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zoneracer · 09-10-2010, 12:55 PM

My 73 3,500 camper special has bed shocks and yes they are
OEM my dad was the the organal owner.

do and anyone know were I can get new ones do anyone else have them?

this is what is on them
4975194 Delco products dayton ohio USA Pliacell 165 73

when I enter the part number for a search all found was a Impala form that said there OEM Impala shocks but dont say the year or if front or rear I would think they are front but not sure...

baclay9 · 09-10-2010, 01:05 PM

What are those for???

GmtGmt · 09-10-2010, 01:23 PM

they are for the Slide in campers

OJOE · 09-10-2010, 07:09 PM

oem for the camper

baclay9 · 09-10-2010, 07:23 PM

Never seen them. I have had two slide in campers and I can't figure out why you would need shocks on you bed? I'm just curious...
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irishman999 · 09-10-2010, 09:20 PM

I am so confused, what is moving that needs dampening? This is so interesting.

zoneracer · 09-10-2010, 09:35 PM

its a 1973

3500 camper special and i have a real big camper (1973 Fun Time)

the shocks are no good..

ont_guy_38 · 09-10-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishman999

I am so confused, what is moving that needs dampening? This is so interesting.

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3r!c84 · 09-10-2010, 10:50 PM

what the ....

SF Stepside · 09-10-2010, 11:03 PM

How in the world does that thing help anything

zoneracer · 09-11-2010, 12:09 AM

umm let me see I guess you guys dont have campers or know they are heavy are top heavy they are.

now this is not a problem with a little camper but with a camper like mine that sticks out 5 feet past my 8 foot bed threes a problem.

my friend mess up the cab of his truck when he slam the brake and the camper slam into the cab..

when I was I kid u use to watch the camper bonce on the truck it was fun to ride up top looking out the window.. the wind was the murder on the truck... good thing my dad was a truck driver so he knows how to drive in high winds..

I dont want new aftermarket like the big air tube you put on the cab of the truck. or the air bags you put in the bed...

I did find the over head cab shocks the new one look like the shocks that hold up a car hatch back..

I know you guys seen this I seem them all the time

hears what the OEM shock looks like....

just found this umm.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NEW...item45f14abb58

79gmcc15 · 09-11-2010, 01:08 AM

Cool! Learned something new!
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irishman999 · 09-11-2010, 02:28 AM

Ok i think i got it now, still not completely clear. The trucks frame is flexing or is the camper its self flexing into the cab? When its mounted in the bed thats just to stow the unit while your not using it?

1985-GMC · 09-11-2010, 02:30 AM

I still don't get what the shock is for in the first picture. Is it bolted to both the spots the brackets are touching or do you bolt one side to the camper once its in there?

3r!c84 · 09-11-2010, 12:47 PM

My uncle had a drop in camper like that on his f350 don't don't have one of thos or needs one.. Still don't get it
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Gregs71 · 09-11-2010, 01:41 PM

I thought it mounted to the inside of the bed thru a hole in the front of the bed (that you can't see) and bolts to the back of the cab.

I too, don't get the advantage of the system?

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-11-2010, 02:43 PM

By the looks of it the just stop the frame from flexing up and down in the middle. A lot of those slide in campers come well forward of the windshield so they would exert a lot of force on the frame at the front bed bolts. I would think the shocks would help a good bit on any roads that weren't really smooth, or bridge and RR crossings, etc. Washboard roads would be a prime example of where they would help alot.

Looks like the attatching ends of the shock may screw off. If they do you only have to hunt for a shock that size and screw them back onto the new shock.

irishman999 · 09-11-2010, 03:10 PM

I know frames flex, but i had no idea they could flex enough to need dampening from a cars shock absorber.

80SPORT · 09-12-2010, 01:20 AM

The box to cab shocks were part of the deluxe camper special package;included were 4 mounting holes in box sides to tie camper down and 2 mount plates on front fender to attach front shocks to camper.
RPO Z83 was 423.00 w/o dual rear wheels and included a rear sway bar on 2wd

zoneracer · 09-12-2010, 02:24 AM

yea this truck has lotz I have not seen on any other truck.... my dad got it as a new used demo truck so its was loaded with everything.. 454 400tb.. this thing is a heavy duty hauler. we use to tow a 4X4 behind us fully stock with carp and just fly up mountains. at 5 miles a gal... (I want a 6.6 turbo diesel)

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-12-2010, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishman999

I know frames flex, but i had no idea they could flex enough to need dampening from a cars shock absorber.

If you think about it next time you go driving, look in your outside mirrors at the truck bed and compare it to the cab, in other words aim the mirror so you can see the cabside and bedside where they meet. they move around a lot! especially when the roads anything but smooth. My 3/4 ton seems to move more than my old half ton did. so if its true to form, your trucks heavier than mine so it may move around more than that.

Matt Man · 09-12-2010, 12:19 PM

looks like you need a dually

irishman999 · 09-12-2010, 01:23 PM

Maybe this problem caused by campers is what inspired people to chop their tops a couple inches.

Sillyoldman · 09-12-2010, 01:32 PM

I remember seing those on trucks long time ago. I think they were for turn sway.

