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zearchyo 09-02-2012 02:05 PM

gabriel ultra(G-force) struts
 
Okay I have a fairly simple question to ask. I know this question has been asked before, and all I just want to know is if any body has actually used this product or products in their actual vehicles, not just what they heard others say. I’m in need of new struts and I’m considering on buying Gabriel ultra struts (g-force struts) or sensa-tracs from Monroe, I know most of u are bias on kyb for some odd reason, but can some one actually explain to me why the hell is kyb so much better than those other two brands? I would also be buying h&R drop springs soon, but I need struts first. I also know its kind of best to use kyb agx struts on lowering springs, but I don’t want to spend $4oo on struts when I also have to buy shocks for my 89 mustang, that will run me close to 1200 for a complete quality set up from blistein. Thanks

mastershake 09-02-2012 04:28 PM

gabriel>monroe>kyb

kyb is a stiffer strut for better handling. most people don't like the softer ride from monroe or gabriel.

if you buy monroe, they have a buy 4 for the price of 3 rebate going on until the end of october.

xXManwhoreXx 09-02-2012 04:52 PM

Gfore and monroe are factory replacement spec. The kyb's are for aftermarket performance, they generally tolerate lowering better than oem spec struts

mastershake 09-02-2012 04:57 PM

wait i did that wrong it was supposed to be kyb>monroe>gabriel lol

zearchyo 09-02-2012 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXManwhoreXx (Post 624428)
The kyb's are for aftermarket performance, they generally tolerate lowering better than oem spec struts


Okay, but I have seen all of this companies videos and they all claim the same thing, same or better than OEM, even kyb.

Has anybody actually tried the gabriels ultra?

sleepyalero 09-02-2012 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zearchyo (Post 624432)
Has anybody actually tried the gabriels ultra?


dont recall anyone on here with em, you would probably be the first to try em.

i know im getting kyb's when i get new suspension.

zearchyo 09-02-2012 08:03 PM

I don’t know, I think I will give them a try. They have been around for 100 years or so, they also won an award for the ultras like in 2004 or some. They do military vehicle shocks and struts, so I think they kind of deserve a chance.

sleepyalero 09-02-2012 08:39 PM

give em a shot, let us know.

xXManwhoreXx 09-02-2012 11:29 PM

Yep.... Do it!

zearchyo 09-03-2012 12:05 PM

i think i will, they got them on sale on rockauto.com

mastershake 09-03-2012 01:07 PM

don't forget to use the 5% discount code!

zearchyo 09-03-2012 01:53 PM

what discount code?

mastershake 09-03-2012 02:33 PM

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showt...light=rockauto

billytheman1188 09-03-2012 08:30 PM

KYB GR-2 = factory replacement
KYB AGX = better than factory


Can't wait to drive my Ho with these AGX's and sway bars in! :)

happyisthealero 09-03-2012 09:31 PM

KYB AGX's are popular, I think I'm going to make the right decision when tax time come for new struts... any input?

xXManwhoreXx 09-03-2012 09:51 PM

Do it if you can find em

billytheman1188 09-04-2012 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happyisthealero (Post 624492)
KYB AGX's are popular, I think I'm going to make the right decision when tax time come for new struts... any input?


shockwarehouse.com is where i got my AGX's. They didn't have the fronts in stock so they ordered some (took like 3 days) then they shipped...got them within a week :)

Like manwhore said....when lowering you go with AGX. Stock replacements WILL wear out faster. If you have stock springs and just want to replace struts....go with regular ones.

zzyzzx 09-04-2012 12:40 PM

Some KYB's and Monroes are made in USA. Gabriels are made in Mexico or China, and aren't cheaper than ones made in USA.

happyisthealero 09-04-2012 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by billytheman1188 (Post 624513)
shockwarehouse.com is where i got my AGX's. They didn't have the fronts in stock so they ordered some (took like 3 days) then they shipped...got them within a week :)

Like manwhore said....when lowering you go with AGX. Stock replacements WILL wear out faster. If you have stock springs and just want to replace struts....go with regular ones.




I was going to go through summitracing.com for mine how much are they at shockwarehouse? Summit had theirs for 130 front, 120 rear, each i might add.

happyisthealero 09-04-2012 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzyzzx (Post 624514)
Some KYB's and Monroes are made in USA. Gabriels are made in Mexico or China, and aren't cheaper than ones made in USA.


Thanks for the info! Of course I like buying American made. On a side note or rather a little story. My economics teacher in college thinks its good to buy from the Chinese and other foreign nations, now I'm sure it makes sense for the "global market", but how does that benefit those who want succeed in life become dare I say, rich! LOL... I hope that last paragraph makes some sense.


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