Product: KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks/Struts

Distributor: eBay

Vehicle: 92-95 Civic, 92-97 CRX, 92-97 Civic Del Sol, 94-01 Acura Integra (excluding type R)

Cost: around $300 shipped

Installation: 2 spring compressors, jack, jackstands, sockets/socket wrench, Liquid Wrench/PB Blaster/WD40 for seized bolts[:@], allen keys (if you're still on stock shocks/struts), wrenches, breaker bar, time and patience. (it also helps to have air tools)

Installation time: 4 hours (my 3rd time doing this though, my 1st time took about 8 hours) You might run into seized bolts so I would start at the beginning of a weekend to allow plenty of time. I was fortunate enough to not have any seized bolts. If you live where it snows, you have higher chances of running into seized bolts.

Review: Overall a great product. I'd say you get your bang for the buck out of these.

There are 4 settings for dampening, numbered 1-4, with 1 being softest, 4 being hardest. Adjusts with a tiny flathead screwdriver (1 included with each shock/strut) at the top of the piston very easily and conveniently. Right now I have all 4 set on "2."

I chose these over the Tokico Illuminas because I have read that the adjuster on the Illuminas breaks easily, rendering the shock no longer adjustable.

I have these paired with H&R Sport Springs and I also bought KYB boots and strut mounts to replace my crappy ones. I recommend the KYB boots as they fit better on the shocks/struts since they are the same brand of course, and the boots compress instead of the stock ones which are metal and can sometimes make squeaking noises.

There is definitely a huge difference in handling with these shocks and struts - less body roll, can swerve more safely if needed, etc. Makes it a lot more fun to take the back winding roads. When going over bumps the car doesn't feel too bumpy, but there is still not much travel with the shocks, which is great because it keeps my 205/40/17 tires from rubbing. Car seems to grip the road a lot better around corners which gives me a safer feeling while i'm driving.

All the parts fit on my vehicle without any problems, and i'm very pleased with this purchase. Probably the best 300 dollars i've ever spent on my car. I'm glad I chose these over the comparable Tokico Illuminas.

Bottom Line: You WILL notice a BIG difference in your ride with these shocks and struts.



EDIT: I used to have these on my '93 Civic DX Sedan at the time this review was written. I now have them on my '93 Del Sol Si. They handle great on it too.

 

i have these all around on my 98 coupe and have them paired with some GC Coilovers!!! 4 settings in front and 8 in the rear Love EM to Death!!!

 

Sweet. I've only had 'em on for a couple days but they sure make it a lot more fun to drive. I've got a strut bar coming next week so we'll see how much that improves the handling from how much better it already is. They make me wish every road was a winding road.