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profe56

11-16-2015 06:52 PM

Shock absorber

Last night one of the rear shocks of my truck c10. 69 was broken. I want to install a pair of newones.
Whats the best brand and type
Thank you
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EARNHARDT#3

11-16-2015 07:22 PM

Re: Shock absorber

Is it lowered? If so, how much? I'm assuming it's a coil spring rear??

profe56

11-16-2015 07:34 PM

Re: Shock absorber

Thank you EARN. yes is coil springs and is not lowered is stock.
Thank you

EARNHARDT#3

11-16-2015 07:37 PM

Re: Shock absorber

I'd say a pair of Monroe or any run of the mill shocks will do just fine. These trucks aren't particularly pick when it comes to shocks. You'll probably love how it rides with a new pair.

profe56

11-16-2015 07:40 PM

Re: Shock absorber

Thank you again for your help.

profe56

11-16-2015 07:54 PM

Re: Shock absorber

MONROE GAS MAGNUM Could be a good choice?

EARNHARDT#3

11-16-2015 08:03 PM

Re: Shock absorber

Yup.

Z10	11-16-2015 11:39 PM

Re: Shock absorber

I bought a pair of Monroe Gas Matics and replaced them with Bilsteins. They are more expensive but truly tightened up the rebound.

:gmc2:

kcsa75

11-17-2015 12:22 AM

Re: Shock absorber

Quote:

Originally Posted by profe56 (Post 7378542)

MONROE GAS MAGNUM Could be a good choice?

I put Gas Magnums all around on my C10 and it rode like a lumber wagon. Replaced them with MonroeMatics.

MikeyMan

11-18-2015 04:16 AM

Re: Shock absorber

I was looking into a pair of these for mine:

https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=299&jpid=0

About $29 each, Any thoughts or anyone have experience with these?

Grumpy old man

11-18-2015 07:15 AM

Re: Shock absorber

Try http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm

Already Gone

11-18-2015 11:20 AM

Re: Shock absorber

Good deal on Bilsteins here.

http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q

EARNHARDT#3

11-18-2015 11:48 AM

Re: Shock absorber

Bilsteins are good for sports cars. I put them on my 2002 Tahoe and it totall killed the ride. Even after 25,000 miles they're still stiff.

profe56

11-18-2015 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3 (Post 7380411)

Bilsteins are good for sports cars. I put them on my 2002 Tahoe and it totall killed the ride. Even after 25,000 miles they're still stiff.

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Grumpy old man

11-18-2015 06:26 PM

Re: Shock absorber

I put Bilsteins on my 1995 3/4 4wd Z-71 DD and they are well worth the money .It rides like a truck But hey , It is a truck ! The ride is better than my Dodge ram :chevy:

Lou Boffa

11-18-2015 06:50 PM

Re: Shock absorber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man (Post 7380838)

I put Bilsteins on my 1995 3/4 4wd Z-71 DD and they are well worth the money .It rides like a truck But hey , It is a truck ! The ride is better than my Dodge ram :chevy:

Love them on my '70 C10 daily driver. great ride.

Z10	11-18-2015 07:58 PM

Re: Shock absorber

I've had Bilsteins on my 95 Yukon, my 2008 Expedition, my 72 GMC Stepside, and of course they did come standard on my 2006 Z06 (which does ride like a sports car:lol:). That being said, Belstein builds shocks for lot's of applications. They are great shocks and they carry lifetime warranty. They are my "go-to" supplier for shocks. Oh, and I did buy through eshocks.

:gmc2:

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