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Anyone using KYB's for front dropmember setup? If you have a part number or where to find them that would help...

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You might want to post this as a separate question in the Suspension section, just so you can ensure you receive the right responses.

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I am still a little confused on the rear shocks for a 71 with coils, I read several different KYB part numbers in this thread. 344055, 344085, 344067, 244055. Mine is dropped 4" with the springs and I want to be sure and order the correct shock. I was going with the 344055 but when I look it up it is for a Fiat and a Nissian Quest, which are both much smaller vehicles.

I would appreciate any input.

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Call ECE... they sell 2/4 drop kits which utilize the KYB shocks. They should be able to sell you the correct shock within a couple of minutes. Not reservations, the shocks will work.

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I called ECE and they tell me they use the same shock on the rear of these coil sprung trucks no matter how much it has been dropped. Problem is I was going to order from summitt to save a $ and I am still not sure of the correct KYB part number.

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As many know, there are several threads related to shocks for lowered trucks. I gleaned a bunch of useful info. Here is some that should answer the question about 4 in. drop in the rear.. You can take these numbers and cross reference them to whatever brand you like.


Front Shocks

Doetsch Tech Shocks*
DT4809G 1960-62 front Doetsch Tech Shock stock height


DTM1200GLL 1960-62 front Doetsch Tech Shock lower height


DT4052G 1963-72 front Doetsch Tech Shock stock height


DT4809G 1963-72 front Doetsch Tech Shock 1"-2" lowered


DTM1200GLL 1963-72 front Doetsch Tech Shock 3" lowered


• KYB Shocks KYB "Gas-a-Just" nitrogen*

KYM1200G 1960-62 front lowered KYB Shock, 2"


KY4809G 1960-62 front stock KYB Shock

KY4809G 1963-72 front lowered KYB Shock, 1"-2"


KYM1200G 1963-72 front lowered KYB Shock, 3"


KY4052G 1963-72 front stock KYB Shock*


Rear Shocks

KY4163G 1963-72 w/ rear leaf stock or 1" - 2" drop


KY4095 1963-72 w/ rear leaf or 2" - 4" drop


KY4052G 1963-72 w/ rear leaf or 5" drop

KY4163G 1960-62 rear lowered*


KY4231G 1960-62 rear stock


KY4095 1963-72 rear lowered 2"-4"


KY4052G 1963-72 rear lowered 5-1/2"


KY4163G 1963-72 rear stock

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 

thanks for the info, according to your chart I would need the KY 4095, however when I call summitt they say that is not a good part number and cannot cross it over to a KYB number, so I am still confused.

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My bad, in a hurry to get the info posted I should have pointed out some of these numbers came from the CPP website. I believe they are re-numbering the KYB shocks before they ship them. I will have to dig back and find the equivalent numbers.

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bump any word on new #'s looking for a 2/4 drop guys using KYB. Brandon

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Give Stan/Mark a call at ECE.

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ECE uses their own part number, but when I called I was told they use the same shocks for 2/4 all the way to 4/6 drops. I did alot of research and I ordered my KYB shocks from Summitt as they had the best price. I went with 344055 for the rear ($27.31 each) and 344068 on the front ($23.06 each). I am very happy. I cut 1 front coil and used Jeep TJ springs in the rear. I also relocated my rear shocks. Rides 10x better. Summitt will tell you the 344055 is for the rear of a Nissian Quest van but it is KYB part number that ECE sells with their own part number. I hope this helps.

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If I am only doing lowered spindles for the front, do I need the lowered shocks? 3" drop spindles. I read somewhere on here the lowered shocks are only factored based on springs.

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No, you wont need to unless your dropping with springs on front and rear with springs. The drop spindles use the same shock as stock, since the drop spindle doesnt change the height of the shock mounts.

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Not real clear on the GR-2 front and rear part numbers. This will be for a bagged 70 C-10 with porterbuilt front control arms.

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awsome thread it saved my ass today!

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I know this is about KYB shocks but thought I would mention this for those of you that dont know. If you buy summit brand drop shocks they are actually Doetsch Tech shocks. I ran them on my bagged s10 a few yrs ago.

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Do the kyb pt#S 344055 and 344068 also work for bagged vehicles (72 blazer)? (Rear notch and bags, front bagged with 3" drop spindle). Any part number on the summit brand shocks?

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I purchased the 344068 kyb's and have a 2/4 drop. The shock was way too close to bottoming out, something like 1.5" of travel before hitting bottom. Double check your measurements. Im keeping the shocks but going to install a front shock relocator kit to gain a couple inches of travel back

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Hi how's it going just wanted to get ur opinion on these shocks I have my truck lowered 3 / 5 an I'm thinking of going with kyb
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Is the ride good
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I was researching shock info and I thought I'd bump this back up. I see a few people asking about it still and there is a lot of good info here.

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What info did you need to give them in order to match them up? I'm going with a 2/4 coil drop on my '67 and was wondering what info I needed to have handy when I called.
Thanks.

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i'm looking for shock numbers for a 72 leaf spring truck lowered 4 to 5 inchs... any help..

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http://www.kyb.com/technical/documen...onsSecured.pdf

Look here.
Gives all spec on kyb's
Mounts
lengths
Part #
then punch it in summit or jegs or google
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well it looks like the 344068 is going to work with leaf springs with a 4 to 5 inch drop...

hey thanks for posting that....

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ttt

Great info!

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Just a heads up, but the hardware that comes with the 344068 (front shock) is actually supposed to be used for the rear shocks (344055)..at least that's the way my boxes were packaged straight from kyb..took me a while to figure that out..duh

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 

Bringing this great thread up with a question...

the 344068 shows it is the STOCK shock for a 67-72 truck...with NO drop...
How is that correct for someone running a 2 or 3" drop spring? Sure seems it reduces the travel...


and the 344055 isn't listed for the truck at all which might make sense because it would have shorter travel for the rear dropped???...stock shows 344085 for the rear...but that's for coil springs only...has no comparable spring listed for the rear with coils...maybe the 344055 is it then???

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Also to add, if you search these part numbers on ebay you can get all four shipped to your door for $112...

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I just ordered mine on Amazon, just under $250 shipped for four shocks and two Magnaflow mufflers. :metal:

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cool! I love saving $$$ ;)

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I see this post is dated....but any pictures of your shocks relocated, and the brackets you used or made? thank you!

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Will the KYB 344055 and 344068 shocks work with a bagged 64 with 2.5" drop spindles and a bolt in notch in the back? Thanks

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After re-reading thru this whole thread, I compliled the following spread sheet to get all this discussion into one post:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps8ad90541.jpg

Hope this helps everyone....

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Thanks aggie91,

I'm confused now more than ever. :lol:

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Looking for some rear shocks for my build and stumbled onto this great thread.
Bump

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Good info

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After reading all the shock threads I went with the 344068 (front) and 344067 for the rear Both sets bought on Amazon for $74 shipped and free returns; cant beat that- I have a 64 c10 with bags no cnotch and my ride is terrible - I will report back when they arrive and I get them installed (if they fit)