1971 Am-General DJ5
Shock Absorber

This is a KYB Shock Absorber (Note: New KYB Gas-a-just Series). This Shock Absorber is guaranteed to fit your 1971 Am General DJ5 . SKU number 75-00616-A4

The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The KYB Gas-a-just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand.

Electronic safety systems depend on the suspension, brakes and tires operating as the vehicle manufacturer intended. The KYB Gas-a-just helps keep Electronic Safety Systems performing as designed.; The higher gas pressure of the KYB Gas-a-Just responds quickly to improve steering response; Fluid leaking can be a cause of shock failure, the KYB Gas-a-just has an ultra-smooth triple chrome plated chrome piston rod to reduce seal wear; High pressure monotube design separates the gas and oil for fade free operation and instant response; Gas-a-Just monotubes include additional damping over OE design for vehicles that work, tow, and have larger, heavier tires & wheels; Components and valving designed specifically for trucks; Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks; Lower Mount Type - E1; Upper Mount Type - E1; B-stop - N; Internal Rebound Spring - N; R-stop - N; Dust Cover Included - Y; Stroke Length - 6.5; Compressed Length - 11.57; Extended Length - 18.07