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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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I have a 98 z28. everything is basically stock except for air lid 160 thermostat and complete urathane bushing set. i wanted to change the struts / shocks but i was on a budget because i just had a baby. Back in October i changed all 4 to some chep set (delco to be exact) the other week i discovered the driver side strut leaked all the oil out and was shot. So i have to change them all again ( so much for trying to save ). I have to do it one by one now due to lack of funds. I bought a Kyb AGX adjustable strut for the driver side and installed it. My question is does the adjuster **** face toward the engine or toward the wheel. I tried to have it face the wheel but i could not get the two bolts on the bottom of the strut to go in. I tried to twist it but ended up breaking a flat head screw driver and bustin 4 knuckles on my hand when i turned the strut the bolts went in with no problem. but now i cant see what dial it is on. If anyone can give some type of input id greatly appreciate it.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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The adjuster faces the engine.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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The adjuster faces the engine.

yup. Sam Strano should be along here shortly to bash you for buying those shocks though
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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i just swap rear shocks on my ride and i found out i had kyb gas adjust shocks on the rear.the car would bottom out on bumps with passengers in the rear. got a set of bilstien hd's and im going to test them now.

kyb sucks ***
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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If you plan on lowering your car, I'd stay away from the KYB AGX shocks. I'm speaking from experience. Way back before I knew nothing about suspension I went with sportlines and KYB AGX. Damn did the ride quality turn to ****! I still have em on because I'm too lazy to change em out, plus I'm spending money on other mods!
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well i live in the Big Apple NYC so i cant lower the car cause if i do, the bumper will get destroyed due to all the pot holes in the street.
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