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dauntless_powered · 05-10-2010, 11:53 AM

This may be a stupid question but I can not find any answers online. I want to get new shocks for my 67' K10 SWB and everywhere I look or even called (bilstien) I get the same answer...no part number available. Truck is stock hieght and I just want something to improve ride and handling better than the old beat ones on there. Any help on what you guys are using and P/N's? Thanks in advance.

Mods I was not sure if this should be here or in suspension...sorry if it is wrong

**Stocker** · 05-10-2010, 01:23 PM

I'm satisfied with KYB Gas-A-Just shocks (which are non-adjustable, in spite of the name) on my '72 K20, also on a Grand Cherokee we used to own. Good quality, better-than-oem ride & control, and reasonably priced. With 2.5" front springs, I'm using the same (rear) shocks front & rear. I'll try to find a p/n for you.

dauntless_powered · 05-10-2010, 04:38 PM

thanks, I have heard about the KYB's, I have always been a Bilstein guy, but I am willing to try new things

**Stocker** · 05-10-2010, 05:19 PM

Finally found it... p/n KG5417.

I've never had Bilsteins (other than stock ones on our Tacoma) but their reputation is top-notch. I don't believe KYBs are in the same league, but they are a good shock for the price.

Back to your application. I looked at a few places online that had listings for 69-72 K-series, but nothing for 67-68. Maybe they are different, and my numbers won't help you at all.

dauntless_powered · 05-10-2010, 06:22 PM

Yeah, that is the problem I am running into...no P/N's for the 67 thanks thouhg, I will have to look into those to see if they fit

05-10-2010, 11:53 AM	#1
dauntless_powered Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: groton, ct Posts: 152	Shock Replacement question This may be a stupid question but I can not find any answers online. I want to get new shocks for my 67' K10 SWB and everywhere I look or even called (bilstien) I get the same answer...no part number available. Truck is stock hieght and I just want something to improve ride and handling better than the old beat ones on there. Any help on what you guys are using and P/N's? Thanks in advance. Mods I was not sure if this should be here or in suspension...sorry if it is wrong __________________ Erik 1967 K10 SWB Big Window - Bone Stock 1955 JEEP CJ5 13K orig miles (Resto waiting patiently in the garage)

05-10-2010, 01:23 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,570	Re: Shock Replacement question I'm satisfied with KYB Gas-A-Just shocks (which are non-adjustable, in spite of the name) on my '72 K20, also on a Grand Cherokee we used to own. Good quality, better-than-oem ride & control, and reasonably priced. With 2.5" front springs, I'm using the same (rear) shocks front & rear. I'll try to find a p/n for you. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-10-2010, 04:38 PM	#3
dauntless_powered Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: groton, ct Posts: 152	Re: Shock Replacement question thanks, I have heard about the KYB's, I have always been a Bilstein guy, but I am willing to try new things __________________ Erik 1967 K10 SWB Big Window - Bone Stock 1955 JEEP CJ5 13K orig miles (Resto waiting patiently in the garage)

05-10-2010, 05:19 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,570	Re: Shock Replacement question Finally found it... p/n KG5417. I've never had Bilsteins (other than stock ones on our Tacoma) but their reputation is top-notch. I don't believe KYBs are in the same league, but they are a good shock for the price. Back to your application. I looked at a few places online that had listings for 69-72 K-series, but nothing for 67-68. Maybe they are different, and my numbers won't help you at all. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-10-2010, 06:22 PM	#5
dauntless_powered Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: groton, ct Posts: 152	Re: Shock Replacement question Yeah, that is the problem I am running into...no P/N's for the 67 thanks thouhg, I will have to look into those to see if they fit __________________ Erik 1967 K10 SWB Big Window - Bone Stock 1955 JEEP CJ5 13K orig miles (Resto waiting patiently in the garage)

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