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KYB AGX's any good up front?

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Old 01-29-2004, 03:13 AM
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KYB AGX's any good up front?

or is there softest like the stock ride?

i know of some for sale with 10 miles on em for 150 and i was wondering if i should go for em or just keep stock
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Old 01-29-2004, 04:13 AM
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That's what I'm using on my car on all four corners. With an external eight way adjustment you can dial in the settings you prefer. On the track set the fronts to a low setting and watch your ETs go down. I'm pulling 1.5 60' times with the wheels in the air. Select a firmer setting before leaving the track and enjoy the drive home. They have my recommendation.
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Old 01-29-2004, 03:52 PM
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Now i've always read on here that when the KYB's are on their softest setting, it is the equivilant of the stock shocks. Is there any truth to that?
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Old 01-29-2004, 04:24 PM
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We put the on my car and my son's car. With no other mods our ETs went down in both cases so I would have to say they are not the same.
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Old 01-29-2004, 10:21 PM
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They don,t compare to a dedicated drag shock like the Konis or Hals but if you want an affordable adjustable shock then the AGXs are a good choice.
I run them on all 4 corners and have no complaints, I love the adjustability.
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I saw no difference in the stock front shocks and my KYB AGXs at the lightest settings. No difference in 60 fts, and no noticable difference in front end travel. I traded up to the Hals - night and day diff - absolutely no comparision.

Coming from someone who has run stock, AGX, and Hals up front with the same rear suspension - dont waste your time or money on KYB AGX's adjustables for the front - save up for the Hals or continue to run the stock front shocks. AGX's might be a decent buy for the back, but IMO they are junk up front for drag racing...

If some are running good 60s with the AGXs up front, well, that's great, but it has nothing to do with the front AGXs - it's the rest of your suspension.

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What about Bilsteins in comparison to KYb AGXs, on the front?
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