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Reviving an old thread...
A photo showing how to modify the KYB front shocks to fit. I used the sleeves from the original front shocks, and pressed in a pair of Energy suspension bushings, then pressed in the original sleeve. I used a vise and couple of sockets to press things in or out. Looks factory, and everything fits!
The new bushings are Energy Suspension part 9.8141G, $8 from Amazon.
I did not want to cut up the original sleeves since they add strength to the top bolt. Slicing up the sleeves and adding the pieces to the top mount compromises the strength. Think about it; Imagine using only the original KYB sleeve - the shock now has a longer lever arm (the space between the sleeve and the frame) on the mounting bolt, and it is therefore easier to bend the bolt near the mounting holes in the frame. The sleeve does more than just keep the shock centered, it adds strength to the mounting bolt.
Vance
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Last edited on 03-31-2024 06:33 pm by vnavaret