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Old 07-08-2023, 04:04 AM   #1
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Which shock absorbers you running?

Looking for new replacements for my '72 C10 stock hight. Something kinda sporty, smooth, reduces body roll, and quick at adapting to road changes.
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Old 07-08-2023, 06:47 AM   #2
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

I've been using Monroe Gas Magnums
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Old 07-08-2023, 08:08 AM   #3
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

I installed Street Performance OEM shocks 2 years ago and they have performed great. As far as stopping body roll install a front anti sway bar, best bang for the buck when it comes to improving your trucks handling.
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Old 07-08-2023, 09:07 AM   #4
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

I'm running Bilstein 24-192941's now which are a nice improvement over the Rancho 5120's I was running. My Burban is lowered some so the part number may not be exactly correct for you.
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Old 07-08-2023, 12:35 PM   #5
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

I got so tired of trying to find a shock that gave the ride I wanted. I went with QA1 coil overs
18 setting I can change in a matter of minutes. Finally have a Great ride.
Yes it was a bit pricey but in my opinion Well Worth It
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Old 07-08-2023, 06:21 PM   #6
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

belltech in the front, bilstein in the rear.
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Old 07-08-2023, 06:32 PM   #7
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

Monroe magnums.
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Old 07-08-2023, 07:16 PM   #8
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

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Old 07-08-2023, 09:20 PM   #9
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

The cheap blue Monroe Monro-Matics. They were on the truck when I bought it. They ride surprisingly soft with the Hotchkis springs. I will eventually step up to a better quality unit but I am satisfied for now.
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Old 07-09-2023, 06:52 PM   #10
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

KYB MonoMax. 565032 front, 565037 rear.

I bought them because they were the biggest diameter shocks I could find, or the closest size to the ones.

I guess I like them but it's not like I'm going racing or anything.
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Old 07-11-2023, 01:47 PM   #11
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

Front: KYB KG5409
Rear: KYB KG5416
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Old 07-11-2023, 05:57 PM   #12
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Re: Which shock absorbers you running?

Put Monroe OE Spectrums ( #37049 for Front and #37040 for the rear ) on my 72 C10 a few years and quite happy with them. I recently lowered my truck and went to a 17 x 8 rim and was thinking maybe should get a different more sporty shock for the truck but my research convinced e the OE Spectrums are a good and are doing the job on my truck.
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