Skyjacker Hydroshock vs KYB Gas a just shocks

[jalikaria24]

hey guys I have a 2003 hummer h2 and looking for a good smooth budget shock and seems like these two + Gabriel Ultra are in my price range. heard some bad reviews about Gabriel Ultra so unless someone changes my mind it will probably be either the kyb gas a just or the skyjacker hydro shock since I can get them for about $60 cad.
I do not offroad neither do I tow, so which shock will give me smoother city and highway driving?

thx!!

 

[Oro_O]

Cannot talk apples-to-apples as I do not know the "Skyjacker," but have been very happy with price/quality of the Gas-a-just in my SUV the last three/four years. great road perforamce, no complaints off road (just mild forest roads/jeep trails, etc, occasionally). In other applications, have always found KYB to be high-quality and long-lived.

 

[jalikaria24]

thanks for reply, are they stiff annd firm or soft?

 

[maxdustington]

KYB Gas-A-Just = most likely stock style replacement shock. I think that's what they are?
Skyjacker Hydro 7000 = Website doesn't specify what they are, they are the lowest tier of Skyjacker shocks and are very likely a rebranded stock style replacement shock.

Whichever is cheaper unless you can find who actually makes the Hydro 7000, maybe it's a rebranded Monroe!

 

[jalikaria24]

this is what I could find on them

Skyjacker® Hydro Shocks offer you a high quality shock absorber with true velocity sensitive valving. Shock absorbers, or spring dampers as it is called everywhere else except in the U.S., control the rate at which suspension springs compress and rebound. As the shock is pushed together, this is called bump or compression. As the shock expands, this is called rebound or extension. Absorbing the ‘shock' of bumps and suspension loading is actually performed by the springs in the suspension. The shock's real job is controlling the energy stored in the springs.

• Hydraulic Action • Orifice Disk • Velocity Sensitive Valving • Leak Proof Seal • Bonded Iron Piston • Chromed Piston Rod • Red Boot Included • Red Polyurethane Bushings • Limited Lifetime Warranty



I have a 2003 hummer h2, so my truck Is kinda heavy but I also want a smooth ride, what would you guys recommend between the kyb gas a just or the skyjacker hydro ? I can get them for virtually the exact same price

thx