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nroden · 06-25-2003, 10:47 AM

What are the best shocks that I can get (that don't cost some extreme price) for the 72. Wanting to do some of these things this summer while its nice, have some time, and have the extra money.

Brewski* · 06-25-2003, 10:56 AM

I put 73 and up Edelbrock IAS shocks for the 3/4 ton 4x4 on my 71 3/4 ton 4x4 there is absolutely no comparison~! I have ridden in many trucks and none ride like the IAS Edelbrock set up. To install the rear shocks we did some small modifications to the upper mounts to allow the shock eye to fit. I think we cut off one side and moved it about a 1/4". Worth every penny. Would not change them for any other shock!!!!!!!

BLAZIN'72 · 06-25-2003, 10:59 AM

Are you dropping it? I used dostech slammerz on my 72' 2wd 4/6 drop. They work good but my truck didn't ride how I wanted to until I did air bags in the rear.

nroden · 06-25-2003, 11:07 AM

Basically wanting to keep everything the way it is. Just smooth out the ride some.

**Palf70Step** · 06-25-2003, 12:54 PM

I just put Rancho 5000 all the way aroun on my 96 2wd. It was my first time using them and I was so impressed I will be putting a set on my 70. Got mine through Summit. Think they were around $30 each.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 06-25-2003, 01:33 PM

Get anything that is gas shock. I have some cheap ones for Auto Zone and they ride just fine. They give a stiffer ride than the oil dampining kind. Here is some advice. Don't spend a mint on shocks unless you want to have something to brag about to your friends and if ride quality is the most important feature on your truck. Nobody will care if you have Edlebrock shocks but you.

nroden · 06-28-2003, 09:04 AM

I believe I will go for KYB Gas-A-Just from Summit. They are 29.95 each which is cheaper than they are elsewhere and KYB seems to be pretty well liked. Sound good...

Project1970 · 06-28-2003, 11:08 AM

KYB's have always come highly recommended, and that's what Early Classic sells with their kits these days...I got my ECE kit back when they were still selling Belltech Nitrodrops. They're not bad, but they don't do much shock-absorbing in the back...

Aside from some rather extreme harshness over speedbumps and really nasty roads, I love the way it handles.

**Stocker** · 06-28-2003, 11:24 AM

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Originally posted by nroden
I believe I will go for KYB Gas-A-Just from Summit. They are 29.95 each

That's what I have on mine and I'm quite happy with them. And that's a great price too!

67_SS396 · 06-28-2003, 12:02 PM

I put the Rancho 5000's on the '70 and am quite happy with the ride quality.

casey · 06-28-2003, 12:26 PM

I used a monroe gas shock, didn't like the yellow so I sprayed them to match the truck, they were a good cheap shock

71-longbed · 06-28-2003, 12:48 PM

i paid 10.99 for my monroe gas shocks at schucks ... i replaced the front ...helped out handling and ride alot .... i've got air shocks inthe back and i cant decide wether to stick with them or replace them with a regular gas shock ... any thought ..i dont haul stuff often ...

nroden · 06-30-2003, 12:02 AM

I have ordered the KYBs and they are on their way!!!!!

sgtjed · 06-30-2003, 03:45 AM

i have always bought the monroe gas magnums for all my cars and trucks. i like the wya they ride.
the oil shocks of anykind just plain suck.

nroden · 07-13-2003, 12:58 AM

I have recieved the KYBs and they are all on and haved helped out a lot. No more bouncing. The bumps dont seem to hit as hard (they dont vibrate the steering wheel when you hit them no more... at least it seems like its different, and the truck doesnt want to slide going uphill on the gravel.. starting out.
I am satisfied both with the KYB Gas-A-Justs and Summit

06-25-2003, 10:47 AM	#1
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Best Shocks? What are the best shocks that I can get (that don't cost some extreme price) for the 72. Wanting to do some of these things this summer while its nice, have some time, and have the extra money. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

06-25-2003, 10:56 AM	#2
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	I put 73 and up Edelbrock IAS shocks for the 3/4 ton 4x4 on my 71 3/4 ton 4x4 there is absolutely no comparison~! I have ridden in many trucks and none ride like the IAS Edelbrock set up. To install the rear shocks we did some small modifications to the upper mounts to allow the shock eye to fit. I think we cut off one side and moved it about a 1/4". Worth every penny. Would not change them for any other shock!!!!!!! Last edited by Brewski; 06-25-2003 at 11:08 AM.*

06-25-2003, 11:07 AM	#4
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Basically wanting to keep everything the way it is. Just smooth out the ride some. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

06-25-2003, 12:54 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,975	I just put Rancho 5000 all the way aroun on my 96 2wd. It was my first time using them and I was so impressed I will be putting a set on my 70. Got mine through Summit. Think they were around $30 each. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-28-2003, 09:04 AM	#7
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	I believe I will go for KYB Gas-A-Just from Summit. They are 29.95 each which is cheaper than they are elsewhere and KYB seems to be pretty well liked. Sound good... __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

06-25-2003, 10:59 AM	#3
BLAZIN'72 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario,CA. Posts: 108	Are you dropping it? I used dostech slammerz on my 72' 2wd 4/6 drop. They work good but my truck didn't ride how I wanted to until I did air bags in the rear.

06-25-2003, 01:33 PM	#6
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Get anything that is gas shock. I have some cheap ones for Auto Zone and they ride just fine. They give a stiffer ride than the oil dampining kind. Here is some advice. Don't spend a mint on shocks unless you want to have something to brag about to your friends and if ride quality is the most important feature on your truck. Nobody will care if you have Edlebrock shocks but you.

06-28-2003, 11:08 AM	#8
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	KYB's have always come highly recommended, and that's what Early Classic sells with their kits these days...I got my ECE kit back when they were still selling Belltech Nitrodrops. They're not bad, but they don't do much shock-absorbing in the back... Aside from some rather extreme harshness over speedbumps and really nasty roads, I love the way it handles. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

06-28-2003, 12:02 PM	#10
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	I put the Rancho 5000's on the '70 and am quite happy with the ride quality. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

06-28-2003, 12:26 PM	#11
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I used a monroe gas shock, didn't like the yellow so I sprayed them to match the truck, they were a good cheap shock

06-28-2003, 12:48 PM	#12
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i paid 10.99 for my monroe gas shocks at schucks ... i replaced the front ...helped out handling and ride alot .... i've got air shocks inthe back and i cant decide wether to stick with them or replace them with a regular gas shock ... any thought ..i dont haul stuff often ... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

06-30-2003, 12:02 AM	#13
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	I have ordered the KYBs and they are on their way!!!!! __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

06-30-2003, 03:45 AM	#14
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	i have always bought the monroe gas magnums for all my cars and trucks. i like the wya they ride. the oil shocks of anykind just plain suck. __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

07-13-2003, 12:58 AM	#15
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	I have recieved the KYBs and they are all on and haved helped out a lot. No more bouncing. The bumps dont seem to hit as hard (they dont vibrate the steering wheel when you hit them no more... at least it seems like its different, and the truck doesnt want to slide going uphill on the gravel.. starting out. I am satisfied both with the KYB Gas-A-Justs and Summit __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!



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