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Anyone here had experience with KYB shocks on these trucks? Heard they were good, and reputable shock company. Search only brought up info on Billsteins. Thanks!

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19 minutes ago, HighSierraAT said:

Anyone here had experience with KYB shocks on these trucks? Heard they were good, and reputable shock company. Search only brought up info on Billsteins. Thanks!

l just purchased new KYB SR4547 front strut assembly's and KYB 55505 rear shocks. did lots of research. everything i found pointed to these? i plan on adding 2'' motofab front leveling blocks. got KYB's from Rock Auto. by far best price i could find. 

 

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I have a 2015 Silverado LT Z71 4wd. I am using the KYB Gas-A-Just mono tube struts and shocks. These are their heaver duty shocks and give a firm but not harsh ride. I would recommend them.

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Thanks for the responses guys.  Not sure which specific ones I'm going with yet gonna see what the installer recommends.

 

On 6/9/2020 at 5:24 PM, tkkz71 said:

l just purchased new KYB SR4547 front strut assembly's and KYB 55505 rear shocks. did lots of research. everything i found pointed to these? i plan on adding 2'' motofab front leveling blocks. got KYB's from Rock Auto. by far best price i could find. 

 

 

Did you happen to get these on yet?  Thanks again.

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