KYB GR2 gas shocks

[misnomer]

I can get a set of these shocks off of an s13 at the junkyard for ten bucks a pop. They seem to be in pretty good shape.

Any way to tell who's make the springs are? As far as I can tell, they're stock springs (non-se), so I prolly won't bother.

Any information on these shocks would be appreciated.

[NiNJA]

I have KYB GR2 shocks with Intrax springs and they run very smooth for me...not that bad of a ride

[transient]

well, for 10 a piece they're certainly worth it, but i'd be leary of used shocks because they're a part that wears out. Just like buying a used clutch imho. Unless your shocks are blown and you can't afford anything else, i'd save up for some KYB AGX or Koni Yellows.

[misnomer]

Well, for ten bucks a piece, I'm trying to find if they'll be better than stock. I know it's a part that wears out, but if I can get three months of use I'll have my money's worth <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

[wizdom]

I got kyb gr2's they're great, still waiting for my tanabe springs to come in. &nbsp;I'll update you guys on compatibility of the combo.

[misnomer]

Is there any way to tell the make of a spring? If the springs w/ this car are anything but the stock ones, I'll snag them as well.

[yenpit]

KYB GR2's are good shocks. if they're &quot;clean&quot;, then obviously not been on car long, should last plenty long.

What color are the springs, and are there paint &quot;marks&quot; on a few coils???

[misnomer]

Springs are black. The back ones has green marks on them, front ones had orange. . . or vice versa. . . The shocks are pretty clean (hey, I could read the label, more than I could say would be possible on my shocks <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>). Slight discoloration around the welds, though they look decent other than that.

&lt;edit&gt; I'mma check out how to remove them at open shop tonight. Need to make sure I have the right tools when I go back to picknpull. It's great being able to put the car up on the lift :-) Anywhere I could find a how-to on removing the shocks? Or anybody with any quick advice? I'm pretty mechanically adept, and will have the other folks in shop to help if I need it. Just wondering if there are any tips to make it easier. . . Danke

(Edited by misnomer at 11<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>5 am on Feb. 27, 2002)

[yenpit]

if springs r black with paint marks they r most likely stock OEM.....most aftermarket springs r colored. shocks sound great.....go for it!
hardest part bout removing is compressing the springs to take assy apart to get struts &amp; shocks out, cuz theyre both &quot;coil over&quot; design. if uwrenchit doesnt have spring compr tool, id suggest renting one (ie from Auto Zone).....makes life whole lot easier! :cheesy: