Txakura Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Good Lord, I have been reading strut specs for hours trying to cross reference rear struts*for the RX. I ordered two off Rock several days back, they sent me an email saying they had made a mistake and had no equivalent in stock - and (they) cancelled my order. I guess I'm just supposed to shag off and make my own out of wheat? Anyway, I can't find the dimensions for the Monroe LE30222 since it's out of production. I did find the Gabriel G53182 listed as an equivalent to the LE30222 on one website. Several hours ago I had thought the Monroe 71222 might be a match but couldn't be 100% certain. Then I read Loyale 2.7's article on the the KYB Excel G 541232 only to find the Excel G has been superseded by the GR/2 and also the only Excel G I could find were $105 each, from EUROPE, lol. I know this has come up before, what did other RX people do? By the way, a lot of websites do not mention the RX in their pulldowns, but the do have the 1990 Loyale RS, or a listing for the '4wd coupe' under Loyale... those cars use the same parts, so sometimes I got information looking that up, then tried to cross reference it to something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Amazon shows a KYB 341065 'might' be the right one Have you tried the KYB website? maybe they have a fitment chart. Also, don't worry about the name change for the struts, GR2 is the same as Excel-G. at least , that's what everyone including KYB says. If you KNOW a manufcaturer's number that works, you can do a cross reference at KYB. for instance, the Monroe Sensa-trac 71268 crosses to the KYB 341065. but I don't know what car you have and really know zero about RXes. fyi Edited July 24, 2012 by 1 Lucky Texan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 yeah, I tried to buy KYB's for my GL a few months back. They are out of stock everywhere I could find. All I could find was 2wd struts for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I ordered the Gabriel shocks. I'll just have to open one and compare them really really carefully to the existing shocks and see how they match. If they don't I will cross match the kyb Excel G '98 4runner fronts to a kyb gr/2 equivalent Loyale2.7's article on the accord springs with the toyota 4runner front shocks blows my mind. I am always amazed the connections people make and the 'what ifs' that get explored. never mind crazy guys with mid mounted 6cyls in a coupe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 ...Loyale2.7's article on the accord springs with the toyota 4runner front shocks blows my mind. I am always amazed the connections people make and the 'what ifs' that get explored. ... Thank You! For Reference, it is: ~► Here. ...never mind crazy guys with mid mounted 6cyls in a coupe! Like This? ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=134714 I Like it! Kind Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I can get KYB 341065's which are for a 3dr sedan RX 4wd for $70.20 ea. In stock at my local warehouse. Shipping these isn't expensive with Fedex Ground should be less than $20 for both boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I ordered the Gabriel shocks. I'll just have to open one and compare them really really carefully to the existing shocks and see how they match. If they don't I will cross match the kyb Excel G '98 4runner fronts to a kyb gr/2 equivalent Excel Gs are superseding GR2s. The only difference is black paint instead of silver and a different sticker, and they have the same part numbers. Which means parts dealers have no way to order one or the other. In fact it's not uncommon to get some of each. My Celica has 3 Excel-Gs and one GR2. IIRC, any 4WD EA82 should use the same rear shock. Only difference I can think of would be the internal valving. I don't think they'd bother having different valving for the different body styles just for a stock replacement, but if it does, grab the wagon ones, as those have the stiffest springs (most weight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Ty all. I also found that the KYB GR/2 is 341066 for the rear. The Gabriels have shipped. We'll see on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Excel Gs are superseding GR2s. The only difference is black paint instead of silver and a different sticker, and they have the same part numbers. Which means parts dealers have no way to order one or the other. In fact it's not uncommon to get some of each. My Celica has 3 Excel-Gs and one GR2. what are you using for the KYB part # for the fronts because KYB's website only lists 2wd front struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 The ones I listed above are GR2's, the last 2 available from my supplier, then it has another line item if I need more. Items that I used to be able to get as KYB are now available in a Sachs brand product, I haven't had any complaints on the ones I installed a week ago to a Loyale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 what are you using for the KYB part # for the fronts because KYB's website only lists 2wd front struts. I'm not the person to ask. Never bought new front struts for a 4-lug subaru.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 what are you using for the KYB part # for the fronts because KYB's website only lists 2wd front struts. MONROE Part # 71877 OESpectrum Strut Front Left; 4WD MONROE Part # 71876 OESpectrum Strut Front Right; 4WD (from Rock Auto), Pep Boys had them listed too with better information Don't buy anything on my word though, check it out for yourself till your satisfied. Ty shawn for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thank you for contacting Tenneco Automotive. The LE30222 crosses to a Monroe strut part # 71222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thank you for contacting Tenneco Automotive. The LE30222 crosses to a Monroe strut part # 71222 and that crosses to 341216 at KYB And usage for that number is listed as ; 85-89 DL, GL, GL-10 and 90-93 Loyale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Does that include the 86-89 RX and the 1990 Loyale RS? i.e 4wd and awd coupes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 If that is the right PN I can get those too at the same price. 4 left in the local warehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Does that include the 86-89 RX and the 1990 Loyale RS? i.e 4wd and awd coupes? just reporting what I saw at the KYB website - wish it did list RX for ya - but it doesn't. maybe email them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 And Monroe was wrong. I took Monroe 71223 off the RX. The Gabriel I got was based on the Monroe 30222, which has two subs listed. The one I got has the coil seat about one inch too low. I'm feeling that except for people on this BBS, no one can tell a 2wd from a 4wd and an AWD Subaru. I'll RMA my Rock Auto shocks and find the Monroe 71223 locally. Another thing that is pyssing me off is that most of the chain store websites wont allow a part number search, they'll only limit you to whatever car they force you to select. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Still available from my supplier if you want the KYB's. On closeout but still stocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 71222 71223 will both work/fit on the RX. the only difference is like .4 inches of travel. I've ran both on my lifted 86, never noticed a difference. matter of fact, I think the drivers side is a 222 and the passenger side is a 223 (parts store only had one when I blew a strut on the 4th of July) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Still available from my supplier if you want the KYB's. On closeout but still stocked. Thanks, found them for $47 ea locally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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