1970 factory/dealer air shocks? code? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sooner1970_K10 · 02-28-2005, 08:54 PM

I have air shocks on the rear of my truck and just assumed they were aftermarket. However I just read that in 1970 you could get air shocks as an option? If so does anyone know how I could tell if mine are factory/dealer installed or what the options code would be? Thanks

jamesi20 · 02-28-2005, 09:19 PM

I looked in the "red book" and didn't see a listing for air shocks for what it's worth.

Harold Shepard · 02-28-2005, 10:42 PM

They were available, but I have only seen one truck with them- CST 396 buckets and th400 with A.I.R. Can't help you with the RPO because the truck is gone now. The valve was located on the driver's side much like the switch for dual tanks mounted in the floor.

Rod · 02-28-2005, 10:44 PM

There was some option on these trucks that involved air and the rear suspension..cant quite remember it right now..but I had this option sticker noted ...option G66 Superlift rear shock. I did see a 67 myself that had a rear suspension with air but I am thinking it was air bags in the coils, maybe a different option number. Anyway, heres what I got for now.

GMC Jim · 03-01-2005, 06:19 AM

My 'Owners Manual" for 1971 GMC lists air shocks as an option ( on back pages)

Longhorn Man · 03-01-2005, 07:19 AM

That red book is missing about 45% of the options and even more info...that's why i sold mine.

02-28-2005, 08:54 PM	#1
Sooner1970_K10 1970 K10, 350, 4spd! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 128	1970 factory/dealer air shocks? code? I have air shocks on the rear of my truck and just assumed they were aftermarket. However I just read that in 1970 you could get air shocks as an option? If so does anyone know how I could tell if mine are factory/dealer installed or what the options code would be? Thanks

02-28-2005, 10:44 PM	#4
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	There was some option on these trucks that involved air and the rear suspension..cant quite remember it right now..but I had this option sticker noted ...option G66 Superlift rear shock. I did see a 67 myself that had a rear suspension with air but I am thinking it was air bags in the coils, maybe a different option number. Anyway, heres what I got for now. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-01-2005, 06:19 AM	#5
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	My 'Owners Manual" for 1971 GMC lists air shocks as an option ( on back pages) __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

02-28-2005, 09:19 PM	#2
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 494	I looked in the "red book" and didn't see a listing for air shocks for what it's worth.

02-28-2005, 10:42 PM	#3
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	They were available, but I have only seen one truck with them- CST 396 buckets and th400 with A.I.R. Can't help you with the RPO because the truck is gone now. The valve was located on the driver's side much like the switch for dual tanks mounted in the floor.

03-01-2005, 07:19 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That red book is missing about 45% of the options and even more info...that's why i sold mine.



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