Dampening the 4/6 ECE - Properly!?!?

[im4darush]

The gray (or silver) KYB is the gas-a-just variety. A much better shock than what comes with the ECE kit. I believe everyone gets the excel-g (black) shocks. If you look on the KYB site, this is an entry level shock no different than Monroe.

Are we sure the CPP shocks are oil filled? Says nitrogen gas charged on their site.

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by im4darush

The gray (or silver) KYB is the gas-a-just variety. A much better shock than what comes with the ECE kit. I believe everyone gets the excel-g (black) shocks. If you look on the KYB site, this is an entry level shock no different than Monroe.

Are we sure the CPP shocks are oil filled? Says nitrogen gas charged on their site.

You are correct on the nitrogen. The KYB's and Billsteins are Gas Charged. I've installed both and gas can be a pain. Soon as you cut the strap to install them you better have the bolts in hand and the other side mounted.

The nitrogen is in there to help keep the shock cool I believe. (Same a rear dirt bike shock)

[Mike C]

The strapped gas shocks are high pressure, but there are low pressure shocks as well. The gray GR2 and Black Excel-G are the same shock according to the all knowing Google.

The nitrogen gas keeps the oil compressed so that it doesn't aerate as the piston in the shock cycles.

[jmking9]

I ordered Ridetech RQ`s for my truck the other day. They should be here at the first of the week. I`'ll be sure to let everyone know if they are worth the money. I currently have the KYBs that came with the Early Classic kit. Anything would be an improvement over them in my opinion.

[Heavymetl]

Originally Posted by jmking9

I ordered Ridetech RQ`s for my truck the other day. They should be here at the first of the week. I`'ll be sure to let everyone know if they are worth the money. I currently have the KYBs that came with the Early Classic kit. Anything would be an improvement over them in my opinion.

I put some really nice shocks on my Camaro several years ago (Koni's) and I couldn't believe the difference. Ridetech's looks like they'd be worth the money.

Total agreement with everyone in this thread, the ECE standard shocks are not sufficient.

[jmking9]

Got the Ridetech RQs put on this morning. I went driving around this afternoon and put about 75-80 miles on them. There is a pretty noticeable difference. The rear of the truck feels much less bouncy. Are they worth the money? I'm sure there would be varying opinions on that. But to me, yes I would probably buy them again. They are a big improvement over my old KYBs for sure. If anyone is interested, I can list all of my measurements and the part #'s I used (upon Ridetech and Matt at Matts Classic Bowties recommendation) I did NOT use the ones that Ridetech lists for 63-72 trucks.

[jmking9]

Oh, and check out the difference in length between the KYBs and the Ridetechs that are the correct size for my truck. I feel kind of foolish for not taking the time to measure for correct shocks when I first put the drop on it. I just assumed that ECE was including the correct shocks with their kit. But in my opinion, they aren't.
The first pic is the rear, second are the fronts. The fronts aren't too drastic, but the rears were much too long.

[Raleighswb]

Originally Posted by jmking9

Got the Ridetech RQs put on this morning. I went driving around this afternoon and put about 75-80 miles on them. There is a pretty noticeable difference. The rear of the truck feels much less bouncy. Are they worth the money? I'm sure there would be varying opinions on that. But to me, yes I would probably buy them again. They are a big improvement over my old KYBs for sure. If anyone is interested, I can list all of my measurements and the part #'s I used (upon Ridetech and Matt at Matts Classic Bowties recommendation) I did NOT use the ones that Ridetech lists for 63-72 trucks.

I would like the measurements and part #s to help figure mine out thanks!