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1971short4X4 · 07-15-2002, 07:38 PM

Hi,
I have a shortbed K10 1971 4x4 that I need to buy shocks for. I was going to buy bilsteins for it, but found out today that they only make shocks for the front of my of a 1969-72 k10.

What shocks are you guys running. what kind do you recommend. (i am looking for the smoothest ride possible on road) My truck spends 95% of it's time on the pavement.

Thanks

Tom

lux hauler · 07-15-2002, 07:41 PM

If you look towards the top of the page, you will see that the board now has a 4x4 section (next to "general discussion"). If you post this there, you might get a faster response......but I'm sure someone can help you here too.....

Here's the link to the 4x4 board............
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...?s=&forumid=30

Alexis · 07-15-2002, 07:51 PM

rancho 9000, i think those are great shock since you can change the pressure in them by turning a little knob. that would be my choice, for a regular shock, man bilsteins are great. they are made right but somtime come with the bushing but those shock are tough

Blue_71 · 07-15-2002, 10:17 PM

right now i dont have any shocks on my K20, but it has rancho, 5000 i think, on the front

**Yukon Jack** · 07-15-2002, 10:40 PM

I haven't used them but the adjustability of the Rancho RS9000's ought to be great. A couple guys on the board use them so I'm sure they will chime in. These will be my next shocks.

6869704X4 · 07-15-2002, 11:28 PM

Before I lifted mine I bought some regular monroe gas shocks for $80 back in 92. It rode as well as could be expected for a 4x4 I think.

**chevy71super** · 07-16-2002, 12:39 AM

I have the Rancho 5000's on a stock suspension. Ride is firm, which I like. Next time I will go with the 9000's or something similar. That way you can set the ride to where you want it. (I would set the shocks stiffer in the front where the weight is.)

Pont · 07-16-2002, 12:53 AM

I'm running the Rancho RS9000's and I'm very happy with them. The truck rides better than stock with an 8" suspension lift and these shocks. 5 adjustment settings. 1 being the softest and 5 being the firmest. I run the fronts at 3 and the rears at 2.

Mudder · 07-16-2002, 03:15 AM

I've been running the 9000's for 7 years after running the 5000's for a long time. Nice to have the ability to adjust the ride and u can feel a difference in the adjustments.

07-15-2002, 07:38 PM	#1
1971short4X4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Posts: 377	question for 4x4 owners Hi, I have a shortbed K10 1971 4x4 that I need to buy shocks for. I was going to buy bilsteins for it, but found out today that they only make shocks for the front of my of a 1969-72 k10. What shocks are you guys running. what kind do you recommend. (i am looking for the smoothest ride possible on road) My truck spends 95% of it's time on the pavement. Thanks Tom

07-15-2002, 07:41 PM	#2
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	If you look towards the top of the page, you will see that the board now has a 4x4 section (next to "general discussion"). If you post this there, you might get a faster response......but I'm sure someone can help you here too..... Here's the link to the 4x4 board............ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...?s=&forumid=30 __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian). Last edited by lux hauler; 07-15-2002 at 07:45 PM.

07-15-2002, 10:40 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I haven't used them but the adjustability of the Rancho RS9000's ought to be great. A couple guys on the board use them so I'm sure they will chime in. These will be my next shocks. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-15-2002, 11:28 PM	#6
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Before I lifted mine I bought some regular monroe gas shocks for $80 back in 92. It rode as well as could be expected for a 4x4 I think. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-16-2002, 12:53 AM	#8
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I'm running the Rancho RS9000's and I'm very happy with them. The truck rides better than stock with an 8" suspension lift and these shocks. 5 adjustment settings. 1 being the softest and 5 being the firmest. I run the fronts at 3 and the rears at 2. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

07-15-2002, 07:51 PM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	rancho 9000, i think those are great shock since you can change the pressure in them by turning a little knob. that would be my choice, for a regular shock, man bilsteins are great. they are made right but somtime come with the bushing but those shock are tough

07-16-2002, 12:39 AM	#7
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	I have the Rancho 5000's on a stock suspension. Ride is firm, which I like. Next time I will go with the 9000's or something similar. That way you can set the ride to where you want it. (I would set the shocks stiffer in the front where the weight is.)

07-16-2002, 03:15 AM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Rancho 9000's I've been running the 9000's for 7 years after running the 5000's for a long time. Nice to have the ability to adjust the ride and u can feel a difference in the adjustments.

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