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08-11-2010, 03:56 PM
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KYB Gas Shock ??
I’m looking at KYB Gas shocks from ECE for my 70
They have 2 #02-7510 GR2 Rear Drop #02-7515 Self adjusting Shock. KYB GR2 contains less nitrogen gas charge, therefore, is a softer riding shock. The Gas-A-Just has twice the nitogen pressure, so it is stiffer and provides better handling. Anybody have either one of these?? How do you like them? Thanks in advance Steve
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08-11-2010, 04:01 PM
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Re: KYB Gas Shock ??
I have the Gas-A-Justs. They are very firm. I'd go with the GR-2's. My truck is a C-20 FWIW.
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08-11-2010, 04:26 PM
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Re: KYB Gas Shock ??
You can get the same shock part number 344068- whole thread on them on suspension forum around page 6, from Advance for $30 apiece- they should be a stock item. The GR2 are softer and not as hard on parts as the gas adjust- they tend to break front mounts on c10 according to the thread. I just installed 4 on my 68 and am happy with the way the truck rides now, not too soft but not harsh either.
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08-11-2010, 04:59 PM
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Re: KYB Gas Shock ??
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Also Suspension forum only goes to page 5???? and just to be clear you have the GR2's right?? Thanks for the Info
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08-11-2010, 06:08 PM
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Re: KYB Gas Shock ??
The page # is 9 in suspension forum, think you went to suspension FAQ. Original post was made by jared78 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > General Truck Forums > Suspension
kyb shocks/ part numbers The number is actually a kyb number stamped into the body, if you will search kyb online you will find several dealers/outlets that stock everything that the company offers. I bought my rear set from one of them and with shipping paid $70 for the pair to the door, shocks were like $28 each, but shipping ended up costing as much as tax  but they came very quickly. If you take the number, there may be a monroe cross that will work and actually be on the shelf at the parts store. Hope this helps, Harold
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08-11-2010, 09:56 PM
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Re: KYB Gas Shock ??
my gr2 rear drop shocks (5" springs) are stiff, while my stock height gas adjust fronts (with 2.5" spindles + 1" springs) are pretty soft. This might not help at all
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08-11-2010, 10:00 PM
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Re: KYB Gas Shock ??
I just purchased the KYB Gas Adjust today. I saw some posts about them being too stiff for a C10 and breaking the shock mounts. The truck will only see normal hauling duty and driving. Would I be better off with a softer shock?
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08-11-2010, 10:47 PM
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Re: KYB Gas Shock ??
Some more info...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4123195
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298815
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08-11-2010, 11:52 PM
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Re: KYB Gas Shock ??
I have gas adjust's on my 72 4x4 blazer and they ride just fine but the 4x4 weighs a little bit more took my blazer to the scales and it was 4360 lbs.
Hope this helps
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