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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-06-2015, 12:43 AM

71 Chevy Deluxe, short/fleet, 1/2 ton, 2WD. Rear drums, front disc. ...Trying to stick to original as much as possible. What/where do you recommend for:

1. Brake lines and junctions. I'll restore what I've got, but a few items need to be replaced.

2. Emergency brake linkage. I'll restore what I've got, but a few items need to be replaced.

3. Shocks (so far no plans to lower).

Thank you for any suggestions.

**Already Gone** · 07-06-2015, 07:37 AM

I would go with Monroe Sensa-Trac Shocks. They are a good quality shock and not that expensive. I put a set on my last truck and was quite satisfied with the ride and handling. Another suggestion is if there isn't one on your truck add a front sway bar.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-06-2015, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

I would go with Monroe Sensa-Trac Shocks. They are a good quality shock and not that expensive. I put a set on my last truck and was quite satisfied with the ride and handling. Another suggestion is if there isn't one on your truck add a front sway bar.

Thank you. It does have a sway bar. Apparently that's post-production?

07-06-2015, 12:43 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,329	Recommend brake lines and shocks for 71 Chevy? *71 Chevy Deluxe, short/fleet, 1/2 ton, 2WD. Rear drums, front disc.* ...Trying to stick to original as much as possible. What/where do you recommend for: 1. Brake lines and junctions. I'll restore what I've got, but a few items need to be replaced. 2. Emergency brake linkage. I'll restore what I've got, but a few items need to be replaced. 3. Shocks (so far no plans to lower). Thank you for any suggestions. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-06-2015, 07:37 AM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: Recommend brake lines and shocks for 71 Chevy? I would go with Monroe Sensa-Trac Shocks. They are a good quality shock and not that expensive. I put a set on my last truck and was quite satisfied with the ride and handling. Another suggestion is if there isn't one on your truck add a front sway bar. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

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