Rancho shocks

[Daddyflea]

I followed the advice of member AZROX and bought the following:

KYB 343403 Front
KYB 344015 Rear

I think the front will be a bit longer than the rear.

Did you see a significant improvement in Ride?

 

[CJ2Rox]

Absolutely, the stock shocks suck

 

[Daddyflea]

Well I can get the Fronts but back is unavailable. Just seems like 640 through Diesel Freaks is too much for shocks.

 

[CJ2Rox]

I'm with you. I couldn't see spending that kind of money. The KYBs are a huge improvement over the pointless shocks that come on these. I've had my kYBs on for over a year with plenty of off highway use and I don't even worry about them. It's a leaf suspension rig so it's gonna ride hard that's why we bought them over a plastic noisy SxS

 

[Daddyflea]

Could I confirm the part numbers and maybe get a lead to where I can find them. By the way I am totally stock with no lift or leveling.

 

[CJ2Rox]

Check amazon

 

[Daddyflea]

Hurah Amazon has them but now I am confused. There are two different shocks listed with the same number one is 40.13 and the other is 57.17 One says for Isuzu truck and the other is blank. Any guidance?

 

[Daddyflea]

Amazon.com : KYB 344015

and these are individual

Amazon.com: KYB For Isuzu Pickup (2WD) 1981-1987 Shocks & Struts Excel-G Rear | 344015 : Automotive

Buy KYB For Isuzu Pickup (2WD) 1981-1987 Shocks & Struts Excel-G Rear | 344015: Complete Assemblies - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

and here

https://www.amazon.com/KYB-344015-Excel-G-Gas-Shock/dp/B000EQ7MFQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1FTB6SXEQ3AX0&keywords=KYB+344015&qid=1660576823&sprefix=kyb+344015%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-2

Thanks for putting up with me.

 

[Daddyflea]

I am betting they are the same shock. Just ordered the cheaper ones. Thank You

 

[Daddyflea]

They are on the way thank you

 

[DDP70]

AZROX I'm planning to add a 2' leveling kit for my rig. I'm assuming that these will still work even with the leveling kit but you know what happens when you assume...

 

[DDP70]

Not planning on removing the sway bar. I did get a 1” shackle lift for the rear. Picked up a like new set of 285/75-16 BFG KO2’s for $500 last night. I also pulled the trigger on the KYB shocks last night. We mainly use ours as a weekend vehicle running around town.

 

[DDP70]

I’ve got a set of Bora 1.5” spacers on order. They told me 3 to 4 week lead time as they build to order. I’m at about 2 weeks since I ordered them. I’m ready to tear into that thing and get everything added.

With the bigger tires did I you have any trouble with the front bumper? I plan to replace that as well but going to have to slow my roll. My wife is starting to notice all the little purchases. Man toys!

 

[DDP70]

@AZROX Finally got it back from the stereo shop last Thursday. Got the leveling kit , new shocks, wheel spacers, trimmed the front bumper (going to order a different front bumper) and the tires & wheels installed this past weekend. Next step is to send the ECU in to get it flashed.

 

[OffRoad709]

CJ2 Did you get the Rancho's?

KYB KG5473 are great too! Factory shocks are possibly the worse shocks I've ever seen installed on any SxS or vehicle.

Yes I agree its like they forgot to put fluid in them lol.

 

[Roxasuras]

I posted on here my old ones, I cut them open they were terrible

 

[Roxasuras]

Factory shock