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72BlckButy · 11-07-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by brans72

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

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

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

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

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

awsome thread it saved my ass today!

52chevy · 03-18-2011, 10:43 AM

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by jholley

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

Is the ride good
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stealthy '69 · 08-02-2011, 01:58 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by djinva

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

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

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.

VA72C10 · 05-29-2012, 10:55 PM

cool! I love saving $$$

70blackfish · 10-12-2012, 02:21 AM

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

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

11-08-2010, 09:20 AM	#52
djinva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 168	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. __________________ 73 C-10 Cheyenne Super 454 60 Impala LS powered 16 Camaro 2SS 6speed 12 Ultra Classic 71 Vega Wagon V8 4 speed

11-13-2010, 10:31 AM	#53
bsteele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kershaw, South Carolina Posts: 113	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.

11-13-2010, 11:06 AM	#54
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	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. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-22-2010, 12:21 PM	#55
ozman3803 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 125	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.

03-17-2011, 08:37 PM	#56
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers awsome thread it saved my ass today! __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

03-18-2011, 10:43 AM	#57
52chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 47	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.

04-13-2011, 07:26 PM	#58
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	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? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

04-14-2011, 11:25 AM	#59
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	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

06-14-2011, 10:33 PM	#61
corando Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 12	Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers D Posted via Mobile Device

06-14-2011, 10:36 PM	#62
corando Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 12	Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers Is the ride good Posted via Mobile Device

09-07-2011, 12:11 PM	#65
windmill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sylvania, Alabama Posts: 288	Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers i'm looking for shock numbers for a 72 leaf spring truck lowered 4 to 5 inchs... any help.. __________________ 72 swb pickup http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...k/100_0958.jpg 1967 chevelle ss 1966 mustang getting a l33 ls motor 1969 chevy dump truck 1989 mustang 6.0 ls best time of 1.29 at 5.91 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtbooZoGZmQ

09-07-2011, 01:36 PM	#66
lazypineapple Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Granbury ,TX Posts: 268	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 Posted via Mobile Device

09-07-2011, 04:45 PM	#67
windmill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sylvania, Alabama Posts: 288	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.... __________________ 72 swb pickup http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...k/100_0958.jpg 1967 chevelle ss 1966 mustang getting a l33 ls motor 1969 chevy dump truck 1989 mustang 6.0 ls best time of 1.29 at 5.91 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtbooZoGZmQ

11-20-2011, 10:56 PM	#69
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	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 __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-25-2012, 03:28 PM	#70
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	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??? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 05-25-2012 at 03:40 PM.



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05-25-2012, 03:38 PM	#71
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	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... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-29-2012, 10:55 PM	#73
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: kyb shocks/ part numbers cool! I love saving $$$ __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-12-2012, 02:21 AM	#74
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	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!

02-19-2014, 11:06 PM	#75
Loenuf74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oak Grove, MO Posts: 19	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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