My Observations, KYB Vs NAPA-Monroe Shocks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toms68cst · 07-10-2020, 06:13 PM

It's had been more than 20 years since I changed the shocks on my 68 CST. The ride quality seemed to have degraded recently so I pulled the trigger on 4 KYB shocks.

One of the KYB shocks for the front was mis-packaged and there was no chance it was right for my truck. The one that fit seemed to be cheap, did not fit very well and was not much more resistant to movement than the one I took off. I headed back to NAPA and they had a couple of NAPA Monroe OESpectrum shocks. They seemed like a lot better quality shock. They were much stiffer and made in USA. They were also just a little more $$$ than the KYBs.

I have yet to do the rears (they are not too bad yet) but after a short drive, I am very happy with these NAPA shocks. I'm also happy with NAPA for making things right.

**special-K** · 07-11-2020, 08:11 AM

That's interesting. Thanks for sharing. Monroe is a shock company and have been at it a very long time for a reason. That is my go-0to brand for shocks, unless I buy specialty shocks. I used to run their Gasmatics on my 4wds and was very happy with them. Were the KYB Gas-a-justs? Those were their originals and the only ones I'm familiar with

**Already Gone** · 07-12-2020, 12:30 AM

I have a set of OE Spectrum on my 72 C10 long box and am very satisfied with them. I also put a set of Monroe Gas Magnums on my 1992 K1500 Suburban last year and am very very happy with them..

07-10-2020, 06:13 PM	#1
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,274	My Observations, KYB Vs NAPA-Monroe Shocks It's had been more than 20 years since I changed the shocks on my 68 CST. The ride quality seemed to have degraded recently so I pulled the trigger on 4 KYB shocks. One of the KYB shocks for the front was mis-packaged and there was no chance it was right for my truck. The one that fit seemed to be cheap, did not fit very well and was not much more resistant to movement than the one I took off. I headed back to NAPA and they had a couple of NAPA Monroe OESpectrum shocks. They seemed like a lot better quality shock. They were much stiffer and made in USA. They were also just a little more $$$ than the KYBs. I have yet to do the rears (they are not too bad yet) but after a short drive, I am very happy with these NAPA shocks. I'm also happy with NAPA for making things right. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

07-11-2020, 08:11 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: My Observations, KYB Vs NAPA-Monroe Shocks That's interesting. Thanks for sharing. Monroe is a shock company and have been at it a very long time for a reason. That is my go-0to brand for shocks, unless I buy specialty shocks. I used to run their Gasmatics on my 4wds and was very happy with them. Were the KYB Gas-a-justs? Those were their originals and the only ones I'm familiar with __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-12-2020, 12:30 AM	#3
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: My Observations, KYB Vs NAPA-Monroe Shocks I have a set of OE Spectrum on my 72 C10 long box and am very satisfied with them. I also put a set of Monroe Gas Magnums on my 1992 K1500 Suburban last year and am very very happy with them.. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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