KYB Rear Shocks Install

[krayzielilsmoki]

Hey Fiat Family!

My rear started bottoming out recently (been on stock shocks and lowering springs since 2013).
I was considering going the koni route for replacements or a full coilover setup if its that much better but luckily I came across a couple of threads recommending the KYB shocks as an option and thats what I went with.

Looking at the required parts lists posted by other people I had trouble sourcing one of the listed parts so I went with another suggestion found in a different thread.
Ultimately the install required a little more work than I was initially led to believe but overall it was still fairly simple and I highly recommend it because the car now rides smooth again and no longer bottoms out.

I noticed that a lot of people were referring to my lowering springs install video when asked how to install these, but since there is a little more to the install than just unbolt and bolt in, I figured I'd make a new video.


Here is the parts list I used:

Shocks, these are sold separately so you need to order two
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Small sleeve things, you just need to order one pack
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bigger sleeves, just order the one pack
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Link to lowering springs install. This gives more detail about how to jack up your car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28DSDWrlnN8&t=6s


Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

[qorray]

Awesome write up!!! I ran the KYB set-up for a while, on the lowered 500e it did not work for me so passed them on to another member. Battery on the 500e lowered is heavy. Most important thing on that KYB swap is to use blue loctit on the upper rear shock bolt on both sides, it will back out.

Switched to all Koni F/R w/ Madness springs, if you ever have the funds for the Koni's..... Just do it!!!!!!! My 500e is so dialed, love it, love it, love it!!

[aelfwyne]

Btw, if you want something a bit firmer than the KYB shocks, but not as pricey as Koni Sport, there's also the Bilstein B8 ZR1 shocks for the same Corvette application.

[hawk02]

Btw, if you want something a bit firmer than the KYB shocks, but not as pricey as Koni Sport, there's also the Bilstein B8 ZR1 shocks for the same Corvette application.

Part#'s?

[BigDaddySRT]

Btw, if you want something a bit firmer than the KYB shocks, but not as pricey as Koni Sport, there's also the Bilstein B8 ZR1 shocks for the same Corvette application.

KONI prices are dropping as the days go by.
I highly suggest looking at the current price of the KONI Yellow Adjustables as KONI does offer a Lifetime Warranty to the Original Purchaser.

I just had my front KONI Yellows replaced under Warranty. (3.5 Years of Ownership)

[aelfwyne]

Part#'s?

Bilstein 24-184588

The price has crept up a bit since I got mine, but still less than the Koni.