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...proper drive, I notice too much bouncing when I hit those little dips and bumps in the streets, indicative of shock absorber failure. These KYB Gas Adjust front shocks are just 4 years old, with perhaps 20K miles on them, and these were even Made in Japan! Kuso da nee! I admit these were...

For the rear KG5512 and KYB KG4507 for the front Double check those numbers before spending any money.

KYB shocks work well.

I don't think you can compare Bilsteins and KYB shocks like that. Much different e in price and quality to connect the dots like that. Would need to buy some Bilsteins and do a side by side with KYB on the same car and tires.

Thx, hope they don't ride too firmly though! Do firmer shocks sit higher than softer ones, or is it all in the spring?

which ones do you have?

I would install the kyb. 3/8" difference on the collapsed length. More Information for KYB KG4507

It's all in the spring. Shock absorbers don't do anything for height... Unless they are air shocks or have the coil springs (like someone added to your car). I have KYB shocks on my 2 Chryslers.

I'm having trouble installing the KYB shocks in the rear. They are hitting the bracket on both sides. Has anyone else experienced this problem before?

I had a problem similar to this when putting 275's under the rear of mine. I used KYB KG5413 shocks for Dodge trucks. Extended is 24.45 and I have no problems removing the wheels now and it still rides nicely.

Yes, any accurate assessment of both brands requires comparison with ALL OTHER VARIABLES HELD CONSTANT. The ONE variable I have trouble with at present is my spending plastic, which overheats this time of year, and is doing so now. Might be a worthy experiment this coming January, or not...

mine seem to have a little more clearance on my ‘68 Polara. Just installed this spring.

QUESTION: Do Monroe shocks need to be tied down in the same way as the KYB to install?

Hmm, looks like KYB quality is declining. I ran VatoZone's alternators for several years for not better reason than that they warrant them, knowing damned well the high failure rate would drive away all their custom were it not for that warranty. The Warranty has become the main product here...

The listing for rear shock is too short, You should go the longer shock, 24" KG5413 KYB rear. KG4507 KYB front. Install 72 dodge pick up truck rear brake flex hose to allow max drop of axel to remove wheels easy. The listed c-body hose is too short and when you lift car the hose gets stretched.

I prefer KYB gas shocks.

Thanks to everyone who suggested the KYB shocks! My front set did not come with the strap. The picture shows a 36 inch zip-tie used to reduce the length by 4 inches to create the needed clearance. Two suggestions (or one old fools opinion); A) For the bottom of the front shock (top of rear)...

One more question, would a firmer riding shock like KYB or Bilstein ride higher than say a base Monroe or Gabriel shock? (Or as high as the ones I have now)?

If it's a gas charged shock, yes. Conventional shock that's not gas charged, no.

customer supplied or it was the part number that matched from your supplier? wonder if the supplier or customer got the wrong part. I bought the gas-a-just for a 67 fury from rockauto, and the shocks were the same size and everything. A few of us down under (and some on these forums too) have...