Shocks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dave** · 06-11-2011, 04:03 PM

Anyone know what the best touring/towing shocks a person can get for a '85 C20 with a 454, i.e monroe sensa-trac, kyb, etc.?

DetroitDan · 06-11-2011, 04:58 PM

I had KYB Monomax on my last truck, because they were advertised as being the best for heavy engines like a diesel, and for snowplows. I had both and ate up a set of cheap Monroes. I was very happy with the KYBs.
I have Rancho RS 5000s on my 82, mostly because they are what's most available for lifted trucks. no complaints yet. I put Explorer Pro Comp ES 5000s on my 04 Avalanche 1500 last year, didn't like them at all. Too stiff.

**Dave** · 06-11-2011, 11:04 PM

Thanks Dan, that's what I was looking for, some real world experience.

tucsonjwt · 06-12-2011, 05:25 AM

You might research the different type of shocks available. I had some Edelbrock IAS shocks which really improved the truck ride and handling in a 2000 1/2 ton Silverado I owned, but they are very expensive. I have old Monroe shocks on my 83 C20 454 and they have held up well and ride nice. I think any brand name heavy duty shock made for your truck will be satisfactory, but if you want better performance for the truck you will have to pay for it.

fastwillie 696969 · 06-12-2011, 06:24 AM

bilstein shocks

Rifter_Chevy · 06-14-2011, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

bilstein shocks

yeah if you have the cash they are hard to beat.

**Dave** · 06-14-2011, 05:27 PM

I tried to get the Eldys but was informed that these are discontinued. Is there still a source for the Eldys? If so where? How about Bilsteins?

06-11-2011, 04:03 PM	#1
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,380	Shocks Anyone know what the best touring/towing shocks a person can get for a '85 C20 with a 454, i.e monroe sensa-trac, kyb, etc.?

06-11-2011, 04:58 PM	#2
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: Shocks I had KYB Monomax on my last truck, because they were advertised as being the best for heavy engines like a diesel, and for snowplows. I had both and ate up a set of cheap Monroes. I was very happy with the KYBs. I have Rancho RS 5000s on my 82, mostly because they are what's most available for lifted trucks. no complaints yet. I put Explorer Pro Comp ES 5000s on my 04 Avalanche 1500 last year, didn't like them at all. Too stiff. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

06-11-2011, 11:04 PM	#3
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,380	Re: Shocks Thanks Dan, that's what I was looking for, some real world experience.

06-12-2011, 05:25 AM	#4
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Shocks You might research the different type of shocks available. I had some Edelbrock IAS shocks which really improved the truck ride and handling in a 2000 1/2 ton Silverado I owned, but they are very expensive. I have old Monroe shocks on my 83 C20 454 and they have held up well and ride nice. I think any brand name heavy duty shock made for your truck will be satisfactory, but if you want better performance for the truck you will have to pay for it.

06-12-2011, 06:24 AM	#5
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Shocks bilstein shocks __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-14-2011, 05:27 PM	#7
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,380	Re: Shocks I tried to get the Eldys but was informed that these are discontinued. Is there still a source for the Eldys? If so where? How about Bilsteins?



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.