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Pyrotechnic · 10-27-2009, 04:18 PM

I put a set of Monroe Gas Magnum shocks on my truck awhile back. It was a huge improvement over the 4 blown out ones that came on it (you could pump them with your hand). The rear seems to be fine, but it seems like the front isn't that well controlled. For example, going over speed bumps I get some bounce after hitting it, similar to how worn out shocks feel but not quite as bad. If I go over larger and more gradual bumps, it feels like the front end has way too much give and travel. Basically it feels like the shocks don't have the right amount of resistance to control the front end.

I do have a heavy half which has 3/4 ton springs if that matters. The part number was the same for 1/2, 3/4, and 1 ton trucks.

What shocks are you using up front ? are you happy with them ?

**old Rusty C10** · 10-27-2009, 05:22 PM

I have the ones from monroe they are blue i think they are standard shocks and are ok if i ever upgrade right im gonna do the KYBs

Pyrotechnic · 10-29-2009, 12:30 PM

bump

Damien · 10-29-2009, 12:45 PM

There are different grades of shocks (generally by price). The cheaper shocks are listed to fit all and as the price goes up, they get more specific. I would think they are GVW and engine specific the same way springs are.

STOCKISH · 10-29-2009, 02:44 PM

For the price KYB is the only way to go in my opinion. I have used them many times, they work awesome and look good to. Go with the KYB's

10-27-2009, 04:18 PM	#1
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Front shocks I put a set of Monroe Gas Magnum shocks on my truck awhile back. It was a huge improvement over the 4 blown out ones that came on it (you could pump them with your hand). The rear seems to be fine, but it seems like the front isn't that well controlled. For example, going over speed bumps I get some bounce after hitting it, similar to how worn out shocks feel but not quite as bad. If I go over larger and more gradual bumps, it feels like the front end has way too much give and travel. Basically it feels like the shocks don't have the right amount of resistance to control the front end. I do have a heavy half which has 3/4 ton springs if that matters. The part number was the same for 1/2, 3/4, and 1 ton trucks. What shocks are you using up front ? are you happy with them ? __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

10-27-2009, 05:22 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Front shocks I have the ones from monroe they are blue i think they are standard shocks and are ok if i ever upgrade right im gonna do the KYBs __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-29-2009, 12:30 PM	#3
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Front shocks bump __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

10-29-2009, 12:45 PM	#4
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Front shocks There are different grades of shocks (generally by price). The cheaper shocks are listed to fit all and as the price goes up, they get more specific. I would think they are GVW and engine specific the same way springs are. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

10-29-2009, 02:44 PM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Front shocks For the price KYB is the only way to go in my opinion. I have used them many times, they work awesome and look good to. Go with the KYB's __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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