KYB Suspension Shock Absorber P/N:KG5501

Firm up rear damping on your classic Corvette with the KYB Gas-a-just High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (MPN KG5501). This is a rear-position shock absorber that drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 1963-1982 Chevrolet Corvette. The monotube design separates the nitrogen gas and hydraulic oil into two working chambers, so it resists fade due to aeration and responds quickly under load.

• Monotube gas design: An air-free hydraulic piston-and-valve area handles responsiveness and control, while a high-pressure nitrogen chamber with a floating piston helps deliver a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds damping on demand.
• Application-tuned: Components and valving designed specifically for the Corvette, with additional damping over the OE design for vehicles that work, tow, or run larger, heavier tires and wheels.
• Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original-equipment shocks, per KYB.
• Triple chrome-plated piston rod: An ultra-smooth rod helps reduce seal wear, since fluid leaking can be a cause of shock failure.

The higher gas pressure is designed to respond quickly to help improve steering response, and KYB notes the Gas-a-just helps keep Electronic Safety Systems performing as intended.

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