Re: [Chrysler300] KYB Shock Install Update

To All

My two cents worth, the KYB is not a shock I will use (again, used in the past, very dissatisfied). Their shafts are extremely small diameter and are not long enough to do the job needed. The shock should be long enough so the piston does not bottom out before the usable length seen in the vehicle. I appears to me, KYB engineers used a shock with the correct ends for installation, but didn't allow for the physical dimensions needed for the application on Our Chrysler 300's. You need a much stouter heavier duty shock. The Bilstein (sp.?) shock has a main shaft ~2X diameter of the KYB. You need the length and heft of a large diameter shaft for a good sealing surface. Also, the Bilstein has a larger diameter barrel (more fluid). One more point. Check the Fox (or any custom shock builders) Shocks catalog for the required end fittings, and extended length required by our cars. The rear shocks extended length is critical. Again, KYB's are not a good investment, very light duty (IMHO), check other sources. Especially if you push your car into the corner at speed, Good Luck.

Best Regards,
Stephen A. Noia
1-408-210-4736 cell

On Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:08 PM, "'David Schwandt' finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Well, I do not have a lift and both times mine leaked was when I raised one side, like you were going to change a tire.

Come to think of it, that’s exactly what I was doing.

Maybe on a lift, where you unloaded the springs both at the same time is different.

Sorry to have maybe unduly alarmed some folks.

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 'Bob Jasinski' rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 12:29 PM
To: 'David Schwandt'; 'Chrysler300'
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] KYB Shock Install Update

So Dave, if that's the case, just how are you supposed to raise the car on a lift? Like to rotate tires or do brake work? I have a lift here, and KYBs on my 300G for at least 7 years. No shock oil leaks that I see.

Bob J

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 'David Schwandt' finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 8:29 AM
To: 2HsandaHeritage@xxxxxxxxxxx; 'Chrysler300'
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] KYB Shock Install Update

Dou, Ya just gotta pull it out while the shock is extending If I recall.

It’s just a plastic strap

Make sure you have it aimed at the hole on the tower.

On the rears, DO NOT jack up the car by the frame and let the rear end hang from the shocks!!

They will begin to leak! BTDT!! TWICE already

Dave Schwandt

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 2HsandaHeritage@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 10:12 AM
To: Chrysler300
Subject: [Chrysler300] KYB Shock Install Update

I have a question for the author of the KYB Shock Install Update.

After the wire is clipped, how do you remove it from on top of the rubber bushing that is now under pressure?

Doug Warrener

Fair Oaks, CA

300H

62 - 300 Sport Conv.

PS - my new set of gray KYB's are also not compressed.

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Posted by: Anna F Noia <sa-noia@xxxxxxxxxxx>

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