Rear Shock Absorber for 1985-2005 Chevrolet Astro & More - KYB KG5459

Keep your van's rear end planted with the KYB Gas-a-just shock absorber (KG5459), a high-pressure monotube gas shock that installs at the rear of the 1985-2005 Chevrolet Astro, 1985-2005 GMC Safari, and 1986-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon.

• High-pressure monotube design: separates the nitrogen gas from the oil so the shock resists aeration for fade-free operation and instant response.
• Two working chambers: an air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, plus a high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston for a comfortable ride during normal driving and added performance on demand.
• Up to 25% more damping: KYB rates the Gas-a-just for up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks, with extra damping for vans that work, tow, and run larger, heavier tires and wheels.
• Triple chrome-plated rod: the ultra-smooth triple chrome plated piston rod reduces seal wear, since fluid leaking can be a cause of shock failure.

The higher gas pressure helps improve steering response, and because electronic safety systems depend on the suspension working as the vehicle manufacturer intended, this KYB gas shock absorber helps keep those systems performing as designed. It's a rear unit sold individually; for even, balanced ride control it's best to replace both rear shocks as a matched pair. If worn rear shocks are behind excessive bouncing, poor ride control, or a bottoming-out feeling over bumps, the KG5459 replaces them.

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