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10-12-2011, 12:58 AM
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Shock reccomendations?
Need (want) new shocks for my 71 Cheyenne 10 2wd long-bed 350 4-speed. 80k original on the clock, gotta assume the shocks are original, as they look it . Not leaking, truck handles fine. Just looking to get a little "better" handling and feel. I drive mountain roads, twists and curves abound. I'd like to make her feel more "planted" without lowering, as she's a work-horse most times.
Ideas/experiences, anyone? |
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10-12-2011, 01:28 AM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
kyb gas adjust http://www.kyb.com/products/shocks/gasajust.php
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10-12-2011, 01:45 AM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
Yeah, I have always liked KYB's. Part numbers to look for? Their website doesn't give applications.....
Unless I'm missing something. |
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10-12-2011, 08:52 AM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
Another easy add on if you don't have it is a sway bar.Should be able to get a bar off of any 67-86 truck.Get all the brackets.Usually only run the front one since the rear is usually lower in CG.
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10-12-2011, 01:14 PM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
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10-12-2011, 03:35 PM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
Just put some Monroe Sensatracs on,I am satisfied.They were suggested by a buddy that owns a Tire shop.
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10-12-2011, 03:43 PM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
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10-12-2011, 05:58 PM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
Check with Bilstein shocks for your truck.
I just put them on all four corners of the 1970 K10, and it is a night and day difference from the Rancho style shocks it had on before. Bilsteins are nitrogen charged, compared to the emulsion shock. They are expensive, but money well spent in my book.
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10-12-2011, 09:42 PM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
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10-12-2011, 10:53 PM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
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10-13-2011, 06:21 PM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
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I'm happy with em...I wanted Rancho's, but they were too much $$$
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10-13-2011, 07:29 PM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
I got Monroe Reflex on the truck last year after the Monroe Gas-Matics lasted 10 years of commuting to work. The Reflex ride real nice.
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10-13-2011, 08:01 PM
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Re: Shock reccomendations?
^ Very good to hear
 Reflex's I think are more for working trucks. Sensatrac's more for passenger cars and Rancho's for 4 wheeling. That's not to say you cannot put whichever ones on you'd like.
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