What are you using for Shocks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Already Gone** · 08-27-2005, 09:42 PM

The time has come for me to replace the shocks on my 72 BB Longbox. I'm going to do a 2 1/2 front spindle and 4 or 5 ( not sure yet) coil drop in the back. What is everyone using for shocks. I just use the truck for daily summer diving and out on the prairie the roads are pretty flat with the odd curve and hill. Doing a little research on the net I find there are lots of choices even for a 33 year old truck. So what are you folks runing for shocks on your trucks? Fell free to post pics of your ride, I like to see the stances...

71-longbed · 08-27-2005, 09:45 PM

im using the cheapest gas monroes i could get ($11 a peice) .. my truck has stock suspension .. id wait to get new shocks till after you lower it

**Already Gone** · 08-27-2005, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 71-longbed

im using the cheapest gas monroes i could get ($11 a peice) .. my truck has stock suspension .. id wait to get new shocks till after you lower it

Monroe has some that I like,I think the Sensa Trac are the Monroes I'd get if I was gettin Monroes... I was going to do the whole suspension thing at once, shocks, lowering kit etc. and oh yea, I put a 1 1/14 front sway bar on already and did that ever make a difference.

Longhorn Man · 08-27-2005, 10:00 PM

Stock 35 year old shocks.

**Stocker** · 08-28-2005, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Stock 35 year old shocks.

I'm not sure that's what he meant, Andy... he just said it was replacement time.

crustysarge · 08-28-2005, 04:38 AM

I am using Monroes and happy for everyday use, I just installed them and a new sway bar and it handles 10x better.

I have a brand new set (2) of Monroe Gas Magnums for the front (P/N 34817) that I will sell for 35 + the ride.

HeavyD · 08-28-2005, 05:39 AM

KYB gas-a-just are great shocks, but are kind of stiff, especially over our Saskatchewan potholed roads. The GR-2 series is supposed to be a softer ride.

**Stocker** · 08-28-2005, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

KYB gas-a-just are great shocks, but are kind of stiff

Ditto that, I have 'em on my truck and our Grand Cherokee.

TruckinDaddy · 08-28-2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Stock 35 year old shocks.

I don't have stock 35 year old shocks anymore, I have stock 37 year old shocks, now!

gonebad2 · 08-27-2005, 10:03 PM

Doetschtech Slammers....They have not bottomed out on my lowered ride yet....Really cheap too..Summit has them for around $40.00 each.

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08-27-2005, 09:45 PM	#2
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	im using the cheapest gas monroes i could get ($11 a peice) .. my truck has stock suspension .. id wait to get new shocks till after you lower it __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

08-28-2005, 05:39 AM	#7
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	KYB gas-a-just are great shocks, but are kind of stiff, especially over our Saskatchewan potholed roads. The GR-2 series is supposed to be a softer ride. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

08-27-2005, 10:03 PM	#10
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Doetschtech Slammers....They have not bottomed out on my lowered ride yet....Really cheap too..Summit has them for around $40.00 each. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

08-27-2005, 10:00 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Stock 35 year old shocks.

08-28-2005, 04:38 AM	#6
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	I am using Monroes and happy for everyday use, I just installed them and a new sway bar and it handles 10x better. I have a brand new set (2) of Monroe Gas Magnums for the front (P/N 34817) that I will sell for 35 + the ride.



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