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*blackedoutharley* · 08-17-2011, 10:10 PM

The shock mfg's state that they must have air in them; running them empty will damage the bellows.

I have a '65 LWB C-10 and used to have an 8' cab over camper on it. I installed new Moog Cargo Coils and shocks and while it does sag a bit under heavy loads (2 yards of river rock was interesting) it is fine.

From looking at the pictures the springs appear stock (and probably original) and it would benefit greatly from a set of progressive rate springs (or even just new stock replacements).

All the shocks mentioned are quality products. My mother was the largest independent Monroe distributor in the western U.S. before retirement (don't laugh, I got smoking deals on stuff) but I have always ran Gabriel shocks because to me the Monroes were too harsh.
You can find the Gabriel shocks on Ebay or your local Autozone sells them as well (in their own boxes). The rear part number is G63306.

Not directly related to the shocks and springs but my truck really benefited from a rear sway bar. I used the one from Hellwig.

08-17-2011, 10:10 PM	#5
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Air-shocks.. question. The shock mfg's state that they must have air in them; running them empty will damage the bellows. I have a '65 LWB C-10 and used to have an 8' cab over camper on it. I installed new Moog Cargo Coils and shocks and while it does sag a bit under heavy loads (2 yards of river rock was interesting) it is fine. From looking at the pictures the springs appear stock (and probably original) and it would benefit greatly from a set of progressive rate springs (or even just new stock replacements). All the shocks mentioned are quality products. My mother was the largest independent Monroe distributor in the western U.S. before retirement (don't laugh, I got smoking deals on stuff) but I have always ran Gabriel shocks because to me the Monroes were too harsh. You can find the Gabriel shocks on Ebay or your local Autozone sells them as well (in their own boxes). The rear part number is G63306. Not directly related to the shocks and springs but my truck really benefited from a rear sway bar. I used the one from Hellwig.