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Brad · 12-31-2002, 11:14 AM

I too think one should run a shorter shock with a 4-6" drop.

I just recently discovered a KYB shock that is shorter in length. It's a Gas-adjust part #KG5409 and I'm not sure, but I think it's a front shock for our trucks. The front shocks have one eyelet that's bigger for the top bolt, so it's not a direct swap. HOWEVER, with the shock comes a shim to use this on the rear-end. Make sure you get this cylindrical shim in the bolt kit. I have a 5" drop, an ECE shock relocater kit and these shocks and I'm very happy with my ride now. I had the KYB GR-2 from ECE and the new KYB's were about 1" shorter fully compressed.

12-31-2002, 11:14 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	I too think one should run a shorter shock with a 4-6" drop. I just recently discovered a KYB shock that is shorter in length. It's a Gas-adjust part #KG5409 and I'm not sure, but I think it's a front shock for our trucks. The front shocks have one eyelet that's bigger for the top bolt, so it's not a direct swap. HOWEVER, with the shock comes a shim to use this on the rear-end. Make sure you get this cylindrical shim in the bolt kit. I have a 5" drop, an ECE shock relocater kit and these shocks and I'm very happy with my ride now. I had the KYB GR-2 from ECE and the new KYB's were about 1" shorter fully compressed. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...