Couldn't find the old thread that had this all figured out...Measured from bottom bolt center to the top mount plate

Max extension - 48.5cm (sway bar removed)
Max compression - 39.5cm (maybe 2-3cm's more, I'm checking it with OME medium duty springs in there and that's as far as it went before lifting the frame)

While I'm at it - anyone have a link for KYB specifications - compression/extension specs specifically? They don't seem to have any <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

and oh - the Rancho 9000's are a joke. Might be nice for a pickup or some light end app but they don't do anything in my setup. I'm going with the Monomax's like I have up front. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Call KYB's support line if you can't find it. They're really good about helping with tech questions. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I just put some monomax shocks on the rear of mine, The ride is stiffer and the control is great. The gas adjusts I took of had 30k on them they were not up to high speed dirt driving any more. As far as length goes <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Called KYB - the issue he said is that the OEM shock is "quite stiff" for the Gen2. KYB 'charges' their monotube shocks to be stiffer than OEM specs by a factor of 10-20%.

Any alternative would be a loss in stiffness compared to the OEM - he said any other shock would be around a 30% loss.

So you're stuck with their OEM replacement size. They measure from the thread shoulder to the eyelet center - so taking the polyurethane bushing and washer into consideration - that's about a loss of an inch compared to my previous measurements.

So - Monomax OEM replacement specs:
Monomax Extension max -18"
My measurement - 19.1" minus 1" for bushing - 18"

Monomax compression max - 11"
My measurement - 15.6"

So we're good.

...But then he gave me a part# which turned out to be the Gas Adjusts.
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> - So I'll have to call them back and see what still applies. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Your profile pic is freaky. I've heard the KYB's are the way to go and not bad on price either. And I heard the ones that ship compressed shouldn't and the ones that need be aren't. So maybe you can mention that if you haven't called already.

Good work Phil <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> My Gas Adjusts have about 80k on them so it's time for a new set. Monomax shocks look like the best choice, especially for flex in the rear

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*cough* Bilsteins *cough*


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The Bilsteins look good - and the offroad versions are made with a lift in mind...but double the $$$.

I'll have to think on that.

Here's a list of the Mitsu Bilsteins - Off Road Warehouse

Found a good thread with specs and Part#s - Outerlimits thread