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Review on Improved Performance KYB KG5458 Gas-a-Just Gas Shock by Dee Parson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

1997 Dodge Dakota Upgrade

What a phenomenal difference in overall ride quality and road holding, but a star for installing some shock bushings that looked about half the size of the originals. I assumed the engineering geniuses at KYB would know better, but the truck has weird harmonic vibrations in the front end between 30 and 40 mph. Now I have to take it all apart again and put in much stronger Mopar OE bushings (#52087768) but now I like the ride quality much better and while I'm there I'll change the controls. Control arm bushings and stabilizer bar bushings to see if that helps reduce vibration. I wish the good guys at KYB would spend a few bucks more including better bushings. I would happily pay a higher price in advance if such problems could be avoided.

Pros
  • Durability Finish
Cons
  • Damaged