Front and rear shocks

[Rufus]

I ran KYB's on my 86 for 3 years before I sold it and they were great. I am also running a set of freshly installed KYB's on my 85 and I like them. I only buy KYB's. Made in Japan, just like the van.

[s_e_a_n_s]

.... 1987 2WD LE Van...

FRONT: KYB KG4652A Gas-A-Just
REAR: KYB KG5463 Gas-A-Just

-Danny-

Does your van have coil over shocks in rear? My has the leaf springs and I get a different P/N for the rear:

-87 2wd-
FRONT: KYB KG4652A Gas-A-Just
REAR: KYB KG5463 Gas-A-Just (Coil over)
REAR: KYB KG5538 Gas-A-Just (Leaf Spring)

With leaf springs the upper connectors differ and the shocks are slightly longer. I didn't realize some vans had rear coil overs... I feel like I'm somehow missing out.

[Danny]

The van had coils in back. Not sure what the PN is for your rig, but I can say this series of KYB feels nice. Good luck! -Danny-

Does your van have coil over shocks in rear? My has the leaf springs and I get a different P/N for the rear:

-87 2wd-
FRONT: KYB KG4652A Gas-A-Just
REAR: KYB KG5463 Gas-A-Just (Coil over)
REAR: KYB KG5538 Gas-A-Just (Leaf Spring)

With leaf springs the upper connectors differ and the shocks are slightly longer. I didn't realize some vans had rear coil overs... I feel like I'm somehow missing out.

[micah202]

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...sorry to post a thread on this,, I tried a search, I -know- the deets are somewhere,,


....what's the recommended shocks for an '86 2wd,,, part # and suppliers would be tremendously helpful

.........MANY thanks, in advance

[micah202]

...edit.... Looks like these are the ones?.... Looks like rock auto has a bit better deal at $151 inc shipping for the set of 4

KYB KG4652A Gas-A-Just Info Front		$30.79		$61.58
KYB KG5463 Gas-A-Just Info Rear; w/ Rear Coil Springs		$32.89		$65.78

[Rudy]

That's what I put on my 85 2WD. I like them very much. Maybe they are a bit stiff, but I have no complaints.

[micah202]

That's what I put on my 85 2WD. I like them very much. Maybe they are a bit stiff, but I have no complaints.

..thanks

[Brett5cent]

Oh can anyone tell me the best shocks for these vans? I need to order some new ones, mine are shot. 2wd

[Lois85]

Hello! Thanks you all for this thread! I have a few additional questions..

The parts listed above (for an 87 van) will also work for my 85, yes?
While I am doing this job, what would be wise of me to replace at the same time?
How hard is this job/ should I recruit another set of hands to help?
Are there any specific tools that I will need?


I've done some minimal repairs to my 85 van in the 5 years I've had her, but never anything having to do with steering or suspension... I'm a bit intimidated, but excited to learn something new. Any and all advice, tips, photos etc. are welcome!