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Old 09-04-2015, 12:03 AM   #1
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time for shocks on my c-10

what kind of shocks are you fellas running and wheres the cheapest place to get them ? I went to oriellys and lked to had a heart attack. it was like 300.00 + tax for 4 monroes. theres gotta be a better outlet. my truck is a bone stock 1970 c-10 with a 6cyl.
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Old 09-04-2015, 12:53 AM   #2
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

1st off, love the John 3:16 verse, check out CPP. I got all four and i needed drop shocks delivered to the door for 160.00
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Old 09-04-2015, 06:58 AM   #3
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

Monroe gas shocks here...
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Old 09-04-2015, 09:15 AM   #4
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

I for the info.
I'm looking for the same information.
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Old 09-04-2015, 09:21 AM   #5
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

Rockauto.com is less than half that price. I've bought a lot of stuff from them.
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Old 09-04-2015, 09:21 AM   #6
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

I ordered mine through Advance Auto Parts and they were less than $150. They also have 20% off this weekend.
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Old 09-04-2015, 09:22 AM   #7
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

Had these on my last truck and they were great.

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Old 09-04-2015, 09:42 AM   #8
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

O'Reiley's was having a sale on shocks per an E mail I got early this week.
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Old 09-04-2015, 11:48 AM   #9
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

I purchased Monroe Magnums from www.rockauto.com at a killer price, check them out I think you will be very happy.
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Old 09-04-2015, 12:45 PM   #10
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

thanks fellas, my 70 is 2wd and I think the cheaper moroes might be the ticket. I don't haul anthing but grocers in this truck so no need for them hi-dollar H/D shocks.
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Old 09-04-2015, 01:10 PM   #11
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I got the Magnums for mine specifically for a stiffer ride, I wasn't suggesting you get a HD shock, I am suggesting you shop there because of their great prices.
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Old 09-04-2015, 02:54 PM   #12
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Can you use the Monroe shocks being lowered 4/6 inches?
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Old 09-04-2015, 03:13 PM   #13
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Can you use the Monroe shocks being lowered 4/6 inches?
On my son's truck that is lowered 4/6 (front is 1.5" spring and 2.5" spindle) we are running stock length front shocks on the rear and for the front we measured the factory mounting locations and the amount of travel and found a shock that fit. I think we ended up with rear shocks for a 1976 Corvette of all things. Going this route will not get you the correct valving for the intended use of the truck but for a kid on a budget it gets the job done. I found a pair of KYB GR2s for the rear on RockAuto on clearance for $36 shipped and the ones on the front from the local O'Reilly's for $44 out the door so $80 total for new shocks.

With the front being a combo of spring and spindle drop the shock is only 1.5" shorter than a stock one.


If interested I will dig through the folder of receipts at home for a part number on the front shock.
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Old 09-04-2015, 04:28 PM   #14
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

Big thanks for the rockauto.com tip. Just ordered 4 momroes for 80.91 "delivered. Oriellys wanted 109.41 my cost for the same 4 shocks. Now gotta do some brake work so back to rockauto for them parts too.............
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Big thanks for the rockauto.com tip. Just ordered 4 momroes for 80.91 "delivered. Oriellys wanted 109.41 my cost for the same 4 shocks. Now gotta do some brake work so back to rockauto for them parts too.............
You bet, I'm glad I could help you save some money.
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Old 09-04-2015, 05:44 PM   #16
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rockauto even has the "old" brand of parts not the stuff these modern auto parts chains sells. gonna do a 100% referb on my front n rear "drum" brakes. I haven't worked on front drums brakes in 40 yrs lol
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Old 09-04-2015, 06:47 PM   #17
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Re: time for shocks on my c-10

Bob i remember paying about $9 each for Monroes back in the day. The most recent purchase was Monroe sensatracs for my 06 gmc at about $40+ each. And these are on the lower end of the price range.
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Old 09-04-2015, 08:19 PM   #18
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yea boog I remember too. recon were about the same age !
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1st off, love the John 3:16 verse, check out CPP. I got all four and i needed drop shocks delivered to the door for 160.00
I was lookin at the cpp shocks for lowered also. do you like them ?
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Old 09-04-2015, 08:59 PM   #20
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on my 72 with 4-6 drop best I can remember I used early Camaro shocks
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