Changing my OEM shocks

[Djerms]

Hi Guys,

I'm planning to put KYB's sa fronts ng altis ko. Tho all my shocks are kyb gas already (OEM). Its not as stiff as the aftermarket KYBs.

Is it okay if I just replace the fronts only? Thats where the balance comes from anyway. Rear stiffness is fine with me, besides, may mga balikbayan ako darating this month.

What are my options? May KYB excel G for the fronts selling for 3.5k each. May mga cheaper KYBs pa ba na okay or is it just the Excel G?

TIA

[IMm29]

Yeah, the OEM KYBs (made in Thailand) aren't as stiff as the KYBs from Japan (Excel-G). I found that rather sad fact when I replaced my set a few months back and slapped on lowering spings. Tho swabe pa rin yung ride, mas matagtag kesa nung dati akong nakalowering springs at OEM shocks.

Anyhow, yes, you can replace just the fronts. I think the rule of thumb in replacing shocks is to do it for both the left and the right at the same time. The front and the rear can be replaced independently. Nga lang, in my case before, parehong right ang bumigay, so I ended up replacing all 4. Argh!

Where are you based? And where are you sourcing your KYBs from?

[jcastillo932]

Sir Djerms,

Sa akin ka na lang kumuha nung Excel G na KYB Front Gas Shocks for your Altis. Bigay ko na lang sayo ng P3200 each. Original and sure KYB Excel G yan Made in Japan.

Text me at 09177448113 kung interested ka.

Salamat.

Jay Castillo
09177448113

[alwayz_yummy]

jay, wala kang adjustable yung parang sa local nating pajero--for my lite's TEMS, hanap ko ng longer,e...

[jcastillo932]

Sir Yummy ,

Adjustable Shocks for liteace? ano po brand? and what year model po liteace? Subic unit po liteace nila?

Thanks.

[alwayz_yummy]

yup subic lite ko, naka TEMS, as i recall, KYB nakaengrave sa shocks nuong pinarefill ko siya kay zee

(laking silbi ng TEMS lalo na sa hway driving!)

[BlueBimmer]

dati i replaced my gen1 crv's busted stock shocks to Tokico gas shocks, orig din * only 2.9k each

[isketi]

Hi Guys,

I'm planning to put KYB's sa fronts ng altis ko. Tho all my shocks are kyb gas already (OEM). Its not as stiff as the aftermarket KYBs.

Is it okay if I just replace the fronts only? Thats where the balance comes from anyway. Rear stiffness is fine with me, besides, may mga balikbayan ako darating this month.

What are my options? May KYB excel G for the fronts selling for 3.5k each. May mga cheaper KYBs pa ba na okay or is it just the Excel G?

TIA

I'm just curious. Why would you want stiffer shocks for your sedan? Di ba tatagtag pag ganun?

[josor30]

hi guys,

the front shocks of my crv 02 model is now busted and need your help as to where i cud buy a cheapest shock. as per honda casa, front shocks cost php 8,500/pc. as per other auto supply, they offered a ginza brand that costs php2200 only.

can you give me some inputs if ginza is ok as replacement for my front shocks???

tks a lot guys.

jojo

[OTEP]

Medyo duda ako sa Ginza but to tell you the truth those are the brand of rear shocks we're using in the MB100 for the past year na siguro. No complaints. But the brand is relatively unknown so I wouldn't recommend it yet.

[Djerms]

Thanks for the replies guys. Nalalambutan kasi talaga ako sa kyb thailand made. Mas may control ang KYB na japan.

Jay,
I'll list down your number just in case kukuha ako. Was able to ask around and price range in 3.5k to 4k. Thanks.

