Hi, I have 2012 R/T and looking forward to replace front struts. I really wanna get KYB but they are not available for R/T model.
Question: how different front struts for another Caravan Models? Can I use KYB for Crew,etc models?
tnx

 

KYB has front struts for the 2012 GC RT the model number with performance suspension Excel G 339721 without performance suspension Excel G 339246 taken right from the KYB website.

 

Im looking for complete assembly and I can find only KYB SR4175 SR4176, they are for Crew, SE, SXT Model; Except Commercial Duty, Performance & Sport Suspension (rockauto quote)
So Im curious if i can use those on my 2012 R/T and whats the difference?
tnx

 

You can use those strut plus SR4175 SR4176 on your 2012 RT I actually put a set of those identical one on my 2013 GC SXT PLUS I really like them actually my whole suspension is KYB front and rear I found the van ride better than when it was new. The difference is that your ride will be smoother not as stiff as the OEM sport suspension mine had the touring suspension.

 

Hi, I did some research and sure its looks like I can install up front KYB SR4175 SR4176 complete assembly struts (originaly design for NOT R/T)
But I guess if I do so, I have to replace my rear coils to NOT R/T ones and use not R/T rear shock.
I dont think mixing up front/rear suspention componets will be a good idea (not R/T up front, R/T in a rear)
tnx anyway

 

I wouldn't worry much springs and shocks weaken over use and time actually when you get new KYB strut assembly there's warning that the ride could be stiffer and the van could be riding higher to give it 6 month to settle in position. These are van not Ferrari I test drove both an RT and SXT Plus there wasn't much difference in the ride and handling of both van not enough to make a difference in my book. My son drive VW Jetta GLI you can tell a big difference there because his car has a bigger engine different suspension and better brakes and bigger tires and rims.