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**kna4977** · 11-16-2024, 05:59 PM

What color and brand were the original shocks and what did they look like on a 1/2 ton 4x4?

toms68cst · 11-16-2024, 07:05 PM

What year? My 68 truck had spiral shocks on it, probably from the factory. I have some NOS shocks. They are grey.

**kna4977** · 11-16-2024, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toms68cst

What year? My 68 truck had spiral shocks on it, probably from the factory. I have some NOS shocks. They are grey.

72 4x4. I could see 2wd having the gray spiral shocks like a lot of the GM muscle cars of the day but not sure on anything 4x4.

chewychevy67 · 11-17-2024, 03:12 AM

I know my 67 2wd half ton has the spiral shocks but does not have the hd shocks. The hd shocks were grey as well but were not spiral. I would think 4x4 would have hd shocks but not sure.

**1970cstblazer** · 11-17-2024, 08:22 AM

Original shocks, regardless of 2WD or 4WD were grey spirals. They were made by Delco.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=812813

Here is a part number listing for '67-'72 4WD inc. Blazer:

FRONT

3197679 - NON H.D.

4949815 - NON H.D.

3192883 - H.D.

REAR

3192412 - '67-'70 NON H.D. (6/71 parts book)

3197670 - '67-'70 NON H.D. (12/79 parts book)

3192897 - '67-'72 H.D.

4949813 - '71-'72 NON H.D.

Here is a 4949813 NOS shock on EBAY:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25420000873...Bk9SR-KgpKDnZA

Here are some late '70's issue H.D. non-spiral 3192883 shocks:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/39408988442...Bk9SR8zG4aDnZA

**kna4977** · 11-17-2024, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Original shocks, regardless of 2WD or 4WD were grey spirals. They were made by Delco.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=812813

Here is a part number listing for '67-'72 4WD inc. Blazer:

FRONT

3197679 - NON H.D.

4949815 - NON H.D.

3192883 - H.D.

REAR

3192412 - '67-'70 NON H.D. (6/71 parts book)

3197670 - '67-'70 NON H.D. (12/79 parts book)

3192897 - '67-'72 H.D.

4949813 - '71-'72 NON H.D.

Here is a 4949813 NOS shock on EBAY:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25420000873...Bk9SR-KgpKDnZA

Here are some late '70's issue H.D. non-spiral 3192883 shocks:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/39408988442...Bk9SR8zG4aDnZA

Interesting. What or how much difference did the HD shock make over the standard one?

**1970cstblazer** · 11-17-2024, 09:54 PM

I'm sure for a pampered garage kept collector vehicle, the base shocks will suffice. If your SPID calls out the HD shock option, I would look for those. It won't be easy to make a complete set. Some guys use the Delco Pleasurizers, which were a factory replacement shock. Seems to be more of them out there.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 11-18-2024, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

I'm sure for a pampered garage kept collector vehicle, the base shocks will suffice. If your SPID calls out the HD shock option, I would look for those. It won't be easy to make a complete set. Some guys use the Delco Pleasurizers, which were a factory replacement shock. Seems to be more of them out there.

You may want to be cautions doing a web search for "Pleasurizers"
Who knows where that might lead

**1970cstblazer** · 11-18-2024, 08:16 AM

True-another indicator that society is on a downward spiral (pardon the pun)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/33567909254....c101465.m3507

**kna4977** · 11-21-2024, 11:57 PM

Pleasurizer shocks appear gold. The others look black not gray.

11-16-2024, 05:59 PM	#1
kna4977 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 481	Original Shocks? What color and brand were the original shocks and what did they look like on a 1/2 ton 4x4?

11-16-2024, 07:05 PM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Re: Original Shocks? What year? My 68 truck had spiral shocks on it, probably from the factory. I have some NOS shocks. They are grey. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-17-2024, 03:12 AM	#4
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,550	Re: Original Shocks? I know my 67 2wd half ton has the spiral shocks but does not have the hd shocks. The hd shocks were grey as well but were not spiral. I would think 4x4 would have hd shocks but not sure.

11-17-2024, 08:22 AM	#5
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Original Shocks? Original shocks, regardless of 2WD or 4WD were grey spirals. They were made by Delco. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=812813 Here is a part number listing for '67-'72 4WD inc. Blazer: FRONT 3197679 - NON H.D. 4949815 - NON H.D. 3192883 - H.D. REAR 3192412 - '67-'70 NON H.D. (6/71 parts book) 3197670 - '67-'70 NON H.D. (12/79 parts book) 3192897 - '67-'72 H.D. 4949813 - '71-'72 NON H.D. Here is a 4949813 NOS shock on EBAY: https://www.ebay.com/itm/25420000873...Bk9SR-KgpKDnZA Here are some late '70's issue H.D. non-spiral 3192883 shocks: https://www.ebay.com/itm/39408988442...Bk9SR8zG4aDnZA __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-17-2024, 09:54 PM	#7
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Original Shocks? I'm sure for a pampered garage kept collector vehicle, the base shocks will suffice. If your SPID calls out the HD shock option, I would look for those. It won't be easy to make a complete set. Some guys use the Delco Pleasurizers, which were a factory replacement shock. Seems to be more of them out there. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-18-2024, 08:16 AM	#9
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Original Shocks? True-another indicator that society is on a downward spiral (pardon the pun) https://www.ebay.com/itm/33567909254....c101465.m3507 __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-21-2024, 11:57 PM	#10
kna4977 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 481	Re: Original Shocks? Pleasurizer shocks appear gold. The others look black not gray.



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