Monroe Vs KYB struts

[kast2L]

Alright now I already know that im not gonna spend 300+ on the tokico blues, so they are out of the question, but now I know monroe's cost more but everything i read says go with the kybs. So I was wondering if i should go wit the monroe or the kyb? If niether I may just go wit the ford escort racing struts.

[eyezpinned]

monroes are just a stock replacement, not recommended for lowering. haven't tried the kybs, but they usually get mixed reviews. the zx2 s/r struts are your best option as they ARE tokico struts. they require a mod, but give you like an extra .5 inch drop. Those with the eibach setup are the perfect drop IMO.

i have tokico blues w/ eibach springs and the ride comfort is awesome (i only paid $180 for the package or i probably wouldve went the zx2 route).

[onlytrueromeo]

$200 for zx2's isn't a bad price. The only mod you will need to do is either get new bearings or drill out the ones you have to fit over the shaft. You should be able to get the bearings on rockauto for 15-20 a piece or less. You can also get them from OEMfordparts where you should get the zx2's.

[fowljesse]

If you happen to have H&R springs, Gabriel struts are their perfect match.

[Dark_Rider2k3]

I was told that if you are keeping the MX at the stock height (no lowering), then the KBY's are the best.

Is this true?

[mazda___mx3]

kybs are far better over monroes, mine is lowered 1.8 on kyb gr2's for 4 years now and no problems yet

[muttpower]

kybs are far better over monroes, mine is lowered 1.8 on kyb gr2's for 4 years now and no problems yet

+1
I have KYB GR2's with GC Coilovers and have had no issues in the past 1 1/2 years...although the GC Coilovers do make for a rough ride, but they corner great...

[Bigpun4fubu]

i bought gabriel ultra struts for a 93 protege, they work well

[xSocialx]

I need a reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaallllllllly fast answer!

You might have heard about these being bidded on.

Now I need to know, I have a 94' GS with ABS. Now it says they will not work with ABS. Anyone know as to why?

Can I just use them with out the abs enabled?

Thanks!

[muttpower]

I need a reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaallllllllly fast answer!

You might have heard about these being bidded on.

Now I need to know, I have a 94' GS with ABS. Now it says they will not work with ABS. Anyone know as to why?

Can I just use them with out the abs enabled?

Thanks!

Eeerrrr...heard of what??? What exactly are you talking about?

[xSocialx]

On ebay it says this:

They are for All 1990-1994 Mazda 323, Protege (2wd)

1992-1995 Mazda MX3 (Exc. ABS)

1991-1996 FORD Escort (2wd, Exc. ABS)
Now my MX does have ABS. Im wondering how much of a problem is it going to be/if it's even possible installing these.

[muttpower]

I'm assuming your talking about struts. As far as those go, I've never heard of ABS being a factor in em.

[xSocialx]

Yes struts. I just noticed I haven't put in the ebay html.

But yes struts blue Tokico's

Your fairly positive not really a factor?

[muttpower]

If they're the same as these: http://www.andysautosport.com/mazda/199 ... ks/tokico/

Then yes, I'm certain it's not a factor.

[onlytrueromeo]

Struts are only not ABS compatible because they don't have the bracket to hole the wires in place - this isn't a big deal, you can zip tie them.