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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Default TRD rear shocks and Koni Front struts-Will this be OK?

It might be nice?

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Odd?

Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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front and rear shocks being different shouldn't be a problem, now if you did different shocks left and right, that might make for some weird handling.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Oh, that is too funny.

You are very deep to think that way!

I know you are bustin me.

Still funny as hell.


Dyslexic xB!
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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I have the TRD rear shocks coming and I paid about a total of 61 bucks for them new.
I have never seen them sold loose like that before.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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I just picked up a set of Koni front struts for 85 bucks total!


The deals are out there if you wait it out or just are cheap or don't have the money.


Look at this other deal. They didnt sell.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KONI-...QQcmdZViewItem
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Wow... that is a bro deal!

Are you sure those Koni's are adjustables ? On the box, it looked as if the shock was red in color, and I always thought that Koni Sport adjustables were Yellow in color ??? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Ohhhhhh, and yes its perfectly fine to have different struts front, vs. rear shocks. As a matter of fact, its ideal to have an adjustable strut up front(tune out over-steer by making the strut softer. Then as the strut ages, gets a bit more loose, you can firm it up a little = it will give the strut longer life/service for you). An adjustable rear shock can also be nice, for autoX , you'd set the rears to firm/or very stiff setting to get best/optimal handling.
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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I can only hope.

The box may be generic.
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Your right.

However, on the title of that auction link you posted, it said "Adjustable". Did your auction say "Koni Adjustable" ????
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Oh yeah, it did say adjustable.

I messaged the seller to confirm.

Thanks for being aware.
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Your welcome.

Thats what life is all about, being aware , and not get caught slippin+ trippin
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 03:22 AM
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The seller confirmed it is just a generic box and they are koni adjustable front struts for the xB.

This should be cool.
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nice!!!
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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He put the rears up again. Someone get these!



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KONI-...spagenameZWDVW
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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I got the rear TRD's Wayco shocks installed and it feels normal again in the back.

Very tame. No more bounce.


50 bucks to install at KC's CUSTOM Auto in Ramsey NJ.

I could not do it that cheap myself. I would have to buy tools needed.

They did it with an oil change in 30 minutes.
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You could have installed those rear-shocks easily yourself.. its not a big deal/ordeal. The fronts... well, thats another story.
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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No tools.

No jacks or ramps. The car is sorta low.

50 bucks is worth it.

It is really getting cold too.

I put it on my Gulf card.

I just moved to this area too and have no time.
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