BJII-J48 Astina shocks

Big Damo · 07-01-2013, 03:10 PM

Hey guys, KYB lists two versions of shocks for a 2003 BJII-J48 Astina hatch on their catalogue:

http://www.kyb.com.au/shock-absorber...AZDA&Model=323

Down the bottom:

BJ, Astina, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Hatchback (Note: Front Sway-Bar mount is 34mm from the base of the spring seat)

and

BJ, Astina, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Hatchback (Note: Front Sway-Bar mount is 104mm from the base of the spring seat)

Is there any particular way of finding out which one I need other than getting under the car and measuring?

Thanks much.

Rupewrecht · 07-01-2013, 03:16 PM

BJI has the short links, BJII has the long ones.

Big Damo · 07-01-2013, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

BJI has the short links, BJII has the long ones.

Thanks Rupe, so the 104mm ones?

BG1.8sp · 07-01-2013, 04:42 PM

you want the 34mm ones. As its measured "from the base of the spring seat"

34mm would put the tab just below the spring seat.
Where as 104mm would put the tab close to the bottom of the shock absorber.

Big Damo · 08-01-2013, 06:28 PM

Thanks mate

Big Damo · 09-01-2013, 05:35 PM

Just ordered standard KYB replacements.

340,000km on the original shocks, they'd be well rooted.

Hopefully she rides a bit more comfortably now.

Zenki · 10-01-2013, 02:00 AM

How much did you get them for? I think mine needs to be replaced soon!

Big Damo · 10-01-2013, 09:26 PM

$605 including shipping for the full set front and rears.

Only standards though to match OEM springs.

07-01-2013, 03:10 PM	#1
Big Damo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Car: 2009 WS Fiesta CL Posts: 83	BJII-J48 Astina shocks Hey guys, KYB lists two versions of shocks for a 2003 BJII-J48 Astina hatch on their catalogue: http://www.kyb.com.au/shock-absorber...AZDA&Model=323 Down the bottom: BJ, Astina, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Hatchback (Note: Front Sway-Bar mount is 34mm from the base of the spring seat) and BJ, Astina, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Hatchback (Note: Front Sway-Bar mount is 104mm from the base of the spring seat) Is there any particular way of finding out which one I need other than getting under the car and measuring? Thanks much.

07-01-2013, 03:16 PM	#2
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	BJI has the short links, BJII has the long ones. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

07-01-2013, 04:42 PM	#4
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	you want the 34mm ones. As its measured "from the base of the spring seat" 34mm would put the tab just below the spring seat. Where as 104mm would put the tab close to the bottom of the shock absorber. __________________

10-01-2013, 02:00 AM	#7
Zenki Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Festival State Car: BJII Protege Posts: 217	How much did you get them for? I think mine needs to be replaced soon! __________________

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08-01-2013, 06:28 PM	#5
Big Damo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Car: 2009 WS Fiesta CL Posts: 83	Thanks mate

09-01-2013, 05:35 PM	#6
Big Damo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Car: 2009 WS Fiesta CL Posts: 83	Just ordered standard KYB replacements. 340,000km on the original shocks, they'd be well rooted. Hopefully she rides a bit more comfortably now.

10-01-2013, 09:26 PM	#8
Big Damo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Car: 2009 WS Fiesta CL Posts: 83	$605 including shipping for the full set front and rears. Only standards though to match OEM springs.