09-10-2010, 12:55 PM	#1
zoneracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: cerritos ca Posts: 6	Bed shocks My 73 3,500 camper special has bed shocks and yes they are OEM my dad was the the organal owner. do and anyone know were I can get new ones do anyone else have them? this is what is on them 4975194 Delco products dayton ohio USA Pliacell 165 73 when I enter the part number for a search all found was a Impala form that said there OEM Impala shocks but dont say the year or if front or rear I would think they are front but not sure... Attached Images Last edited by zoneracer; 09-10-2010 at 01:08 PM.

09-10-2010, 01:05 PM	#2
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Bed shocks What are those for???

09-10-2010, 07:09 PM	#4
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Bed shocks oem for the camper __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

09-10-2010, 07:23 PM	#5
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Bed shocks Never seen them. I have had two slide in campers and I can't figure out why you would need shocks on you bed? I'm just curious... Posted via Mobile Device

09-10-2010, 09:20 PM	#6
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: Bed shocks I am so confused, what is moving that needs dampening? This is so interesting.

09-10-2010, 09:35 PM	#7
zoneracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: cerritos ca Posts: 6	Re: Bed shocks its a 1973 3500 camper special and i have a real big camper (1973 Fun Time) the shocks are no good.. Attached Images

09-10-2010, 10:50 PM	#9
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Bed shocks what the .... __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-10-2010, 11:03 PM	#10
SF Stepside OLD GUY NEW HOBBY Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville N.C. Posts: 8	Re: Bed shocks How in the world does that thing help anything

09-11-2010, 12:09 AM	#11
zoneracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: cerritos ca Posts: 6	Re: Bed shocks umm let me see I guess you guys dont have campers or know they are heavy are top heavy they are. now this is not a problem with a little camper but with a camper like mine that sticks out 5 feet past my 8 foot bed threes a problem. my friend mess up the cab of his truck when he slam the brake and the camper slam into the cab.. when I was I kid u use to watch the camper bonce on the truck it was fun to ride up top looking out the window.. the wind was the murder on the truck... good thing my dad was a truck driver so he knows how to drive in high winds.. I dont want new aftermarket like the big air tube you put on the cab of the truck. or the air bags you put in the bed... I did find the over head cab shocks the new one look like the shocks that hold up a car hatch back.. I know you guys seen this I seem them all the time hears what the OEM shock looks like.... just found this umm. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NEW...item45f14abb58 Attached Images Last edited by zoneracer; 09-11-2010 at 12:17 AM.

09-11-2010, 01:08 AM	#12
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Bed shocks Cool! Learned something new! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby Last edited by 79gmcc15; 09-11-2010 at 01:11 AM.

09-11-2010, 02:28 AM	#13
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: Bed shocks Ok i think i got it now, still not completely clear. The trucks frame is flexing or is the camper its self flexing into the cab? When its mounted in the bed thats just to stow the unit while your not using it?

09-11-2010, 02:30 AM	#14
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Bed shocks I still don't get what the shock is for in the first picture. Is it bolted to both the spots the brackets are touching or do you bolt one side to the camper once its in there? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

09-11-2010, 12:47 PM	#15
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Bed shocks My uncle had a drop in camper like that on his f350 don't don't have one of thos or needs one.. Still don't get it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-11-2010, 01:41 PM	#16
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Bed shocks I thought it mounted to the inside of the bed thru a hole in the front of the bed (that you can't see) and bolts to the back of the cab. I too, don't get the advantage of the system? __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

09-11-2010, 02:43 PM	#17
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Bed shocks By the looks of it the just stop the frame from flexing up and down in the middle. A lot of those slide in campers come well forward of the windshield so they would exert a lot of force on the frame at the front bed bolts. I would think the shocks would help a good bit on any roads that weren't really smooth, or bridge and RR crossings, etc. Washboard roads would be a prime example of where they would help alot. Looks like the attatching ends of the shock may screw off. If they do you only have to hunt for a shock that size and screw them back onto the new shock.



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09-11-2010, 03:10 PM	#18
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: Bed shocks I know frames flex, but i had no idea they could flex enough to need dampening from a cars shock absorber.

09-12-2010, 01:20 AM	#19
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Bed shocks The box to cab shocks were part of the deluxe camper special package;included were 4 mounting holes in box sides to tie camper down and 2 mount plates on front fender to attach front shocks to camper. RPO Z83 was 423.00 w/o dual rear wheels and included a rear sway bar on 2wd

09-12-2010, 02:24 AM	#20
zoneracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: cerritos ca Posts: 6	Re: Bed shocks yea this truck has lotz I have not seen on any other truck.... my dad got it as a new used demo truck so its was loaded with everything.. 454 400tb.. this thing is a heavy duty hauler. we use to tow a 4X4 behind us fully stock with carp and just fly up mountains. at 5 miles a gal... (I want a 6.6 turbo diesel)

09-12-2010, 12:19 PM	#22
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09-12-2010, 01:23 PM	#23
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: Bed shocks Maybe this problem caused by campers is what inspired people to chop their tops a couple inches.

09-12-2010, 01:32 PM	#24
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Bed shocks I remember seing those on trucks long time ago. I think they were for turn sway. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

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