Non-TEMS Front Shock Replacement - KYB Excel-G OEM Equivalent

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Problem

Worn or blown front shocks on a non-TEMS MKIII Supra causing degraded ride quality, sloppy handling, excessive body lean, and potentially dangerous driving characteristics. Finding a reliable OEM-equivalent replacement shock that restores factory ride and handling.

Sloppy or ponderous handlingExcessive body lean in cornersSoft, cloudlike ride from blown shocksCar not maintaining proper ride height (with cheap replacements)Unresponsive steering feel

Root Cause

Original front shocks worn out or previously replaced with inferior aftermarket shocks (e.g., Monroe or Gabriel) that do not match OEM specifications, resulting in degraded handling and ride quality.

Confidence

Moderate confidence — Multiple community members agreed on this solution

View Original Thread →Posted March 2025 on SupraForums.com