Help... Which Shocks for my 1972 Stepside? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Levi · 08-24-2006, 04:46 AM

Hello All,

I need to replace my shock absorbers on my 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside. I went to Summits website and found over 5 pages of different shocks?

SO which shock/model# do you all suggest? I was thinking about a nice KYB or Rancho or??? Not too stiff but not wimpy. Any suggestions would be great thanks. BTW the truck rides stock.

KOOLmike · 08-24-2006, 05:38 AM

If you're wanting something kinda middle-of-the-road in terms of price/performance, go to Autozone's website and check out the Trail Master shocks.

bean · 08-24-2006, 10:33 AM

I put ranchos on my 69 stepside about a year ago. Really pleased with them.

70rs/ss · 08-24-2006, 10:41 AM

I have had KYB's and now have Bilstein and I like them both. My cop spec Tahoe came from GM with Bilsteins and I though what the heck, besides they have a lifetime warrantee, so do KYB, and as a side note the Edelbrock IAS shocks are supposed to be good. Good luck, you may want to call some tech lines for different shock brands and tell them what you have/want and let them help you pick it out.

bryanw1968 · 08-24-2006, 10:47 AM

I picked up some KYB's from earlyclassic. They happen to be on sale. Very happy with them. I thought about the edelbrocks but they are VERY proud of em'.

farside847 · 08-24-2006, 12:27 PM

I used the KYB gas-a-just ones and have been happy.

72Levi · 08-24-2006, 01:23 PM

Thanks everyone. I think I'll go with KYB. I have always liked the KYB's, I'll try earlyclassic, thanks Brian.

08-24-2006, 04:46 AM	#1
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Help... Which Shocks for my 1972 Stepside? Hello All, I need to replace my shock absorbers on my 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside. I went to Summits website and found over 5 pages of different shocks? SO which shock/model# do you all suggest? I was thinking about a nice KYB or Rancho or??? Not too stiff but not wimpy. Any suggestions would be great thanks. BTW the truck rides stock. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

08-24-2006, 05:38 AM	#2
KOOLmike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Methdependence, MO Posts: 30	Re: Help... Which Shocks for my 1972 Stepside? If you're wanting something kinda middle-of-the-road in terms of price/performance, go to Autozone's website and check out the Trail Master shocks. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB 4x4

08-24-2006, 10:33 AM	#3
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: Help... Which Shocks for my 1972 Stepside? I put ranchos on my 69 stepside about a year ago. Really pleased with them.

08-24-2006, 10:41 AM	#4
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Help... Which Shocks for my 1972 Stepside? I have had KYB's and now have Bilstein and I like them both. My cop spec Tahoe came from GM with Bilsteins and I though what the heck, besides they have a lifetime warrantee, so do KYB, and as a side note the Edelbrock IAS shocks are supposed to be good. Good luck, you may want to call some tech lines for different shock brands and tell them what you have/want and let them help you pick it out.

08-24-2006, 10:47 AM	#5
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Help... Which Shocks for my 1972 Stepside? I picked up some KYB's from earlyclassic. They happen to be on sale. Very happy with them. I thought about the edelbrocks but they are VERY proud of em'.

08-24-2006, 12:27 PM	#6
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Help... Which Shocks for my 1972 Stepside? I used the KYB gas-a-just ones and have been happy. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

08-24-2006, 01:23 PM	#7
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Help... Which Shocks for my 1972 Stepside? Thanks everyone. I think I'll go with KYB. I have always liked the KYB's, I'll try earlyclassic, thanks Brian. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

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