I have a question with switching KYB struts for the Boge units on my front end. The KYBs came with a choice of two screw on 'keepers' for the top of the stock strut cylinders. Do I use those or the originals? The instructions that came with them were pretty limited. Thanks!

personally I'd send them back and buy Koni Yellows or Bilsteins or even stock Boge inserts

As for your question, use the keeper that limits the insert from moving around once tightened (no side to side or up and down motion) . You want 0 slop between the insert and the housing.

KYB = kill yer back

see if you can find some boge or sachs inserts if you want stock ride.....

and for your question, with mike

Simple. Open the lid and toss them in.

Use the originals or one of the ones that came with them should fit your Boge strut.

Better yet...open the trash lid and toss them in.....

Gas shocks.....yack.

Nice graphic. What a Pandora's box of KYB hate mail I have discovered! I know they are a stiff ride but whats the big deal? Isn't stiffer better for autocross? I had these on an old volvo 122 I had and it was a reasonable ride. Anybody running KYBs that likes them?

nope

they work grat on bugs etc.... just not teeners.

see if you can return em and get some BOGE or bilsteins or konis...


stiffer isnt better. ADJUSTABILITY is

I don't mind them and as soon as these a-holes want to by me the suggested brands, I will get them

You can't beat the cost if you are interseted in driving and not waiting to save the money to get the others.

My $.02

Oh, Welcome to the club!

They wear out fast....of course most of youse guys don't think so because they sit on jack stands fer years.....

whitey had 'em on when I got it, the difference was incredible when I put on the Koni yellows.

KYBs are like pinto carbs, they need the float test done before installing....

I got my 914 in 1982 and it has never had a smooth ride. It came with Koni's, when they needed to be replaced I put KYB's on. I didn't notice much difference, except in my bank account. I had money left over. What ever works for you. Oh and what they said.

I have KYB's on my 73....po installed them....they are the worst...you might as well have solid struts if the road isn't smooth as glass you will loose your teeth....can't wait to replace them.

Paul F