Good shocks for a stock '70 Blazer??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JWPOORE · 08-19-2007, 03:13 AM

What are some suggested top rated shocks for a stock 1970 Blazer that will be mainly on the street. I am looking for the best ride posssible. I was interested in Bilsteins, but I think I only found front shocks on one site and no rear shocks available for my application under their heavy duty series.

What are some of the best shocks available for my application that preferrably is the same brand name for both front and rear. If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations, that would be great. Stock #'s would also be a plus. Thanks for any help on this.

ABLAZN · 08-20-2007, 02:17 AM

I would suggest the Rancho 9000X adjustable shocks. You can dial in the firmness you want and change them for such things as towing. They are noe cheap, but they do have a lifetime warranty with them.

**Steven B** · 08-20-2007, 11:20 AM

I run Rancho's on mine. (5000). Even have blue boots to match the truck.

69TowRig · 08-20-2007, 07:09 PM

I am going to say that for a street-driven rig I would not recommend Rancho shocks at all. Adjustable or not, they were not designed for street use. I have run both 5ks and 9ks on my Nissan Frontier and neither damped road bumps as well as the OEM shocks. Big hits, off-road, no contest, get the Ranchos, I still run 5ks because it is basically a trail rig at this point. When I drive to and from the trails it is pretty evident that very little damping occurs for the small bumps...

For your Blazer I would go with a decent name-brand shock, a Monroe or a Gabriel and be done with it. I have Gabriel Load-Carrier (spring assist) shocks on the rear of mine and they work quite well.

08-19-2007, 03:13 AM	#1
JWPOORE Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 198	Good shocks for a stock '70 Blazer??? What are some suggested top rated shocks for a stock 1970 Blazer that will be mainly on the street. I am looking for the best ride posssible. I was interested in Bilsteins, but I think I only found front shocks on one site and no rear shocks available for my application under their heavy duty series. What are some of the best shocks available for my application that preferrably is the same brand name for both front and rear. If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations, that would be great. Stock #'s would also be a plus. Thanks for any help on this.

08-20-2007, 02:17 AM	#2
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Good shocks for a stock '70 Blazer??? I would suggest the Rancho 9000X adjustable shocks. You can dial in the firmness you want and change them for such things as towing. They are noe cheap, but they do have a lifetime warranty with them. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

08-20-2007, 11:20 AM	#3
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: Good shocks for a stock '70 Blazer??? I run Rancho's on mine. (5000). Even have blue boots to match the truck. __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

08-20-2007, 07:09 PM	#4
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Good shocks for a stock '70 Blazer??? I am going to say that for a street-driven rig I would not recommend Rancho shocks at all. Adjustable or not, they were not designed for street use. I have run both 5ks and 9ks on my Nissan Frontier and neither damped road bumps as well as the OEM shocks. Big hits, off-road, no contest, get the Ranchos, I still run 5ks because it is basically a trail rig at this point. When I drive to and from the trails it is pretty evident that very little damping occurs for the small bumps... For your Blazer I would go with a decent name-brand shock, a Monroe or a Gabriel and be done with it. I have Gabriel Load-Carrier (spring assist) shocks on the rear of mine and they work quite well. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...



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