Koni Str or KYB Excel-G

Dommer · Postby **Dommer** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:32 am

Hi all,
Apologize in advance if this was answered before. New to the forum and the MX world with a 1998 NB purchased about 3 months ago, with 190K on the clock. Car is shaking left/right when hit bumps or holes at high speed, the ride height on the rear differs by 2 cm between left and right (325 (R) and 345 (L) mm), and front is OK (325mm on either side). Found the lower flange of the left shocker where the spring sits on is crooked. See attached photo. A new set of shocks for the rear is unavoidable, and most likely a full new set for 4. The shocks and springs in the car are still original from factory. Should be able source either the Koni Str or KYB Excel-G from US virtually at the same price ($260 app.) plus Shipito. The car is only for daily road drive, and like to keep the original spring. Unable to make up my mind on the pick, and like to seek the expert opinion here which one should be a better choice. Thanks all in advance.

manga_blue · Postby **manga_blue** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:34 am

I'm personally not fond of the KYBs. I've had quality problems with both Excel-G and AGX shocks: soft metal in the centre shaft leading to the thread failing on the top nut after hitting potholes. You can mitigate the problem by fitting a second set of nuts over the proud threads but I'd go the Konis if there's a choice.

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:40 pm

I'm gonna get flamed for this big time ... and maybe I'm just in a really bad mood at the moment ... so I apologize in advance ...

But FGS!! just GOOGLE!!!!!

Can't count how many threads on so many Forums on this question .....

Crapweasel · Postby **Crapweasel** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:46 pm

Dommer

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:lol:

Hope not, but it seemed funny to me!

Kev has a point though OP, if you Google first, or use the search function and then ask a question about the the parts you don't get (we all have them), then the members who have been around here for years and seen the same questions over an over will be a lot more willing to assist.