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72BlckButy 11-07-2010 08:57 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by brans72 (Post 4277902)
bump any word on new #'s looking for a 2/4 drop guys using KYB. Brandon

Give Stan/Mark a call at ECE.

djinva 11-08-2010 09:20 AM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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.

bsteele 11-13-2010 10:31 AM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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.

Clyde65 11-13-2010 11:06 AM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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.

ozman3803 11-22-2010 12:21 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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.

Heavy Evy 03-17-2011 08:37 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
awsome thread it saved my ass today!

52chevy 03-18-2011 10:43 AM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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.

72gmcshorty 04-13-2011 07:26 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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?

19seventeeCustom 04-14-2011 11:25 AM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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

corando 06-14-2011 10:30 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jholley (Post 3178358)
This what ECE just sent me for my 2/4 drop on a 70. Hope it helps.

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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corando 06-14-2011 10:33 PM

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corando 06-14-2011 10:36 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
Is the ride good
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stealthy '69 08-02-2011 01:58 AM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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.

laplander 08-19-2011 08:33 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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.


Quote:

Originally Posted by 52chevy (Post 4560951)
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.


windmill 09-07-2011 12:11 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
i'm looking for shock numbers for a 72 leaf spring truck lowered 4 to 5 inchs... any help..

lazypineapple 09-07-2011 01:36 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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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windmill 09-07-2011 04:45 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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....

VA72C10 11-05-2011 05:31 AM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by djinva (Post 4283751)
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.

ttt

Great info!

72gmcshorty 11-20-2011 10:56 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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

VA72C10 05-25-2012 03:28 PM

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???

VA72C10 05-25-2012 03:38 PM

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

stealthy '69 05-29-2012 10:49 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 5399843)
Also to add, if you search these part numbers on ebay you can get all four shipped to your door for $112...

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

VA72C10 05-29-2012 10:55 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
cool! I love saving $$$ ;)

70blackfish 10-12-2012 02:21 AM

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

Loenuf74 02-19-2014 11:06 PM

Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers
 
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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