55.2-59 GMC Road Shock Damper RSD Photos - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

daveshilling · 01-04-2021, 04:48 AM

Since pictures of these are just as rare as the real thing, I snapped some photos before and after my disc brake conversion on the GMC Suburban Pickup this weekend. Enjoy!

These Road Shock Dampers were Standard equipment on all GMC Suburban pickups, and optional on all other GMC Pickups. They contain a sprung weight in the canister that counteracts the force of bumps in the road, creating a smoother ride.

Had some take a bit of material off of the caliper to clear the RSD's for the Disc Brake conversion

nvrdone · 01-04-2021, 09:56 AM

thats a cool idea. does it really make a difference? does it just bolt to the back of the spindle?

daveshilling · 01-05-2021, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

thats a cool idea. does it really make a difference? does it just bolt to the back of the spindle?

I won't ever drive without em, so I guess we'll never know..and if they ever do come off, its because the entire front suspension was changed. That's nowhere even remotely in the near future, though.

**G&R's57GMC** · 01-04-2021, 03:37 PM

Yep It bolts on between the steering arm and spindle .

On smooth roads not so much but on rough or pot holed roads it sure does help smooth the ride out . Ask me how I know .

Looks good Dave .

daveshilling · 01-05-2021, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

Yep It bolts on between the steering arm and spindle .

On smooth roads not so much but on rough or pot holed roads it sure does help smooth the ride out . Ask me how I know .

Looks good Dave .

Thanks! One step closer to driving her on a nice day.

01-04-2021, 04:48 AM	#1
daveshilling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: roseville Posts: 823	GMC Road Shock Damper RSD Photos Since pictures of these are just as rare as the real thing, I snapped some photos before and after my disc brake conversion on the GMC Suburban Pickup this weekend. Enjoy! These Road Shock Dampers were Standard equipment on all GMC Suburban pickups, and optional on all other GMC Pickups. They contain a sprung weight in the canister that counteracts the force of bumps in the road, creating a smoother ride. Had some take a bit of material off of the caliper to clear the RSD's for the Disc Brake conversion __________________ My Current Trucks: 1958 Apache BBW 4.8LS/4l60 "Lucky" Built By Me 1958 GMC BBW LS1/4l60 "The Kraken" Built By Delmo Last edited by daveshilling; 01-14-2021 at 01:10 PM.

01-04-2021, 09:56 AM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: GMC Road Shock Damper RSD Photos thats a cool idea. does it really make a difference? does it just bolt to the back of the spindle? __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

01-04-2021, 03:37 PM	#4
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: GMC Road Shock Damper RSD Photos Yep It bolts on between the steering arm and spindle . On smooth roads not so much but on rough or pot holed roads it sure does help smooth the ride out . Ask me how I know . Looks good Dave . __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275



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