Suspension question

[GMCRanchTruck]

I need some input/help from you guys. I am currently rebuilding and restoring the front end of my 1970 GMC 3/4 ton truck. I am not converting any of it to 1/2 ton parts I want to keep the towing capacity. I would like to add a shock (front and rear) that helps smooth out the ride a bit. Any suggestions from the truck community out here as to which shocks you have used in the past that worked well? I'm not expecting a smooth ride here, just looking for good quality shocks that help with the ride.

[Steeveedee]

Any standard shock at the parts store should work fine, if you're not looking at doing high speed cornering or off-road racing (not to be confused with just driving on a dirt road).

[DA71Grande]

I used the KYB Gas-a-Just on mine so far they seem to have a good ride but haven’t had a chance to see the long term life of them since I just put them on this summer

[Mike C]

I have the KYB GR2 on my short step and they have been pretty good. I got them cheap so no complaints. But if you plan on keeping the truck, buy the Bilsteins. No regrets.

[PepperTreeGarage]

I agree with the idea of a good gas type shock. On my C20 I did add a front shock mount stiffener.

[treveiger]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

I agree with the idea of a good gas type shock. On my C20 I did add a front shock mount stiffener.

Is that bracket mounted to the top of the shock stock or aftermarket? The last owner of my truck didn't assemble it to great so whenever I see something like that I have to ask.

[Rick Bollinger]

I put KYB gas adjust on my C10 and love them. really made a big difference over the cheap Monroe's that were on there. Smoothed out the ride nice but yet still firm.