Just fit KYB GR2 struts for my front...

[Rblackadar]

...has anyone kept the original retaining cap on the strut tube?? I don't know how to tighten it to the specified torque setting and it's too honking big for any of my wrenches. Also, as wide and flat as the hex is, anyone have problems with it cutting into their dust bellows????

[prlee]

I fitted a pair earlier this year, just started running the car again. I used a large pipe wrench and a hammer to do up the nut B****y tight.

I understand what you mean about possible damage to the gaiter, I dont anticipate a problem but will keep an eye on it.

Pete
81 DHC (MOT and tax, nearly finished)
79 Spitfire (big hole found in floor)

[Rich in Vancouver]

Sounds like PRLEE has the right idea. Brute force!
I am hoping to do my front suspension soon and have been looking at the KYBs as a fiscally responsible alternative to some of the higher end strut inserts.
What is the feedback on the KYBs performance wise?

Rich

1975 TR7 ACL764U

[DNK]

Between that and the nylon bushings, it'll rattle your fillings

Don
"No More Cars For You"
71 TR6- Perpetual remodel
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants

[FI Spyder]

Had them for three years and no problems but the filling rattling is more to the hard poly and 34 lb. tire pressure than shocks. I'm going to start dialing back the tire pressure as a test (after I'm finished using it to transport hard wood flooring in the trunk).[:)]

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

[DNK]

Thinking about going to a softer bushing

Don
"No More Cars For You"
71 TR6- Perpetual remodel
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants

[Hasbeen]

I have found low profile tyres, on large diameter wheels, combined with high tyre pressure has the greatest detrimental effect on the ride of a 7/8.

I have also found that for road work, there is little to gain, [no faster in general, & slower on bumpy roads], & much to loose when you go too far with these mods.

Hasbeen