62 4x4 Shock Help

[62K20]

I need some help. I need to replace the front and rear shocks on my 62 K20 and having a hard time finding any that fit. I'm hoping not to spend crazy money for them $600. Can any of you K20 guys out there let me know what you are using? Thanks

[JPBrecheisen]

Originally Posted by 62K20

I need some help. I need to replace the front and rear shocks on my 62 K20 and having a hard time finding any that fit. I'm hoping not to spend crazy money for them $600. Can any of you K20 guys out there let me know what you are using? Thanks

Try KYB KG5466

You'll need to swap out the rubber bushings. I used energy suspension hourglass ones and i believe rears need 3/4" parrt number 9.810G

Just pry the original bushings out with a large flat blade and pop new ones in

I did fronts same way except bushings are 5/8" and shocks are

KYB KG5417

I came up with these by measuring the original spirals at full extension and full compression and matched them from the KYB specs.

[Joe P]

I just recently bought a pair of new old stock MONROE 66833 shocks for the my 66 K20 rear off e-bay for $50 including shipping. I came up with that shock after crossing part numbers. The eyes and bushings are the right size but I have not installed them yet as the rear axle is still out of my truck. I am running stock height on my K20 and still have those massive original spring blocks, so shock length is an important consideration. For the price I couldn't pass on the shocks. When I get them installed I will post with results.

[JPBrecheisen]

Parts book pages front and rear shocks

[JPBrecheisen]

Originally Posted by Joe P

I just recently bought a pair of new old stock MONROE 66833 shocks for the my 66 K20 rear off e-bay for $50 including shipping. I came up with that shock after crossing part numbers. The eyes and bushings are the right size but I have not installed them yet as the rear axle is still out of my truck. I am running stock height on my K20 and still have those massive original spring blocks, so shock length is an important consideration. For the price I couldn't pass on the shocks. When I get them installed I will post with results.

Looking over the data on compressed and extended length, they're right on. I bet they fit just fine.

Monroe 66833
Compressed length 14.97"
Extended length 24.63"
Travel 9.66"

KYB KG5466
Compressed length 14.09"
Extended length 22.95"
Travel 8.86"

[62K20]

Thank you for the information very helpful. I Measured both shocks Collapsed and extended.
The Front Collapsed: 13.25", Extended:22", Travel Length:8.75"
The Rear Collapsed: 15.75", Extended:23.75", Travel Length:8"
Thank you for your help.

[albaz]

Same shocks for 61 GMC k1000?

[JPBrecheisen]

Originally Posted by albaz

Same shocks for 61 GMC k1000?

I run those same KYB numbers on a 1962 K1000 and 1960 K1500, so they should be the same.

[albaz]

Thanks for the help. Always seems like a challenge to get information on 60-62 GMC.