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1989 auto/ all original. I am planning to replace struts all around. Went to Rockauto to research options. They list 3 brands of fronts with what is [to me] a ??able variation in stroke length. KYB 7.28, Monroe 6.0, and Gabriel 5.2. All are listed as OEM replacements. Looking for nice firm ride without being beat to death. Any helpful advice will be appreciated. Thanks
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I run KYB's on mine. I have used Gabriel's but I'd stay away from Monroes. I've heard not so good things about Monroes on Festiva's.Jerry
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I have used gabriel and kyb, both are good. I think i like the kyb more.Originally posted by Team Lightning View Post
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KYB for the win.An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.Comment
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Are you opposed to doing the coilover swap? When you say "firm but not harsh" it makes me think that would be what you would want.91GL BP/F3A with boost
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The coilovers are amazing. It makes the festiva feel like a big normal car with bumps. The ride quality is great. 500$ for the entire setup but well worth it.1990 (LUCIFER 2.0) fully built BP+T with E153, Fueltech FT500, traction control with hopes of 600hp (i drank to much of the KOOL-AID)
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I bought KYB from Rock Auto and they work and feel fine. I don't know if the stroke length variation among brands matters. One brand probablly has some variation in resistance and travel over the same road surface, one might feel a bit stiffer than another.Original owner of silver grey carburetted 1989 Festiva. 105k km as of June 2006. 140k km as of June 2021.Comment
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Thanks for the replys. Coil-overs are a bit over my budget, only drive car the 30 miles to and from town 1-2 times week. Was hoping someone knew the OEM strut stroke #s.Comment
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I'm running Monroes on mine with Aspire springs, feels like a different car now. KYBs are also good I just got what the warehouse near me had left haha
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Could worn struts cause a shimmy, vibration in front end at 55 mph ?Comment
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That's most likely a wheel imbalance. Having weak struts will make this condition more dramatic. Start with a tire balance and look for any out of round condition. If the tire is out of round, it won't matter if it balances out or not, you'll always have a shake.Trees aren't kind to me...
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One possible way to diagnose that problem is to rotate the tires and see if it has any effect. I've "cured" a tire problem by simply swapping the fronts.Original owner of silver grey carburetted 1989 Festiva. 105k km as of June 2006. 140k km as of June 2021.Comment
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Actually I reduced shimmy by swapping front wheels, with tires, from side to side, they looked alike. How to explain that?Comment
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