I am looking to replace the stock shocks and struts on my 05 scion xb. I have Eibach sportline springs for the vehicle. Just want to have a smoother ride and some better handling.

Has anyone heard anything good about KYB GR2 Shocks/Struts?

Thanks for you time.

 

If you are willing to drop $450 - $500 take a look at Koni and Tokico.

Koni are cheaper and procide 4 way adjustability. The Tokico are a fee bucks more, but they offer 16 way adjustability.

If you want anything more adjustable than that you'll have to start looking at coil-overs.

 

Koni,Koni, Koni.

I have nothing but good things to say about these.

 

get the tokico's, they have better adjustability in the rear with a ****, rather than the push in and twist method.

 

I HEARD THAT THE KYB WAS GREAT, I AM GOING TO PICK ME UP A SET! ALOHA!

 

My experience with these in a Mazda was not comfortable. Like four XB rear shocks (yuck!) For generic reviews, try here......http://www.carreview.com/cat/parts/s...S_2880crx.aspx

The Koni's should be a good match for the Eibach's. They will lower the front another 1/2". If you had a Prokit, this would even out the drop. Thr Koni's are comfortable in normal driving and work well at speed.

 

i'm installing the KYB GR-2's tomorrow front and back.... i'll post the test results by tomorrow night

 

i installed my KYB Shocks and struts today and i can say that the ride is great!! the KYB's i used are actually for the XB... not like the monroe's which are way too soft and arent actually for the xb