RS vs KYB?
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Blue Moon Sonic
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I would Personally do the KYB rear shocks. They're slightly stiffer than OEM, better built and easier to remove and install in the future. The RS rear shocks are also the same as the LS, LT and LTZ trim packages.
Ameyejesus
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Rear shocks in general are pretty easy to remove. I would be interested the difference between the kyb and rs just because when it comes time to replace the rs shocks are pretty pricey. But they are not the same as the LS, LTZ models. The valving inside them are different.
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Blue Moon Sonic
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Ameyejesus said:
The OEM rear shocks on these car's are a bit of a PITA to remove from the mounts. The KYB makes things easier by using an allen key for the shocks push rod and a smaller diameter nut that allows an offset wrench to actually fit in the recessed area of the shock mount.
As far as the RS rear shocks, I still wouldn't bother with the slight change. the KYB rears actually feel more composed than the RS ones do. There isn't really too much of a difference in feel between the RS and non-RS strut/shock. A little stiffer yes, but not much of a difference.
Ameyejesus
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Yeah not much different on the rs vs the others but they are different. Thanks for the info on the kyb. When it comes time to replace mine I'll more then likely be switching to those.
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Ameyejesus
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Well I sitting at work looking up parts. I notice koni has shocks listed for the cruze. Would the cruze shocks fit the sonic?
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Blue Moon Sonic
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Doesn't look like it. The rear of the cruze has a different suspension geometry than that of the sonic.
carsNskis
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It's just wider... Same torsion beam but there's a link type anti sway incorporated.
Top and bottom mounts are the same.
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Blue Moon Sonic
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Definitely good to know for later. Pretty sure you're referring to a watts link. It functions sort of like a panhardbar, but the pivot point is in the center instead of one side.
Ameyejesus
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Well then if anyone is interested Koni has a FSD set of struts and shocks listed on their website for $510.00 regular price $1000.00. I had a set on set on my mini, they are really good and well worth it if your going to keep your car stock height. They are not designed for lowering springs which is a bummer
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Blue Moon Sonic
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Ouch, that really sucks. Usually Koni or bilstein is the go to if anyone needs a shock for use of a lowered vehicle. The Koni's were really good shocks, just sucks they only lasted 30k on the car I had them on.
Ameyejesus
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The koni sport yellows are out there. Just will have to find a place that has a set or used. No longer sold direct from koni. But also remember they are rebuildable and if I remember correctly they charge 80 a piece.
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