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Tkmadone · 10-05-2009, 08:32 PM

So I replaced all my shocks on my '67 C20 with the HD shocks from LMC and I'm really not happy with how soft they are. I go over a speed bump and bounce like crazy. Is there a brand or style that would give more damping or a more 'modern' ride?

Thanks!

clinebarger · 10-05-2009, 08:55 PM

I like Bilsteins, not sure if they make a shock for your truck. gabriel,monroe,KYB are some other brands

pmpski_1 · 10-06-2009, 12:01 AM

I'm just spouting off without knowing a whole lot about suspension for these trucks, but I'm pretty sure the only way you're going to get a modern ride is to get a modern truck or put some major bucks into the suspension. You're talking about a truck (that was built to work) with 1967 technology. It's gonna be bouncy unless you fill up the bed with some weight.

unclewatts · 10-06-2009, 12:18 AM

I use KYB GasAdjust's and I don't get any bounce at all. Been very happy with them.

79gmcc15 · 10-06-2009, 03:39 AM

What about the edelbrock ias shocks? Ive heard good things about them.

Tx Firefighter · 10-06-2009, 07:45 AM

Summit brand sport truck shocks are very nice. They are Doestch Tech units in a generic Summit box. I have run them on several trucks over the years.

cdowns · 10-06-2009, 08:46 AM

go slower over speed bumps and the ride improves

Tkmadone · 10-06-2009, 10:57 AM

I looked for Edelbrock and they didn't have a listing for my truck.

I'll check out Summit and KYB.

Thanks guys!

**70cst** · 10-06-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Summit brand sport truck shocks are very nice. They are Doestch Tech units in a generic Summit box. I have run them on several trucks over the years.

Tx Firefighter ... Makes a very good point. Summit private lables a lot of stuff which means you get the Summitt name but get a name brand part for a lot less.

Tkmadone · 10-06-2009, 11:54 AM

So I looked at Summit and if I put in my info, '67 c20 coil spring, they don't have a shock. Do you happen to have a P/N that will work?

Jim_PA · 10-06-2009, 01:14 PM

I got the Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks all the way around. Rides nice.

**Stocker** · 10-06-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewatts

I use KYB GasAdjust's and I don't get any bounce at all. Been very happy with them.

I've had those on my K20 for years and am also happy with them... put the same ones on our '95 Grand Cherokee when the oem shocks went soft.

Tkmadone · 10-17-2009, 02:17 PM

As an update, I put KYB Monomax on the front and KYB GAs-A-Just on the rear. It has completely transformed the truck! Rides great now! I would very strongly caution against buying the HD shocks from LMC.

10-05-2009, 08:32 PM	#1
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Good 2WD shocks So I replaced all my shocks on my '67 C20 with the HD shocks from LMC and I'm really not happy with how soft they are. I go over a speed bump and bounce like crazy. Is there a brand or style that would give more damping or a more 'modern' ride? Thanks!

10-05-2009, 08:55 PM	#2
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Good 2WD shocks I like Bilsteins, not sure if they make a shock for your truck. gabriel,monroe,KYB are some other brands

10-06-2009, 12:01 AM	#3
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Good 2WD shocks I'm just spouting off without knowing a whole lot about suspension for these trucks, but I'm pretty sure the only way you're going to get a modern ride is to get a modern truck or put some major bucks into the suspension. You're talking about a truck (that was built to work) with 1967 technology. It's gonna be bouncy unless you fill up the bed with some weight. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

10-06-2009, 12:18 AM	#4
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Good 2WD shocks I use KYB GasAdjust's and I don't get any bounce at all. Been very happy with them. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

10-06-2009, 03:39 AM	#5
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Good 2WD shocks What about the edelbrock ias shocks? Ive heard good things about them. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

10-06-2009, 07:45 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Good 2WD shocks Summit brand sport truck shocks are very nice. They are Doestch Tech units in a generic Summit box. I have run them on several trucks over the years. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-06-2009, 08:46 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Good 2WD shocks go slower over speed bumps and the ride improves __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-06-2009, 10:57 AM	#8
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: Good 2WD shocks I looked for Edelbrock and they didn't have a listing for my truck. I'll check out Summit and KYB. Thanks guys!

10-06-2009, 11:54 AM	#10
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: Good 2WD shocks So I looked at Summit and if I put in my info, '67 c20 coil spring, they don't have a shock. Do you happen to have a P/N that will work?

10-06-2009, 01:14 PM	#11
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Good 2WD shocks I got the Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks all the way around. Rides nice.

10-17-2009, 02:17 PM	#13
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: Good 2WD shocks As an update, I put KYB Monomax on the front and KYB GAs-A-Just on the rear. It has completely transformed the truck! Rides great now! I would very strongly caution against buying the HD shocks from LMC.

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