Scottdot

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I have bought a set of STI type RA shocks through the for sale section on the asumption that they were Blistein's, how can I tell if they are, the marking on the side of the struts are;
Front Struts - KD02, 20360FA220, gas filed, KYB
Rear Struts - KD09, 20310FA820, KYB

Any suggestions.

Cheers

Scott

mark@wrx

They aren't Bilsteins. They are Kayaba's (KYB).

caz1562

My front shocks are Bilsteins, the strut is silver with a sticker with Bilstein - STi & Prodrive labels on it.

Scottdot

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Oh crap, money well spent - not.

Will these be any different from the standard UK turbo dampers that is on the car just now?

pban

Any idea what year they were from?

I think they will be firmer than the ones you have now

Paul

dnb

kyb catalogue Hopefully at the right page...

may be helpful to you. I think you'll find the shocks you've bought will be stiffer than standard UK.

Scottdot

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I was told that they came off a MY96 STI Type RA,

I'll check the KYB site and let you know.

Cheers

Scott

Scottdot

iTrader: (6)

According to the KYB catalogue the STI and 2000 turbo's have the same dampers.

Well pissed off, they are they same as the ones I've got but 4 years older.

shiper

Hi Scott.
I'm after replacing my shocks and was wondering if the ones you bought would fit a uk95 wagon.Are they gas filled ond in good condition and do you know if they are a much harder ride.
E mail me if you like with your number and we can have a chat.
Cheers m8.

Scottdot

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Shiper

Mailed you yesterday m8 did you not get it?

Scott

Tone Loc

iTrader: (1)

I think on the earlier Sti's the struts won't be much different to the uk ones (plus from a 96 may be on their last legs anyway) ... however what you want is StiV onwards. These are inverted type, much stronger and firmer (nice pink colour too ).

Tony.