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DozerMek · 11-09-2011, 11:41 AM

Hey everyone,

I have a broken top shock tower on the rear passenger side of my 82 K30 and have called local junkyards but no one has a 1 ton, only 1/2 or 3/4 ton trucks. I've looked around on the Internet but can't find anyone that sells them, my guess since the thing is riveted on the frame.

My question is: will the 1/2 or 3/4 ton trucks shock towers fit the 1 ton or is it strickly 1 ton only? I haven't had the time to go to a junkyard to compare the shock towers so I'm hoping someone here can help.

Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Eric

**old Rusty C10** · 11-09-2011, 11:27 PM

AFAIK the one ton is an animal unto itself.. id check the parts board sometimes people part one tons try member teeitup hes a vendor

Axle · 11-10-2011, 08:14 PM

There are no shock towers on the 1/2 ton. The upper shock mount just bolts to the frame with a shock bolt.

Just throwing this out for something to think about, see other attachment, which shows the upper mount for a 1999+ ck. Look similar? If you goto Monroe, you can see if the upper shock eye is the same between the 1 ton and the 99, if it is, graft on an upper mount from a later truck.

Alex.

SCOTI · 11-10-2011, 08:32 PM

As 'old rusty c10' stated, the C/K30 utilizes an upper bracket specific to the C30 chassis. They mount inboard of the frame-rail vs. the upper stud that attaches to the outside of the frame on the smaller trucks.

You could look for someone parting a C30 out or build a new mount from steel.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-11-2011, 12:00 AM

when i bought monroe shocks they came with the shocks
(sensatrack)

burb1085 · 11-11-2011, 04:58 PM

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Does it look anything like this one? Mine cracked where the shock bolt goes in, and I just welded on a couple thick washers. It's been about a year and haven't had any problems with it. This is on my C20 3/4 ton suburban.

DozerMek · 11-14-2011, 12:09 AM

Thanks for all the responses.

Upon closer inspection of the shock tower today, I found that the shock bolt that is welded to the tower was broken off and not the shock tower itself. I felt relieved to see that, so I think I will fabricate and install a shock bolt for the thing and call it a day.

Thanks for all your advice.

Eric

MalibuSSwagon · 11-14-2011, 03:46 AM

Glad you can work this out man.

FYI, GM is also a decent source. My Dad's 94 K1500 rear shock mounts rotted out, but he was able to buy new pieces from GM. That may also be possible for the C/K30 squares

11-09-2011, 11:41 AM	#1
DozerMek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chapman, KS Posts: 5	Broken shock tower Hey everyone, I have a broken top shock tower on the rear passenger side of my 82 K30 and have called local junkyards but no one has a 1 ton, only 1/2 or 3/4 ton trucks. I've looked around on the Internet but can't find anyone that sells them, my guess since the thing is riveted on the frame. My question is: will the 1/2 or 3/4 ton trucks shock towers fit the 1 ton or is it strickly 1 ton only? I haven't had the time to go to a junkyard to compare the shock towers so I'm hoping someone here can help. Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Eric __________________ "Fork: an instrument used chiefly for putting dead animals into the mouth." - Ambrose Bierce 1982 Chevy K30

11-09-2011, 11:27 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Broken shock tower AFAIK the one ton is an animal unto itself.. id check the parts board sometimes people part one tons try member teeitup hes a vendor __________________ 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!!

11-10-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,204	Re: Broken shock tower There are no shock towers on the 1/2 ton. The upper shock mount just bolts to the frame with a shock bolt. Just throwing this out for something to think about, see other attachment, which shows the upper mount for a 1999+ ck. Look similar? If you goto Monroe, you can see if the upper shock eye is the same between the 1 ton and the 99, if it is, graft on an upper mount from a later truck. Alex. Attached Images

11-10-2011, 08:32 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,963	Re: Broken shock tower As 'old rusty c10' stated, the C/K30 utilizes an upper bracket specific to the C30 chassis. They mount inboard of the frame-rail vs. the upper stud that attaches to the outside of the frame on the smaller trucks. You could look for someone parting a C30 out or build a new mount from steel. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-11-2011, 12:00 AM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Broken shock tower when i bought monroe shocks they came with the shocks (sensatrack) __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-11-2011, 04:58 PM	#6
burb1085 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lancaster,Oh. Posts: 138	Re: Broken shock tower Does it look anything like this one? Mine cracked where the shock bolt goes in, and I just welded on a couple thick washers. It's been about a year and haven't had any problems with it. This is on my C20 3/4 ton suburban.

11-14-2011, 12:09 AM	#7
DozerMek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chapman, KS Posts: 5	Re: Broken shock tower Thanks for all the responses. Upon closer inspection of the shock tower today, I found that the shock bolt that is welded to the tower was broken off and not the shock tower itself. I felt relieved to see that, so I think I will fabricate and install a shock bolt for the thing and call it a day. Thanks for all your advice. Eric __________________ "Fork: an instrument used chiefly for putting dead animals into the mouth." - Ambrose Bierce 1982 Chevy K30

11-14-2011, 03:46 AM	#8
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: Broken shock tower Glad you can work this out man. FYI, GM is also a decent source. My Dad's 94 K1500 rear shock mounts rotted out, but he was able to buy new pieces from GM. That may also be possible for the C/K30 squares __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi



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