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Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:

KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Shock
The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Gm Van
The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
Made In Use
Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions

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Ideal for vehicles with a higher center of gravity, Monroe® Reflex® light truck shock absorbers feature ASD valving technology that automatically adjusts the unit to absorb the impact, helping to reduce vehicle roll and dive.

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IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology adjusts to impacts, reducing roll and dive for vehicles with a higher center of gravity
EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown while larger reserve tube holds more fluid to run cooler
CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration
2-1/4 inch or 2 inch Diameter Reserve Tube: Allows more fluid carrying capacity for a cooler running unit.
1-3/8 inch Bore: Lower operating pressure than standard 1 inch bore units
5/8 inch Piston Rod: Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only
Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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Designed for midsize and full-size trucks and vans, Monroe® Gas-Magnum® shock absorbers provide firm control without a harsh ride. With up to twice the fluid capacity of standard 1-in. bore shocks, they work more efficiently with less effort.

Product Features:

DESIGNED FOR TRUCKS AND VANS — Engineered for hardworking full-size trucks and vans and features full-displaced valving on compression cycles to deliver controlled ride and handling
BUILT TO LAST — Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod (non-dust shield units only) and sintered iron piston enhance durability for longer service life while self-lubricating fluid seal reduces friction against piston rod to reduce wear
CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and help reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction
IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Larger bore and bigger 2-in. reserve tube work together to hold more oil for greater capacity to allow the shock to work efficiently for controlled ride and longer service life
Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.

Product Features:

Available for import and domestic trucks, vans, full-size pick-ups and 4×4’s
Gas-charged unit
Improved handling and control
Economical OE replacement
Meets OE product specifications

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The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The KYB Gas-a-just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand.

Product Features:

Adds Up To 25% More Damping Performance Over Original Equipment Shocks
Components And Valving Designed Specifically For Gm Trucks
Gas-A-Just Monotubes Include Additional Damping Over One Design For Vehicles That Work, Tow, And Have Larger, Heavier Tires & Wheels
High Pressure Monotube Design Separates The Gas And Oil For Fade Free Operation And Instant Response
Fluid Leaking Can Be A Cause Of Shock Failure, The KYB Gas-A-Just Has An Ultra-Smooth Triple Chrome Plated Chrome Piston Rod To Reduce Seal Wear
The Higher Gas Pressure Of The KYB Gas-A-Just Responds Quickly To Improve Steering Response
Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Gas-A-Just Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.

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Get premium control and performance with Rancho RS9000®XL shocks. Recognized as the first nine-position manually adjustable ride control series in the off-road market, RS9000XL shocks are ideal for on- and off-road use, towing and more.

Product Features:

NINE LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE — Nine-position easy-to-adjust knob allows customized damping control and firmness for on-road and off-road flexibility
DESIGNED FOR HARDWORKING VEHICLES — Ideal for stock or lifted trucks, SUVs and Jeeps that tow, haul or go off road
INDUSTRY FIRST — Recognized as the first nine-position manually adjustable shock series in the off-road market
REDUCES FADE — Nitrogen gas pressurized to 120 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture and reduce damping performance fade and foaming
STRONG AND DURABLE — Features an application-specific 18mm nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs and corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas and 1.25-in. sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity
HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES — Up to 2.75-in. tri-tube body (application specific) filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
SMOOTH PERFORMANCE — Polyurethane rebound bumper and bushings and graphite-filled fluon-banded piston help absorb ride harshness and enhance responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
BUILT TO LAST — Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the long-lasting premium liquid metallic finish and polyvinyl protective boot ensures long life

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Tough conditions demand tough truck shocks. The large bore KYB MonoMax provides the additional stability that heavier, more powerful or high center of gravity vehicles demand. The KYB MonoMax is a heavy duty monotube shock absorber that provides the most handling, control and durability of any KYB shock; and its just for trucks. The MonoMaxs tough design automatically adjusts to driving conditions with fade-free performance. The KYB MonoMax has an outstanding reputation for vehicles that do real work, go off-road, tow a trailer or haul heavy loads. It uses a work-ready, zinc-coated steel piston ring and includes an off-road dust boot.

Product Features:

Maximum Performance Upgrade With Up To 40% More Damping Performance Than Standard Shock Absorbers
Perfect Solution When You Need To Upgrade Suspension Performance On Your Gm Truck
Truck Monotube Design Outperforms All Other Standard Shock Absorbers
Zinc-Coated, Stainless Steel Piston Ring Provides A Positive Seal In The Most Extreme Conditions
Rubber Boot To Protect The Shaft And Keep Dirt And Debris Away From The Seals
Engineered To Help Vehicles With Electronic Safety Systems (Esc, Abs, Etc.)

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Belltech street performance shock absorber has been engineered to provide a premium quality ride for todays larger Trucks and Luxury SUVs. Belltech engineers have developed a great balance between comfort and performance by focusing their attention on tuning the low speed compression and rebound characteristics of this shock absorber

Product Features:

Belltech Value Orientated Performance Shock Absorber. The Ultimate In Premium Street Performance Solution
Excellent OEM Quality Replacement Upgrade. Internal Teflon Coated Bushings And Piston Seals Avoid Metal To Metal Contact, Provides Lowest Possible Friction Resulting In Long Lasting Performance
Oversized Construction Provides Additional Damping Control. Increase In Handling And Performance At Maximum Comfort
Complements Larger OE And Aftermarket Wheel Or Tire Packages For Increased Tire Contact Area

1988 GMC C3500 Front Shock and Struts

Front Shock and Struts for Your 1988 GMC C3500

KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.344265)

Monroe – Reflex Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.911050)

Monroe – Gas-Magnum Shock Absorber (Part No.34741)

Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59511)

KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.KG5478)

Rancho – RS9000XL Shock Absorber (Part No.RS999166)

KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.565060)

Belltech – Nitrogen Gas Charged, Two Year Warranty, Non Adjustable Valving, Single (Part No.10103I)

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