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11-27-2016, 03:25 PM | #1 |
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The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
I'm in the process of my third lift and rebuild. Not going into the discussion over if you should use shocks versus the dampers that are OEM. I prefer the shocks as I think they give a better ride.
Most advice here says to use the Monroe 31069 shocks as a replacement; however I have found that we're not making the correct comparison. The EZGO dampers are measured tip to tip, i.e the ends of the threaded studs and are shown as being 13" min and 17" max. Shocks are measured from the base of the threaded studs. So using the same measurement spot the dampers are actually 9 1/4" min and 13 1/4" max. The Monroe 31069 are 10 1/2" min and 17" max. They work, but I have found that they were too long for the front on my most recent rebuild and had to use the original dampers. Researching, I have found that KYB 343137 are a close match for these dimensions. The KYB catalog shows dimensions of 8.74" min and 14.25" max. I have not been able to find a Monroe with the same dimensions and threaded studs on both ends. I have ordered the KYB 343137's and will report on how they work. |
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12-14-2016, 09:49 AM | #2 |
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Re: The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
The KYB 343137 shocks are installed on the front of the rebuild and fit fine. They are very similar in size to the original "dampers".
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12-15-2016, 02:51 PM | #3 |
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Re: The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
Excellent work David - thanks for reporting.
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06-12-2017, 11:53 AM | #4 |
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Re: The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
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06-12-2017, 12:08 PM | #5 |
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Re: The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
Also, can you report on ride, vs. stock?
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06-12-2017, 12:25 PM | #6 |
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Re: The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
Ride seems fine. I can tell no difference between the old "dampers" and the new shocks. We use them over fairly level ground, but not golf course smooth.
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06-12-2017, 01:13 PM | #7 |
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Re: The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
Thanks. I'll stick with mine. I doubt if I'll go over 20" tires, but may lift it one day, just for looks.
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06-12-2017, 01:21 PM | #8 |
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Re: The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
Thanks for this information. I was hoping to replace those dampers on my lifted cart.
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08-11-2017, 09:46 PM | #9 | |
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Re: The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
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08-13-2017, 12:42 PM | #10 |
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Re: The shocking truth, Monroe 31069, KYB 343137
Since shock questions seem to pop up frequently, should this be a sticky post?
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