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theslawdawg · 10-21-2010, 10:48 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to replace my shocks but I know squat about them. Can anyone assist me in what to look for/purchase. I have a big 72 long bed but I don't do any serious hauling, just cruising. I've looked through the local various auto part stores and they all have different ones. Any suggestions?

oldblue1968chevy · 10-21-2010, 11:01 PM

I got basic of basic shocks from local store, stock height truck?

1969stepside · 10-21-2010, 11:05 PM

i work at autozone and we sell gabrial shocks and i have used them on my s10 xtreme and i was not a big fan of them so for my c-10 i went with monroe senatrac sweet shocks they are a little expensive but worth the money

**Stocker** · 10-21-2010, 11:24 PM

I've had good luck with KYB Gas-A-Just shocks (which are not adjustable, btw). Have also heard good things about Monroe Sensatracs. Whatever you get, don't bother with very cheap shocks, you won't be happy and they won't last long.

ChevLoRay · 10-21-2010, 11:25 PM

Sensatracs are good. NAPA has a Grande that is good, too.

theslawdawg · 10-22-2010, 01:08 AM

Awesome. Thanks for the info.
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theslawdawg · 10-24-2010, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the advice, once again. I bought the Monroe Sensa Tracs and installed them yesterday. The truck rides amazing, now. This was the first time I installed shocks and was amazed at how easy it was.

jackyl9999 · 10-24-2010, 01:31 PM

Glad you like them. I work at the factory where those are made. Yes monroe shocks are made in the U.S.A.

Hard to find that these days.

**Boog** · 10-24-2010, 01:35 PM

I have always bought Monroes. I have sensatracs on my burb and monroematics on my 97. 100,000 miles easy.

BHyatt · 10-24-2010, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackyl9999

Glad you like them. I work at the factory where those are made. Yes monroe shocks are made in the U.S.A.

Hard to find that these days.

That should settle it for everyone on this board then.........

eightbanger · 10-24-2010, 06:19 PM

Cool!! they sell Monroe over here

GMCBubba · 10-24-2010, 10:32 PM

a lot of times you can get the monroes on a buy 3 get one free special if you can wait. yes, i did the sensatracs also. but haven't put any real miles on it yet

10-21-2010, 10:48 PM	#1
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Buying Shocks: Need Advice Hey everyone, I'm looking to replace my shocks but I know squat about them. Can anyone assist me in what to look for/purchase. I have a big 72 long bed but I don't do any serious hauling, just cruising. I've looked through the local various auto part stores and they all have different ones. Any suggestions? __________________ 1972 Chevy C10

10-21-2010, 11:01 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice I got basic of basic shocks from local store, stock height truck? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-21-2010, 11:05 PM	#3
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,191	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice i work at autozone and we sell gabrial shocks and i have used them on my s10 xtreme and i was not a big fan of them so for my c-10 i went with monroe senatrac sweet shocks they are a little expensive but worth the money __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

10-21-2010, 11:24 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,657	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice I've had good luck with KYB Gas-A-Just shocks (which are not adjustable, btw). Have also heard good things about Monroe Sensatracs. Whatever you get, don't bother with very cheap shocks, you won't be happy and they won't last long. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-21-2010, 11:25 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice Sensatracs are good. NAPA has a Grande that is good, too. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-22-2010, 01:08 AM	#6
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice Awesome. Thanks for the info. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Chevy C10

10-24-2010, 11:41 AM	#7
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice Thanks for the advice, once again. I bought the Monroe Sensa Tracs and installed them yesterday. The truck rides amazing, now. This was the first time I installed shocks and was amazed at how easy it was. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10

10-24-2010, 01:31 PM	#8
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice Glad you like them. I work at the factory where those are made. Yes monroe shocks are made in the U.S.A. Hard to find that these days. __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

10-24-2010, 01:35 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,318	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice I have always bought Monroes. I have sensatracs on my burb and monroematics on my 97. 100,000 miles easy. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-24-2010, 06:19 PM	#11
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice Cool!! they sell Monroe over here __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

10-24-2010, 10:32 PM	#12
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	Re: Buying Shocks: Need Advice a lot of times you can get the monroes on a buy 3 get one free special if you can wait. yes, i did the sensatracs also. but haven't put any real miles on it yet __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.



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