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KYB KG5449 Shock Absorber - Rear
| Brand | KYB 700-053 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Head Diameter | 0.65 |
| Material | Steel |
| Outside Diameter | 1 |
| Overall Length | 5/8 in |
| Package Contents | 10 Retainers |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.25 |
| Product line | Gas-a-just |
| Fits | —4 vehicles |
OE monotube replacement. Restores original shock absorber capability with direct-fit engineering.
Monotube design. Separates gas and oil for fade-free operation and instant response.
Triple chrome piston rod. Helps reduce seal wear for smoother, longer-lasting performance.
Cross-references Gabriel 61562 and Monroe Shocks & Struts 37200 for the same application. See all 2.
KYB Gas-a-Just Rear Shock for Rabbit Pickup
The KYB Gas-a-Just KG5449 is a monotube suspension shock absorber built as an OE-style replacement for the rear of 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup models. It is engineered to restore original damping control while adding quicker response for vehicles that carry extra load, tow, or run larger wheels and tires.
Gas-a-Just Product Line
KYB Gas-a-Just shocks use a monotube design with separate hydraulic and high-pressure gas chambers. That layout helps keep oil and gas separated for consistent damping, faster steering response, and fade-resistant operation during repeated suspension movement.
Key Features
- Part number KG5449
- Fits 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, rear
- Up to 25% more damping performance than original equipment shocks
- Monotube construction for direct response and control
- High-pressure nitrogen gas chamber for consistent operation
- Triple chrome plated piston rod to reduce seal wear
- Dust cover included
- Lower mount type: E2(10X32)
- Upper mount type: E2(10X32)
Detailed Description
KYB KG5449 is designed for the rear suspension of the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup and is built to match the vehicle’s original shock absorber function with firmer control. The Gas-a-Just design uses an air-free hydraulic working area for responsiveness and a separate gas chamber with a floating piston to maintain stable damping under changing road conditions. This makes it a practical choice for a Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup rear shock replacement when the vehicle sees work use, added cargo weight, or upgraded tire and wheel packages. The part number KG5449 is also referenced by Monroe Shocks & Struts 37200 and Gabriel 61562 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Excessive rear bounce after bumps
- Reduced control from worn shock absorbers
- Slow steering response caused by weak damping
- Fade during repeated suspension movement
- Uneven ride quality on a working Rabbit Pickup
Installation Notes and Tips
Compatible With 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, rear. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify mount style and compressed/extended length before installation: compressed length 10.94 in., extended length 17.05 in., stroke length 6.1 in. The KG5449 uses E2(10X32) upper and lower mounts.
Quality Assurance
KYB designs Gas-a-Just shocks as OE monotube replacements to restore factory suspension behavior with added damping control. The high-pressure monotube layout and chrome piston rod are used to support consistent operation and reduce seal wear over time.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Pickup | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Gas-a-just |
| 1982 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Pickup | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Gas-a-just |
| 1981 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Pickup | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Gas-a-just |
| 1980 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Pickup | Rear | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Gas-a-just |
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