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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Hi guys,

I need to replace both rear shocks on my 2000 Impreza Wagon MY2000

Seems that I can find both KYB and Monroe at about £135-£140 for the pair.

Not looking to upgrade just replace as cheaply as possible!

Any opinions on which brand to get?

Thanks Chris
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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kyb all the way, bear in min you'll need to do all 4, mismatching suspension is a big big no no
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Hi Chris go for KYB(i have now and are best for buck).
Try these(i brought mine from Camskill) http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...0b0s2628p29819
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Great link, awesome prices, thanks fella!
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Originally Posted by Chris 9-5
Great link, awesome prices, thanks fella!
Don't worry matey.
My friend brought these and is absolutely happy(no knocking etc.)
I have KYB and highly recommend to anyone.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Just changed my KYB Ultras on the back coz they were knocking, I have put new KYB Ultras on will be interesting to see how long they last. KYB also make the standard shocks.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Thanks Arch, its OEM spec that I want so thats useful stuff, cheers
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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The KYB Ultras are a model up from the standard struts.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/ This place sells kyb at a very good price cheaper than camskill if i can remember correctly.

Rich
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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Thanks Rich, looks like Camskill are currently £10 cheaper for the pair delivered.

I've saved the store in my favorites - thanks again!
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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No worries fella hope the link helps at some other point.

Prices must have gone up in last few months as they were cheaper for bug shox a few months ago.

Rich
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