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AusMarty · 08-04-2010, 10:36 AM

I'm up for some new front shocks for my truck just wondering what you guys are using ?
also in the pic the bottom eye off the old one is slightly bent are they like that new or is it just bent from misalignment ?
The truck has cut springs

68Stepbed · 08-04-2010, 11:27 AM

Im using KYB shocks. I got mine from Federated Auto Parts. I don't know if you have those Down Under, so you might be able to give ECE a call. They carry the same brand.

As far as the bent part, it may have come that way. It's really the rubber cushion that aligns the bolt anyway. It's not a big deal.

**70cst** · 08-04-2010, 12:26 PM

LINK for more info...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3667508

**Stocker** · 08-04-2010, 12:40 PM

I'm using KYB Gas-A-Just shocks (odd name for a non-adjustable unit) -- put them on our old Grand Cherokee as well. Good shock for the money, a bit firmer than OEM and seem to last a long time.

**70cst** · 08-04-2010, 12:53 PM

I also have KYB on my 70C10

Wrenchbender Ret · 08-04-2010, 03:56 PM

For the front of these trucks get the biggest badest shock you can. You will be amazed at how good they handle.

Notrodder · 08-04-2010, 04:28 PM

I ran KYB and found that they were light on compression damping, bottoming out from dips in the road (I'm not one of those guys that brakes for dips and speedbumps). Stuck some Monroe Gas-Magnums in the front and liked them much better.

**Stocker** · 08-04-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Notrodder

I ran KYB and found that they were light on compression damping, bottoming out from dips in the road (I'm not one of those guys that brakes for dips and speedbumps). Stuck some Monroe Gas-Magnums in the front and liked them much better.

I don't doubt your story (and I don't know which KYBs you had), but I'm gonna give the flip side of this...

Before I got my KYBs, I had Monroe Gas Magnums on my K20 -- massive shocks. Seemed pretty good for a while, but they got mushy sooner than I had expected. The KYBs gave much better jounce & rebound control, and I have yet to notice any softness on compression or bottoming.

I remember comparing stuff like rod & piston diameters at the time, but don't recall any specifics. I know I learned there's more to shock absorber effectiveness (and life) than just size or brand.

I'm not trying to promote KYBs, just relating my experiences. I have never owned any top-rated premium shocks so I have no idea how much better they might be.

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**N2TRUX** · 08-04-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

For the front of these trucks get the biggest badest shock you can. You will be amazed at how good they handle.

I agree, especially on the front. I just bought a set of the Ride Tech billet shocks. Pricey, but what isn't on these trucks.

**70cst** · 08-04-2010, 11:19 PM

Interesting info...

Sinister · 08-05-2010, 10:37 AM

KYB Gas-A-Justs here. Kind of firm, but my truck is a C-20.

08-04-2010, 10:36 AM	#1
AusMarty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 215	Shock absorbers I'm up for some new front shocks for my truck just wondering what you guys are using ? also in the pic the bottom eye off the old one is slightly bent are they like that new or is it just bent from misalignment ? The truck has cut springs Attached Images

08-04-2010, 11:27 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Shock absorbers Im using KYB shocks. I got mine from Federated Auto Parts. I don't know if you have those Down Under, so you might be able to give ECE a call. They carry the same brand. As far as the bent part, it may have come that way. It's really the rubber cushion that aligns the bolt anyway. It's not a big deal. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

08-04-2010, 12:26 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Shock absorbers LINK for more info...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3667508 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-04-2010, 12:40 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,593	Re: Shock absorbers I'm using KYB Gas-A-Just shocks (odd name for a non-adjustable unit) -- put them on our old Grand Cherokee as well. Good shock for the money, a bit firmer than OEM and seem to last a long time. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-04-2010, 12:53 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Shock absorbers I also have KYB on my 70C10 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-04-2010, 03:56 PM	#6
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,208	Re: Shock absorbers For the front of these trucks get the biggest badest shock you can. You will be amazed at how good they handle.

08-04-2010, 04:28 PM	#7
Notrodder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lompoc, CA Posts: 104	Re: Shock absorbers I ran KYB and found that they were light on compression damping, bottoming out from dips in the road (I'm not one of those guys that brakes for dips and speedbumps). Stuck some Monroe Gas-Magnums in the front and liked them much better.

08-04-2010, 11:19 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Shock absorbers Interesting info... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-05-2010, 10:37 AM	#11
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Shock absorbers KYB Gas-A-Justs here. Kind of firm, but my truck is a C-20. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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