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Re: [GMCnet] Front and Rear shocks for the DIY [message #300451] Wed, 11 May 2016 09:16 Go to next message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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KYB from Jim K. Correct the first time, and sure fire gurantee.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On May 11, 2016 7:12 AM, "rod utterback" wrote:

> Hi All, I’m preparing to install my new front brakes, bearings, seals,
> pads, and rotors on my 73 Canyonlands. Efforts are progressing well thanks
> to all the information presented in this forum. I thank you all. I saved a
> substantial pile of money
> on parts and labor. That savings funds the next project.
>
> And I’m already planning the next project. My question: What shocks are
> the best to use? Without getting too technical, are there special valving
> available to improve handling? I’m familiar with Bosche and KYB products
> and was planning to use KYB. The only KYB choice seems to be one used on
> the front of a 78 Cadillac Eldorado. The factory was unable to help. A rear
> KYB factory listing is available using a part number specifically for the
> GMC. So I assume correct valving.
> Any thoughts?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Rod
> 73 Canyonlands 26
> San Diego, CA
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Front and Rear shocks for the DIY [message #300452 is a reply to message #300451] Wed, 11 May 2016 09:20 Go to previous message
bdub is currently offline  bdub   United States
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On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 9:16 AM, James Hupy wrote:

> KYB from Jim K. Correct the first time, and sure fire gurantee.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
> On May 11, 2016 7:12 AM, "rod utterback" wrote:
>
>> Hi All, I’m preparing to install my new front brakes, bearings, seals,
>> pads, and rotors on my 73 Canyonlands. Efforts are progressing well
> thanks
>> to all the information presented in this forum. I thank you all. I saved
> a
>> substantial pile of money
>> on parts and labor. That savings funds the next project.
>>
>> And I’m already planning the next project. My question: What shocks are
>> the best to use? Without getting too technical, are there special valving
>> available to improve handling? I’m familiar with Bosche and KYB products
>> and was planning to use KYB. The only KYB choice seems to be one used on
>> the front of a 78 Cadillac Eldorado. The factory was unable to help. A
> rear
>> KYB factory listing is available using a part number specifically for the
>> GMC. So I assume correct valving.
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Rod
>> 73 Canyonlands 26
>> San Diego, CA
>>
>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
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