alfredo Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Hello, have an 86 brat that needs new struts. was wondering if there is a type or brand of struts that aren't ultra expensive that i should look into instead of replacing them with a standard strut assembly that my auto parts store carries. any brand that should be avoided. maybe an upgrade? i will be using the vehicle for mainly road use, but do live down a 5 mile long potholed logging road that i drive daily. this is my first sub so any help will be appreciated. thanks, alfredo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 do get KYB Gr-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 ^^ KYB gr2 is the direct oem replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredo Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Went to my local auto parts store in Duvall and they couldn't find kyb-gr2 struts. said they were obsolete, what ever that means. couldn't find any front strut assemblies for an 84 subaru. they could find rear strut assemblies but nothing for the front. maybe napa? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Rockauto.com has em for 70 a piece. I dont remember if that is cheap or expensive its been so long since ive bought em. I think its about right though for the 4x4. Just go through the parts catalog. Kyb gr2s are the only strut that come up. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?a=G-KYB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhise Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) I picked up a pair of kyb struts for my '86 GL wagon on ebay for $60. If your patient you can find some good deals. Edited December 31, 2009 by dhise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) Went to my local auto parts store in Duvall and they couldn't find kyb-gr2 struts. said they were obsolete, what ever that means. couldn't find any front strut assemblies for an 84 subaru. they could find rear strut assemblies but nothing for the front. maybe napa? thanks Not obsolete; they just no longer carry them. http://www.kybshocksonline.com/SearchResults.aspx?AAIA=1267758 Edited January 1, 2010 by edrach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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