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Re: Oem shocks? [Re: radish150] #993068 04/08/10 08:08 AM
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JohnnyBfromPeoria Offline
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Pffft...Rancho, Skyjacker, ProComp, Bilstein...come on. Take it from someone who knows, and quit jerking around.

KYB Gas-A-Just.

Is there anyone on here who has had these shocks on their rig and found something they like better? And if there is, how many TIMES more did those cost? Not just an incremental cost; multiples of cost... I can't remember anyone saying they regret the choice.

And the AZ Crew doesn't mess around. Serious street time to get to the trails. Serious trail time over obstacles all day long. Rock crawling. Serious long-sustained high speed/high impact rally style trails.

'Nuf said. We here know.

John B.

Re: Oem shocks? [Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria] #993069 04/12/10 10:20 PM
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radish150 Offline OP
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Yeah, I have had a couple of sets of Gas adjusts, one on a Westfailia Vanagon and one on an Audi and yes, no complaints whatsoever, though for the record I allways thought the Bilsteins I put on my extra cab toy were too soft. I guess considering the KYBs not expensive they are a reasonable idea, though I?d like to hold off till my pennies accumulate for a complete revamp, GenII UCAs, torsions and springs, etc. BTW, a list member sent me a link to some pretty interesting coil overs recently (f-o-a.com), I think 160$ per unit (shock and spring), opinions???

Thanks


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http://curezone.com/

90 Montero LWB 4D56 2.5 TDI, AT with OD, dual bouncy seats, H4 headlights, hellas, bull bar, 32" Wranglers and about to get some LEGS!

2001 Yamaha WR-426
Re: Oem shocks? [Re: radish150] #993070 04/15/10 06:50 PM
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RECON45 Offline
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Well I am trusting yalls word. i just put in an order for front KYB Gas-a-Just. rockauto had the better price including shipping compared to other local shops. hope it goes well. Thanks for yall advise.


91 Montero LS "Sandstorm", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires

89 Raider "Trailbreaker", 3.0, Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats
Re: Oem shocks? [Re: RECON45] #993071 04/15/10 07:32 PM
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cmonty72 Offline
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KYB gas-a-just is what I have. I've beat the hell out of my suspension and the KYBs take it like a champ.


96 Montero LS 24V DOHC 3.0L.
98 Montero 24v SOHC 3.5L, factory rear locker, Winter/tow package.
63 Jaguar XKE 3.8L FHC
2000 Mercedes-Benz e430
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Re: Oem shocks? [Re: cmonty72] #993072 04/15/10 08:47 PM
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JohnnyBfromPeoria Offline
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I just got back from four solid days of wheeling on my new KYB's. They're golden.

John B.


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'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
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Re: Oem shocks? [Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria] #993073 04/15/10 08:52 PM
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Co-Signed on the KYB's <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Oem shocks? [Re: justice] #993074 04/16/10 12:14 AM
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radish150 Offline OP
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Haha, count me in. Yesterday I got fed up and went into the local parts house and asked if they could get me some. They said "yeah we?ll check" and damn if the next day there wasnt four shiney gas a justs behind the counter just for me, felt like xmas. Was surprised that they are WAY firmer than the ones I put on my Vanagon so they should be great, and also way firmer than those grocery getting bilstiens I had (spooosh spoosh). Really these make Rancho 5000s feel like monroe squishamatics. Only down is I had to pay about 55$ each, but hell that included overnight air from Lima so I cant complain a bit. I?ll test em out a bit and post report in the AM <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


"We don?t need more health insurance, we need health ASSURANCE" Dr. Douglas Graham.

http://curezone.com/

90 Montero LWB 4D56 2.5 TDI, AT with OD, dual bouncy seats, H4 headlights, hellas, bull bar, 32" Wranglers and about to get some LEGS!

2001 Yamaha WR-426
Re: Oem shocks? [Re: radish150] #993075 04/16/10 12:20 AM
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torquemonster Offline
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I am a huge fan of the KYB Monomax shocks...they are quite pricey but I love everything about them...and they should last a while.

Re: Oem shocks? Gas a just shock report [Re: torquemonster] #993076 04/17/10 03:43 AM
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radish150 Offline OP
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I am a huge fan of the KYB Monomax shocks...they are quite pricey but I love everything about them...and they should last a while.


Well, 4 new Gas a justs yesterday and after a couple of days of driving I have not one complaint about them. I was worried that with my stock suspension being so soft (needs new torsion bars) that they would be too soft, but not the case. They are super solid without being harsh, I was really pleasantly surprised. With you guys being able to pick them up for 33$ (amazon), it?s really a no brainer. I was planning on doing a major revamp, but I?m so happy with the results I think I will settle for new torsion bars and replace some front end components.

Oh, yeah the Monomax, if the gas a j?s are any indication, they have got to be good.


"We don?t need more health insurance, we need health ASSURANCE" Dr. Douglas Graham.

http://curezone.com/

90 Montero LWB 4D56 2.5 TDI, AT with OD, dual bouncy seats, H4 headlights, hellas, bull bar, 32" Wranglers and about to get some LEGS!

2001 Yamaha WR-426
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