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hecticblasts · 01-15-2003, 12:31 PM

What's the difference between the rear shocks on a coil spring suspension and a leaf spring one.I've noticed that 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton are advertised together for the coil spring set up but the only ones that I've seen for the leaf springs are for four wheel drive.I have a '72 3/4 ton with leaf spring rear and two wheel drive.The truck has a set of old air shocks on it now and the rear sits lower than the front,I would like to get rid of the air shocks(personal preference)and level the stance.What type of shocks are you guys with leaf springs running,what brand or model?HF

Mike C · 01-15-2003, 09:26 PM

I have ProComp Explorers on my 3/4 ton leaf spring truck. I think I went with the 3000 series?

casey · 01-15-2003, 09:32 PM

Hecticblasts I heard there's only two shock companys Gabriel and monroe, all shocks are made by these two companys, so watch you don't pay to much for some of those cool brand name shocks.

Longhorn Man · 01-15-2003, 10:20 PM

casey...I have a hard time believing that. where di you hear it?

01-15-2003, 12:31 PM	#1
hecticblasts Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Concord,NC Posts: 94	Rear shocks What's the difference between the rear shocks on a coil spring suspension and a leaf spring one.I've noticed that 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton are advertised together for the coil spring set up but the only ones that I've seen for the leaf springs are for four wheel drive.I have a '72 3/4 ton with leaf spring rear and two wheel drive.The truck has a set of old air shocks on it now and the rear sits lower than the front,I would like to get rid of the air shocks(personal preference)and level the stance.What type of shocks are you guys with leaf springs running,what brand or model?HF

01-15-2003, 09:26 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	I have ProComp Explorers on my 3/4 ton leaf spring truck. I think I went with the 3000 series? __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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01-15-2003, 09:32 PM	#3
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Hecticblasts I heard there's only two shock companys Gabriel and monroe, all shocks are made by these two companys, so watch you don't pay to much for some of those cool brand name shocks.

01-15-2003, 10:20 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	casey...I have a hard time believing that. where di you hear it?



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