turbo_rolla Posted June 19, 2006 Report Posted June 19, 2006 Hey guys, finally doing my suspension in m ke70 and just wanted to run something past you guys before i go buying anything. I searched also, but didnt quite find what i needed. I'm looking to do KYB excel G shocks, and king springs (had these in other cars and was quite happy with the setup), BUT, problem is that all of the places i've called have confirmed that KYB do not make a front fitment for the shocks :lolcry: Rear isnt a problem (part # 343-036), but i now will have to find something to match the kyb's in the rear. don't wanna spend heaps on it as its only a daily driver, so was thinking some monroe GT Gas' would do the job in the front? And maybe wack a strut brace on to tighten it all up a bit. Anyone else encountered this problem when doing their KE70? If so, it'd be great if ya let me know what setup you ended up going for (have been through the ke70 dedicated page also). Have sent dave (AJPS) a message re what one's he has listed for KYB fronts, but waiting on a response from that! Oh, also found king springs low pretty cheap at Autopro here in SA, for $110/pair. Didnt think that was too bad considering its "retail", and most other places are asking $130-$140/pr (Group A's) :lolcry: Thanks Guys :) Quote
love ke70 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Posted June 19, 2006 http://www.ajps.com.au/corolla.html ajps lists them so id say theres something that fits. who were you talking to about shocks? maybe look up ae86 rather than ke70 Quote
turbo_rolla Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Posted June 19, 2006 ajps lists them so id say theres something that fits.who were you talking to about shocks? maybe look up ae86 rather than ke70 Yeah, i noticed that on dave's site and asked him what one's he uses, but havent heard back yet. Checked out ke70 & ae86, but definately no KYB listing (in their catelogue, or people ringing them and asking....). Spoke to autopro, autobarn, sprints, other specialist suspension places etc in adelaide, and they all said the same. Only found the rear ones cause i searched for the sprinter availablity on the kyb site. All good though.....just gonna go for the kyb's at the rear, monroes GT Gas at the front, and kings low all round. Its not a racing car, so it'll do me for now! Have ordered it all in, and am pretty happy with the pricing as I'm picking it all up for just under $500 (bout $120 kyb rears, $150 on monroes front, & $110 a pair for springs). Will probably wack either a strut brace in as well, but tossing up between that and swaybar.....will get this other stuff in first and see how it handles! Will wack up some pics and a review when they're eventually in (next week or two). Thanks guys :) Quote
Dave71 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Posted June 19, 2006 (edited) hi mate been flat out going through pms tonight, the front shocks are to suit the 2 inch strut (ae86, corona, sillycar, t18) i can source some bilstein to suit the ke70 crap but it makes sence to upgrade i will explain in pm also i sincerely hope you didnt order king springs.. you will be dissapointed Edited June 19, 2006 by AJPS Quote
turbo_rolla Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Posted June 19, 2006 thats cool dave! i'll hang out for the pm! The springs were coming from queensland or something, so i can no doubt cancel them if required :) Quote
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