WTB: Rear shocks for a 71 GMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

R@nger · 07-03-2005, 01:12 AM

Like the title says I'm looking for some new rear shocks. The frame is a C25 3/4ton leafspring as you can see from my sig. I finally have the truck running great and licenced so now I REALLY need new rear shocks. They are what looks like the factory shocks

When I'm driving the truck I can feel the back end wander and bounce all over when I hit a bump in the road.

I was looking at buying the KYB gas-adjust shocks, part number KG5419. I would like to help support the venders at this board so I thought I would see how much some new shocks would run me.

I don't have my heart set on the KYB but I've heard good things about them. Althought I could be persuaded to go with another shock.

If you venders could give me price quote and maybe some suggestions on shocks I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,

Kevin

R@nger · 07-05-2005, 07:41 PM

ttt

Anyone?

CaperCat · 07-05-2005, 10:26 PM

Hi Kevin,

I put a nice set of Monroe shocks on my '71 truck, and it rides like new again. You can get them from most of the better auto parts stores. In my opinion, I do not think I would get a better ride for the money with the KYB set.

Steve

07-03-2005, 01:12 AM	#1
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	WTB: Rear shocks for a 71 GMC Like the title says I'm looking for some new rear shocks. The frame is a C25 3/4ton leafspring as you can see from my sig. I finally have the truck running great and licenced so now I REALLY need new rear shocks. They are what looks like the factory shocks When I'm driving the truck I can feel the back end wander and bounce all over when I hit a bump in the road. I was looking at buying the KYB gas-adjust shocks, part number KG5419. I would like to help support the venders at this board so I thought I would see how much some new shocks would run me. I don't have my heart set on the KYB but I've heard good things about them. Althought I could be persuaded to go with another shock. If you venders could give me price quote and maybe some suggestions on shocks I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Kevin __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy Last edited by R@nger; 07-03-2005 at 01:13 AM.

07-05-2005, 07:41 PM	#2
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	ttt Anyone? __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy

07-05-2005, 10:26 PM	#3
CaperCat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Concord, North Carolina 28027 Posts: 64	Hi Kevin, I put a nice set of Monroe shocks on my '71 truck, and it rides like new again. You can get them from most of the better auto parts stores. In my opinion, I do not think I would get a better ride for the money with the KYB set. Steve __________________ 1971 Cheyenne 1/2 ton 2WD Long Fleet (sold) Steve

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