Which shock absorbers you running? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

desert-rat · 07-08-2023, 04:04 AM

Looking for new replacements for my '72 C10 stock hight. Something kinda sporty, smooth, reduces body roll, and quick at adapting to road changes.

**72ironmike** · 07-08-2023, 06:47 AM

I've been using Monroe Gas Magnums

WHYBYNU · 07-08-2023, 08:08 AM

I installed Street Performance OEM shocks 2 years ago and they have performed great. As far as stopping body roll install a front anti sway bar, best bang for the buck when it comes to improving your trucks handling.

**HO455** · 07-08-2023, 09:07 AM

I'm running Bilstein 24-192941's now which are a nice improvement over the Rancho 5120's I was running. My Burban is lowered some so the part number may not be exactly correct for you.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-08-2023, 12:35 PM

I got so tired of trying to find a shock that gave the ride I wanted. I went with QA1 coil overs
18 setting I can change in a matter of minutes. Finally have a Great ride.
Yes it was a bit pricey but in my opinion Well Worth It

v30crewcab · 07-08-2023, 06:21 PM

belltech in the front, bilstein in the rear.

ghackett1 · 07-08-2023, 06:32 PM

Monroe magnums.

**Sheepdip** · 07-08-2023, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ghackett1

Monroe magnums.

............................Ditto....................................

indymachinist · 07-08-2023, 09:20 PM

The cheap blue Monroe Monro-Matics. They were on the truck when I bought it. They ride surprisingly soft with the Hotchkis springs. I will eventually step up to a better quality unit but I am satisfied for now.

sloGMC · 07-09-2023, 06:52 PM

KYB MonoMax. 565032 front, 565037 rear.

I bought them because they were the biggest diameter shocks I could find, or the closest size to the ones.

I guess I like them but it's not like I'm going racing or anything.

schovil69 · 07-11-2023, 01:47 PM

Front: KYB KG5409
Rear: KYB KG5416

**Already Gone** · 07-11-2023, 05:57 PM

Put Monroe OE Spectrums ( #37049 for Front and #37040 for the rear ) on my 72 C10 a few years and quite happy with them. I recently lowered my truck and went to a 17 x 8 rim and was thinking maybe should get a different more sporty shock for the truck but my research convinced e the OE Spectrums are a good and are doing the job on my truck.

07-08-2023, 04:04 AM	#1
desert-rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 372	Which shock absorbers you running? Looking for new replacements for my '72 C10 stock hight. Something kinda sporty, smooth, reduces body roll, and quick at adapting to road changes.

07-08-2023, 06:47 AM	#2
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,056	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? I've been using Monroe Gas Magnums

07-08-2023, 09:07 AM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? I'm running Bilstein 24-192941's now which are a nice improvement over the Rancho 5120's I was running. My Burban is lowered some so the part number may not be exactly correct for you. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

07-08-2023, 12:35 PM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? I got so tired of trying to find a shock that gave the ride I wanted. I went with QA1 coil overs 18 setting I can change in a matter of minutes. Finally have a Great ride. Yes it was a bit pricey but in my opinion Well Worth It __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-08-2023, 06:21 PM	#6
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 982	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? belltech in the front, bilstein in the rear. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

07-08-2023, 08:08 AM	#3
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? I installed Street Performance OEM shocks 2 years ago and they have performed great. As far as stopping body roll install a front anti sway bar, best bang for the buck when it comes to improving your trucks handling. __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

07-08-2023, 06:32 PM	#7
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 519	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? Monroe magnums.

07-08-2023, 09:20 PM	#9
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? The cheap blue Monroe Monro-Matics. They were on the truck when I bought it. They ride surprisingly soft with the Hotchkis springs. I will eventually step up to a better quality unit but I am satisfied for now. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

07-09-2023, 06:52 PM	#10
sloGMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 126	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? KYB MonoMax. 565032 front, 565037 rear. I bought them because they were the biggest diameter shocks I could find, or the closest size to the ones. I guess I like them but it's not like I'm going racing or anything. __________________ 1971 Pontiac Firebird 1971 GMC C2500

07-11-2023, 01:47 PM	#11
schovil69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 117	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? Front: KYB KG5409 Rear: KYB KG5416

07-11-2023, 05:57 PM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Which shock absorbers you running? Put Monroe OE Spectrums ( #37049 for Front and #37040 for the rear ) on my 72 C10 a few years and quite happy with them. I recently lowered my truck and went to a 17 x 8 rim and was thinking maybe should get a different more sporty shock for the truck but my research convinced e the OE Spectrums are a good and are doing the job on my truck. __________________ 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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