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mainermikeyd · 10-10-2009, 06:58 AM

Has anyone done a install on dual rear shocks on a 73-87?? Looking at getting the brackets from skyjacker but wanted some pics first, an knowledge of how it rides??

**special-K** · 10-10-2009, 07:53 AM

I bought the brackets and never installed them.So,the only advise I can offer is don`t do what I did.

duallyjams · 10-10-2009, 12:20 PM

I had dual rear shocks on a 84 back in 84 no pics but it made it ride better but with shock tech now days you really don't need dual shocks unless you are going for looks.

cobinder · 10-10-2009, 12:32 PM

If you do dual shocks get shocks that are valved for duals. Bilstein makes some I know. Otherwise unless your haulin weight all the time, it will ride poorly.

I like the dual look but not the ride. I bought the Bilsteins but haven't driven it yet, and it might be awhile before I get to.

PS. I think the skyjacker bracket is kinda cheesy. I got a pair, then decided to weld some premade mounts on and ebayed the skyjackers.

msgross · 10-10-2009, 01:14 PM

why go duals?

LONGHAIR · 10-10-2009, 04:53 PM

It's purely an off-road racing thing, not necessary on the street of for the typical trail riding/rock crawling. As has been said, it will make the ride worse unless you get shocks that are either adjustable enough to compensate or are or valed to be run as duals.

I have seen as much as triples on the rear and duals on the front...on the street. All show.

**special-K** · 10-11-2009, 06:06 AM

It`s mostly common,when multiple shocks were more used,to see multiples on the front to even out the dampening since the motor/trans/cab all bear on the front more than rear.I like the idea of mounting both shocks forward,like on re-73s as well as current trucks.There are better ways to control wheel hop.

10-10-2009, 06:58 AM	#1
mainermikeyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Limington, ME Posts: 290	dual rear shocks Has anyone done a install on dual rear shocks on a 73-87?? Looking at getting the brackets from skyjacker but wanted some pics first, an knowledge of how it rides?? __________________ Once a Marine Always a Marine OOH-RAH GM Fanatic 1982 K20 4" Rancho lift 350cid, edelbrock performer intake 1405 carb, hedman headers, TH350, " Wheres the MUD!!!!!!!!!!" 1986 c30 camper special 454, th400 (for sale) 1984 K10 Big Ten (project) needs motor 1984 C10 355, 700r4, (project) needs shortbox bed

10-10-2009, 07:53 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: dual rear shocks I bought the brackets and never installed them.So,the only advise I can offer is don`t do what I did. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-10-2009, 12:20 PM	#3
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: dual rear shocks I had dual rear shocks on a 84 back in 84 no pics but it made it ride better but with shock tech now days you really don't need dual shocks unless you are going for looks. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

10-10-2009, 12:32 PM	#4
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Re: dual rear shocks If you do dual shocks get shocks that are valved for duals. Bilstein makes some I know. Otherwise unless your haulin weight all the time, it will ride poorly. I like the dual look but not the ride. I bought the Bilsteins but haven't driven it yet, and it might be awhile before I get to. PS. I think the skyjacker bracket is kinda cheesy. I got a pair, then decided to weld some premade mounts on and ebayed the skyjackers. __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome Last edited by cobinder; 10-10-2009 at 06:06 PM.

10-10-2009, 01:14 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: dual rear shocks why go duals? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-11-2009, 06:06 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: dual rear shocks It`s mostly common,when multiple shocks were more used,to see multiples on the front to even out the dampening since the motor/trans/cab all bear on the front more than rear.I like the idea of mounting both shocks forward,like on re-73s as well as current trucks.There are better ways to control wheel hop. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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