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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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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.

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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.

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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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Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

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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
IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)

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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.)

1997 GMC Savana 2500 Front Shock and Struts

Front Shock and Struts for Your 1997 GMC Savana 2500

KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.344265)

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)

Monroe – OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.37125)

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

FAQs for 1997 GMC Savana 2500 Front Shock and Struts

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