Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers

[Twisted78SS]

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