Suspension

[d_original_1]

I've lowered my ride by 1.3 F and 1.2 R. Now two year after my factory shock are finished...Anyone has any idea which shock I should purchase in order to bring back the comfort without sacrificing too much on the handling.


Thnaks

[RedAlero01]

I went with KYB GR-2 struts with my Eibach's and maintained decent ride quality (firmer than stock, but no need for a kidney belt) with much improved handling.

[jackal2000]

ya go with kyb

[d_original_1]

Thanks for the tip guys...

[Rubered00]

how much do the kyb's run??? and how much to get installed if i dont feel like doing it myself?

[RedAlero01]

I got mine at TireRack, I think they were about $60 ea. It's been nearly a year since I got 'em, so I really don't remember for sure. I paid a shop $100 to change the struts, springs and put in the STB's, though. Hope that helps.

[Redog]

KYB's and Eibachs here too, and doing great.

PFYC for the KYB's, I think I paid $250 for the set.

My mech was MIA at the time, $350 at the dealer, but he would have charged $100

[SweetNLow]

its so easy to change springs and struts its silly........ if u have access to air tool (impact gun) i really suggest doing it yourself

[alerlow]

i have a question i bought my alero already lowered and it is realy low like if i park next to a stock alero there is a big difference in hieght the shocks are blue but i dont know wat kind of shocks they are i dont know how tho get pics on the website does anyone have very specific directions on how to upload pics a little off topic but thanx

[Lovestheh20]

sorry to hijack, but its a suspension related question. if you lower your car w/ stock struts and get an alignment and then change the struts out later, do you need to get another alignment?

[doubleN0alero]

yes anytime you mess with your suspension you need a new alignment

[Coupe]

Originally posted by alerlow@Mar 22 2006, 08:42 AM
i have a question i bought my alero already lowered and it is realy low like if i park next to a stock alero there is a big difference in hieght the shocks are blue but i dont know wat kind of shocks they are i dont know how tho get pics on the website does anyone have very specific directions on how to upload pics a little off topic but thanx
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[alero_ecotec]

are the shocks blue or are the struts blue? if it's the struts then you probably have sprint or springtech, and that would also account for your car being much lower than a stock alero

[Coupe]

Originally posted by alero_ecotec@Mar 23 2006, 03:06 AM
are the shocks blue or are the struts blue? if it's the struts then you probably have sprint or springtech, and that would also account for your car being much lower than a stock alero
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We only have struts, not shocks.
Chances are someone painted them, nobody makes blue struts.