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Title: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: john1974 on October 03, 2007, 06:23:21 PM

are the KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?  I just put a new set in and they seem longer as far as the travel?  anyone know.  I had to take out my strut mount spacers as the strut would fall out of my strut extenders.  This happened when I tested on my flex rocks in the backyard.

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: museboy07 on October 03, 2007, 06:48:11 PM

When i bought mine they looked to be the same length...weird

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: john1974 on October 03, 2007, 07:03:35 PM

they probally are the same, but maybe the travel is different.

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: Yankee-Tim on October 04, 2007, 04:58:12 AM

Quote from: john1974 on October 03, 2007, 06:23:21 PM

are the KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?  I just put a new set in and they seem longer as far as the travel?  anyone know.  I had to take out my strut mount spacers as the strut would fall out of my strut extenders.  This happened when I tested on my flex rocks in the backyard.

I compared my side my side with stock.  Exactly the same.  Smooth riding though, well valved.

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: jeff1997 on October 04, 2007, 06:16:22 PM

Mine were exactly the same on my 97 Sport.

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: Cuthulu on October 04, 2007, 09:44:11 PM

I emailed KYB and asked if they had longer struts for trackicks and they said that they did not.  They did give me the part number for 50MM longer shocks if you want that.

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: sidekicksrock on October 05, 2007, 03:57:40 PM

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They did give me the part number for 50MM longer shocks if you want that.

Ok I'll bite, What is the part number and what vehicle is it made for?

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: john1974 on October 06, 2007, 03:52:58 AM

ya I didnt need the part number.  I just put these struts in :)

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: Cuthulu on October 06, 2007, 08:16:49 PM

Here is the response I got from KYB on the shocks.

The part number for the rear is 344371, it is much firmer but it has the
same mounts as the shocks you have now and should work with your lift.


Thank you,
Dan
KYB America LLC

So there you have it.
Cheers

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: sidekicksrock on October 08, 2007, 11:59:03 AM

Quote from: Cuthulu on October 06, 2007, 08:16:49 PM

Here is the response I got from KYB on the shocks.

The part number for the rear is 344371, it is much firmer but it has the
same mounts as the shocks you have now and should work with your lift.


Thank you,
Dan
KYB America LLC

So there you have it.
Cheers

These are from a Ford Econoline E250 1992-04. I am not sure these would be the best choice for a kick. Since these fit the rear there are tons of choices. I have Rancho 5000 Ford F150 shocks on lil Suzy and I understand Crown Vic shocks work as well.

Title: Re: KYB GRS-2 struts longer than stock?
Post by: Drone637 on October 09, 2007, 09:06:33 AM

I'm thinking about swapping back to a stock shock and just relocating the mounting bracket on the rear axle.  The rear is still a bit stiffer then I like.