[josor30]

Medyo duda ako sa Ginza but to tell you the truth those are the brand of rear shocks we're using in the MB100 for the past year na siguro. No complaints. But the brand is relatively unknown so I wouldn't recommend it yet.

how abt the original shocks that can be bought at honda casa, what brand is it? would you still recommend it than the ginza brand?

do you have any idea what brand and where i could buy a better shocks other than ginza?

tks/jojo

[Automahn]

Try canvassing from Partstar. It's an auto supply in Pasay that sells OEM parts for Hondas. Coming from Makati, take EDSA towards the Mall Of Asia but turn right at Taft Ave. Not too far from the corner you will see their store to your right. Here's the address & contact #s:
Partstar Automotive Inc.
2762 Taft Avenue Extension
Pasay City, Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 8319383, 5110446, 5110447
Fax: (632) 8319382
Web: http://www.partstar.com.ph

They also have a branch in Alabang along the Alabang-Zapote Road near Toyota Alabang, I just forgot the name of their store there.

[jcastillo932]

Ok Sir Djerms. For shock absorber talaga KYB ang best brand. OEM ang KYB ng most Japanese car manufacturers.

[jcastillo932]

yup subic lite ko, naka TEMS, as i recall, KYB nakaengrave sa shocks nuong pinarefill ko siya kay zee

(laking silbi ng TEMS lalo na sa hway driving!)

Sir ala po kami nung TEMS. Na confirm ko na po sa supplier.

Thanks.

[O!lman]

hi guys,

the front shocks of my crv 02 model is now busted and need your help as to where i cud buy a cheapest shock. as per honda casa, front shocks cost php 8,500/pc. as per other auto supply, they offered a ginza brand that costs php2200 only.

can you give me some inputs if ginza is ok as replacement for my front shocks???

tks a lot guys.

jojo

Ipa-restore mo na lang yan sa Cruven. Php800/shock. I was there in Cruven Sucat a week back at ok naman yung restoration ng front shocks ng Altis ko.

[mazdamazda]

Ipa-restore mo na lang yan sa Cruven. Php800/shock. I was there in Cruven Sucat a week back at ok naman yung restoration ng front shocks ng Altis ko.

In my experience, Cruven/Zee shock absorber repairs would not last a year.

[nicolodeon]

I would not recommend shock repairs. I've had my share of shock repairs before and almost all of them did not last. IMO, it would be just a waste of money i.e. paying for a repair then the shocks bust after a few months, afterwards you buy new shocks. When I had my old Sentra with me, two of my repaired shocks when bust when I was negotiating a rather bumpy road. This resulted in addtional expenses for me since I had to have the front suspension system checked and repaired. Had I not cheaped out on my ride, I could have saved money and more importantly, time.

[IMm29]

Ok Sir Djerms. For shock absorber talaga KYB ang best brand. OEM ang KYB ng most Japanese car manufacturers.

Well, though KYB is OEM for most Japanese car manufacturers, there's still a difference between the Jap KYBs and Thai KYBs. I don't know if it's because the OEM Thai KYB is a different model compared to the aftermarket Jap KYB (Excel-G), or if mas matibay (though mas firm) ang Jap KYB.

Was able to "kill" 2 shocks of my 2nd set of Thai KYBs a few months back. The remaining 2 other shocks were "badly injured" and were waiting for replacements. And that's just after 2 years. But the ride on lowering springs was almost the same as on stock springs. The new Jap KYBs are another (much firmer) story. I hope they last tho.


Djerms,
Di ka ba natatagtagan sa OEM ng Altis mo? Ako medyo natatalbugan dun sa ride nung Altis ng mom ko (1.8G). AFAIK, naka-OEM na KYB siya. Compared to my Camry that's on H&R lowering springs and Excel-G's, mas matagtag yung ride ng Altis.


Was in nicolodeon's shoes a few months back. Was wondering if it would be worth paying a visit to Zee/Cruven. Nga lang, hassle yung pabalik-balik sa shop nila for repair, tapos baka mas masama pa yung effect ng panay baklas-kabit ng suspension parts tuwing magre-repair.

[josor30]

Medyo duda ako sa Ginza but to tell you the truth those are the brand of rear shocks we're using in the MB100 for the past year na siguro. No complaints. But the brand is relatively unknown so I wouldn't recommend it yet.

tks so much sir for the advise. i decided to replace my busted shocks with an original one.