Dyke
I also have the KYB’s on our F Coupe and our 4 speed K, installed about 20 years ago in both cases and they’ve been trouble free.
One thing I do recall was that the bottom “eye” on the front shocks had to be trimmed (narrowed) to fit into the saddle in the lower A frame, which I did with a hacksaw. That may have been the case only on the K but I don’t recall at this point if I had to do on both cars, and it may not even be an issue with the newer KYB’s for our cars.
Keith On Oct 23, 2022, at 6:16 PM, Dyke Ridgley <ridgleyracing65@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Noel:
Thanks for taking the time to get the numbers. Also a thank you for all the Club members who added to the shock absorber discussion.
Dyke Ridgley Ridgley Racing
5500 Walmsley Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
217-865-2300 p
217-865-2309 f
Dyke,
As with Bob J, my F coupe is also wearing a pair of each KYB-KG4507 and KYB-KG5511 shocks. These were purchased by the F’s previous owner in July 2002. Since the engine required a rebuild, he barely drove the car - the speedo had been turned back to 000 by the dealer in California who sold it to another party here in Chicago.
In the past 14 years I’ve logged about 70,000 miles on it to a variety of Meets and shows across the US. Driving the twisty mountain and country roads is especially pleasurable, as the F tracks true and flat. I love pushing it into the curves. And these 20-year old KYBs are still performing admirably. No leaking issues like others have mentioned.
Noel Sent from my iPhone Bob:
Thanks for the numbers. Noel is also checking his records and we will see how they compare.
Dyke
Ridgley Racing
5500 Walmsley Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
217-865-2300 p
217-865-2309 f
For those that have an interest, I just pulled out my receipt for the KYB shocks installed on my G. I purchased them from Summit in 2008, 2 each, KYB-KG4507, and 2 each, KYB-KG5511, $38.95 each, not sure which pair is front or rear. I’ve put about 5,000 miles on the car since then and like them a lot. In addition, I just went out and examined them with a flashlight, and see no leaks at all. Prior to the Pasadena meet, I had the car on my 2 post asymmetrical lift, lifting from the frame, bleeding the brakes, changing the oil, and rotating the tires. It was on the lift about two days, and has been many times since the shocks were installed in 2008. No shock oil leaks. Agreed Bob. No reason a two post lift can't be used for maintenance. Shouldn't bother good properly installed shocks. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- Date: 10/23/22 1:26 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} 300F Shock Absorbers Danny, I’m not talking about storing a car that way, I’d never do that, it makes no sense to do so. I’m talking about routine work that must be done with the suspension parts hanging. Tire rotation, brake work, or any of the many uses and reasons I, and many shops own a lift. I had my lift for 33 years and have used it on many different cars, never had a problem. Chrysler even shows lift points in the manual, so I beg to differ. Bob J Bob- Generally speaking it is undesirable to store a car long term with the suspension hanging. Especially newer cars with complicated suspension and lots of bushings. Nevertheless the bushings and suspension parts are best stored in their natural, loaded condition. If you want to avoid flat spots on tires put the car on jack stands. But hanging suspension stresses everything including shocks. Danny Plotkin -----Original Message-----
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