Subarocket Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm upgrading the suspension on my 92 Loyale wagon that is getting lifted 2". I am thinking of going with King Springs and need new shocks as well. Lordco sells Moog and Monroe and I often hear about KYBs on here. What are the pros/cons and what would mate best with some Kings?I read up as much as possible and couldn't answer this question. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swootton Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Moog does not manufacture shocks and struts so they would be rebranded, most likely Monroe or Gabrielle. Personally I would use KYB on any vehicle, it's the brand we install on customer's vehicles all the time. Be careful there are many different product lines within each manufacturer so be sure you are comparing apples to apples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibreakstuff Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) I wasn't aware of moog making struts, but I have never had any problems with KYB.Edit: swootton beat me to it..Should mention also, if I have a choice it's either oemor moog before other brands for hard parts (ball joints, tie rod ends, arms, bushings, etc). Edited November 18, 2014 by Ibreakstuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tincan Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 KYB makes a decent stock replacement strut; albeit they have a slightly firmer than normal ride feel compared to an OEM. Sachs also makes a strut for this car, their Super Touring line, but I've no idea how they are. As a side note, the EA81 4WD models had adjustable suspension through dials and adjustment bolts. It's only about an inch (0.59" per setting), but it would allow you to freely choose as opposed to being stuck on one setting. Might be worth it if you can track the parts down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 KYB all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Kyb is the best shock on the market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapperking Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/143333-adjustable-struts-available-brand-new-sachs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarocket Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 So now I am looking at trying to save a few bucks and prioritize my suspension buy. The rear struts sound gone. I also need something stiffer back there. The fronts could be stiffer and 'damper' (smoother feeling going over round curbs). I believe the struts are good. I guess the question is about the front. Would it be worth doing just some new king springs with out new struts? Would just new struts stiffen up my ride much? I am liking what people are saying about KYB, it seems to be the way to go. Now I need to find them in Canada.Thanks for the help guys. I went back into Lordco and it was actually Monroe that they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) When I installed kybs on my gl front suspension it stiffened up my suspension alot. But they were the original adjustable strutts and they were adjusted all the way down and the kybs are welded at max height . I would go ahead and replace the springs if they look really rusty, I've seen more than a fair share of snapped springs in subarus. Of course we use salt on the roads up here that could be part of it Edited November 25, 2014 by mikaleda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarocket Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 stiffened them up a lot eh? I didn't think the shock absorber's purpose was to stiffen. So, if your suspension was fine, just soft, would it be best to throw in some King springs or some kyb stuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 stiffened them up a lot eh? I didn't think the shock absorber's purpose was to stiffen. So, if your suspension was fine, just soft, would it be best to throw in some King springs or some kyb stuts? I would try the struts first and see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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