For sedans, we got a choice:
Gabriel Guardian (gas charged)
Monro-Matic Plus (gas)
Orca/BOGE
KYB Gas-A-Just
KYB GR2 Gas
Which is best?
Gabriel Guardian (gas shock) PN 81501 fits:
- 1200/B110 1971-1973 Sedan
- 200SX 1976-1984 (solid axle)
- 210/B310 1979-1982 all
- 510 1978-1981 exc. wagon
MONRO-MATIC Plus (gas) PN 33272:
74-78 B210
Orca/BOGE PN OR-27103x2 is 50/pair at
classicgarage.comKYB GR-2 Gas Shock: 343140 fits:
1971-73 Datsun 1200 Sedan
1976-82 Datsun 200SX all
1979-82 Datsun 210 all
1978-81 Datsun 510 exc. wagon
1974-78 Datsun B210 except coupe
1978-85 Mazda RX7 all
1967-74 Toyota Corolla exc. wagon
1973-74 Toyota Corolla SR5 all
Specifications:
ext. length: 20.75 inches
com. length: 13.39 inches
stroke: 7.36 inches
no dustcover
no rebound stop
comes with bump stop
upper mount: S1 (standard 3/8 inch O.D. stem bayonet mount)
lower mount: E2 (12mm I.D. x 32mm long) (Eyering with bushing and metal sleeve)
Length is measured from center of eyering to shoulder of stem
200SX and 210 also use KG4764A (Obsolete) use mounting kit C199:
1980-83 Datsun 200SX all
1979-82 Datsun 210 all
Specifications:
ext. length: 21.06 inches
com. length: 13.90 inches
stroke: 7.17 inches
no dustcover
comes with rebound stop
comes with bump stop
upper mount: S1 (standard 3/8 inch O.D. stem bayonet mount)
lower mount: E2 (12mm I.D. x 32mm long)
The RX7 shocks also come in KYB Gas-A-Just model KG4644A:
1978-85 Mazda RX7 all
1987-89 Toyota Van (4 w/d)
Specifications:
ext. length: 21.34 inches
com. length: 13.39 inches
stroke: 7.95 inches
comes with dustcover
comes with rebound stop
no bump stop
upper mount: S1 (standard 3/8 inch O.D. stem bayonet mount)
lower mount: E2 (12mm I.D. x 32mm long)