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**bautino95** · 08-22-2018, 02:29 PM

hey. whats the deal with the rear shocks on my truck? every pic i see of our trucks the rear shocks dont have springs on them. im thinking about doing a 2/4 drop with coil springs and thought nows the time to change the shocks too. thanks

rpmerf · 08-22-2018, 03:13 PM

Saw these on rock auto. Spring assist shocks. AC Delco and Monroe make them.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+absorber,7556

**Stocker** · 08-22-2018, 03:13 PM

I haven't seen those in decades. They used to be, in theory, a poor man's overload system. Help your truck (or car!) carry more weight, or compensate for worn out sagging springs. Toss 'em with no regrets.....

EDIT: just saw the above post. I had no idea they were still made. Ones I was thinking of were aftermarket add-ons to go on regular shocks.

**kwmech** · 08-22-2018, 04:46 PM

Problem with those, is the shock mounts were not designed to support vehicle weight. Add a leaf or put some air bags on

OregonNed · 08-22-2018, 05:32 PM

Mine had them when I replaced them (with non-coil shocks)..

GASoline71 · 08-22-2018, 07:45 PM

My 1972 GMC C15 had them when I bought it. My truck was a leaf sprung truck at the time. I removed them and just used some Monroe shocks from the parts store.

Gary

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bautino95 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: vallejo, ca Posts: 160	springs on rear shocks? hey. whats the deal with the rear shocks on my truck? every pic i see of our trucks the rear shocks dont have springs on them. im thinking about doing a 2/4 drop with coil springs and thought nows the time to change the shocks too. thanks Attached Images

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rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: springs on rear shocks? Saw these on rock auto. Spring assist shocks. AC Delco and Monroe make them. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+absorber,7556 __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

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Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,727	Re: springs on rear shocks? I haven't seen those in decades. They used to be, in theory, a poor man's overload system. Help your truck (or car!) carry more weight, or compensate for worn out sagging springs. Toss 'em with no regrets..... EDIT: just saw the above post. I had no idea they were still made. Ones I was thinking of were aftermarket add-ons to go on regular shocks. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-22-2018, 04:46 PM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,649	Re: springs on rear shocks? Problem with those, is the shock mounts were not designed to support vehicle weight. Add a leaf or put some air bags on

08-22-2018, 05:32 PM	#5
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: springs on rear shocks? Mine had them when I replaced them (with non-coil shocks).. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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