but compliant ride that wont loosen your fillings going over matchsticks!!!
    Im running lower and harder Tien springs than stock and Im trying extremely hard to fault the GR-2 shocks I have all round. Excellent value for money!!!

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  18. harty

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    Yeah, I'll have to write up a review of the excel g's when I get them in.
     
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