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cheyenne10 · 08-19-2003, 08:06 PM

I'm still trying to make up my mind on new shocks and leaf springs for 72 K20 burb. I think I found a source for stock spec leaf springs here in Oregon (thanks member Brad) and now need a quality set of shocks. I talked with a local auto parts guy and he mentioned ones amde by Edelbrock. Does anyone have experience with these or other good brand? As always the look comes into play as I try to "do right" this truck. I'm trying to avoid the white Rancho shock with Red boot look, maybe I'll change my mind!!

pa_snowman · 08-19-2003, 10:46 PM

I don't know about those but i have kyb gas-adjust on my 79 3/4 ton conversion van. they handle great (good enough to insult BMW's on the German autobahn) and reduct the body roll that most vans have. I think they are far better then the Monroe gas magnums that I have on my 67 truck.

71-longbed · 08-20-2003, 04:11 AM

im running 10 dollar monroe gas shocks in the front ...seem to be just fine .... i wanna try out those kyb's im always hearing about ... first i have to take out the air shocks in the back

cdowns · 08-20-2003, 08:38 AM

i have kby's all around and like them , but you really can get good quality gas shocks from a local parts store or j.c.whitney for quite a bit less that do a good job

Izzy · 08-20-2003, 09:55 AM

My buddy got stock length replacement Edelbrocks on his '94 z71 and it rides great. I'd suggest them for any application; stock, lowered or lifted.

**COBALT** · 08-20-2003, 01:17 PM

KYB gas for me too. I'm pretty happy with them. Easy to install as long as you have the right hardware!

cheyenne10 · 08-20-2003, 07:11 PM

Edelbrock says no for application we have. I bet the specs for our shocks could be x-referenced to their shocks and something found. They did not want to deal with it. Summit has them for $100 for 4 with free shipping, sure would like to take advantage of that.

Anyone know where the extended length, compressed length and stroke length are for K20 burb. I know I've seen it somewehere, just can't find it now.

cheyenne10 · 08-22-2003, 05:34 PM

Still looking for good set of name brand shocks and references.

08-19-2003, 08:06 PM	#1
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	shopping shocks I'm still trying to make up my mind on new shocks and leaf springs for 72 K20 burb. I think I found a source for stock spec leaf springs here in Oregon (thanks member Brad) and now need a quality set of shocks. I talked with a local auto parts guy and he mentioned ones amde by Edelbrock. Does anyone have experience with these or other good brand? As always the look comes into play as I try to "do right" this truck. I'm trying to avoid the white Rancho shock with Red boot look, maybe I'll change my mind!! __________________ Bob

08-19-2003, 10:46 PM	#2
pa_snowman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Meyersdale, PA Posts: 144	I don't know about those but i have kyb gas-adjust on my 79 3/4 ton conversion van. they handle great (good enough to insult BMW's on the German autobahn) and reduct the body roll that most vans have. I think they are far better then the Monroe gas magnums that I have on my 67 truck. __________________ jim gallagher

08-20-2003, 04:11 AM	#3
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	im running 10 dollar monroe gas shocks in the front ...seem to be just fine .... i wanna try out those kyb's im always hearing about ... first i have to take out the air shocks in the back __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

08-20-2003, 08:38 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i have kby's all around and like them , but you really can get good quality gas shocks from a local parts store or j.c.whitney for quite a bit less that do a good job __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-20-2003, 01:17 PM	#6
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	KYB gas for me too. I'm pretty happy with them. Easy to install as long as you have the right hardware! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

08-20-2003, 09:55 AM	#5
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	My buddy got stock length replacement Edelbrocks on his '94 z71 and it rides great. I'd suggest them for any application; stock, lowered or lifted.

08-20-2003, 07:11 PM	#7
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Edlebrock Edelbrock says no for application we have. I bet the specs for our shocks could be x-referenced to their shocks and something found. They did not want to deal with it. Summit has them for $100 for 4 with free shipping, sure would like to take advantage of that. Anyone know where the extended length, compressed length and stroke length are for K20 burb. I know I've seen it somewehere, just can't find it now. __________________ Bob

08-22-2003, 05:34 PM	#8
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	TTT Still looking for good set of name brand shocks and references. __________________ Bob



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