True OEM strut vs. "aftermarket OEM" strut?
Feb 11, 2011, 09:28 AM
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True OEM strut vs. "aftermarket OEM" strut?
Has anyone installed any "aftermarket OEM" struts, if so what were they and what has been your experience? I don't want a noticeable downgrade but figure a higher end OEM knockoff must be similar and much less expensive. I searched and found nothing. I also don't want coilovers; I just want to replace my 120,000 mile original struts and find the $280 pricetag for each OEM strut kinda crazy. I use it as a DD. Bring on the flames 
Feb 11, 2011, 10:14 AM
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A new set of Bilstein HD struts will set you back just under $800. One of the best investments you can make, IMO. And throw on a set of Swift springs while you're at it. 
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Feb 18, 2011, 10:12 AM
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Look up part number the rears are th same for an evo as are they a reg lancer es, oz, i said the same thing till i did the research. The 341342 kyb part no. Fits like 7-8 different applicatiobs
Feb 18, 2011, 11:18 AM
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Evo has different suspension than the base Lancer.
KYB GR-2 Shock (which is not available from anyone I trust):
ES:
Manufacturer Part #: 341342
Evo:
Manufacturer Part #: 341349
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Your options are OEM KYB, Bilstein MR, or Bilstein HD.
KYB GR-2 Shock (which is not available from anyone I trust):
ES:
Manufacturer Part #: 341342
Evo:
Manufacturer Part #: 341349
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Your options are OEM KYB, Bilstein MR, or Bilstein HD.
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Feb 18, 2011, 01:37 PM
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Lol ya i just seen this first hand and was comming back to make my correction got there and had ball end on strut lol i am pissed just wanna get my car legit lol i seen they was wrong ones bout threw rhem thru the back window.! Yess 341349 is the right one they verifyd it to me after their mistake and they have to spec. Order them and they talkin bout 5-7 business days for me
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Lol ya i just seen this first hand and was comming back to make my correction got there and had ball end on strut lol i am pissed just wanna get my car legit lol i seen they was wrong ones bout threw rhem thru the back window.! Yess 341349 is the right one they verifyd it to me after their mistake and they have to spec. Order them and they talkin bout 5-7 business days for me
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