Hey everyone,

I'm either installing or possibly having someone more qualified ( ) install a set of KYB AGX shocks and some kind of springs in the coming weeks (FINALLY! ) and I have a few questions about it.

1. Do I need some kind of dust cover for the top of the shock (like the one on the stockers <A HREF="http://www.vfaq.com/proj-pics/GCkit/2G/GCfront-10.jpg">here</A> (shown upside down)) or a plastic wiper thingy like <A HREF="http://www.vfaq.com/proj-pics/GCkit/2G/GCfront-12.jpg">this?</A>

2. Are there any parts I should not reuse, but replace instead? (like bumpstops, boots, bearings, etc.) There is some discussion of this <A HREF="http://www.dsm.org/archives/2000/02/20000214.txt/48.html">here</A>

3. Will my camber be way out of wack, requiring more hardware to fix it?

4. Anything else I should know?

Any hints/tips appreciated!

Jeff Mitchell

[This message has been edited by Jeff Mitchell (edited April 22, 2000).]

A simple search shows that there's definitely a few of you out there who have done this, so I thought I'd bring it back up to the top.

Anyone?

Jeff Mitchell

I haven't done the AGX's, but...

1) The boots are nice to have, but not essential. I know Energy Suspension sells them, but you could probably get them from anywhere. Some people just don't like the shiny chrome to be visible, and it does help keep dust and wear down.

2) Can't think of any parts that you'll need to reuse or replace. Anything new comes with the new shocks. Everything else can just go back on. If you see something that looks worn...replace it later. (:

3) It'll throw your alignment off, but a shop should be able to bring it back on track.

4) The swap is easy to do yourself (provided the old ones come off easy), but someone's help is nice for putting the new ones back on.

Thanks Troy.

Jeff Mitchell