Need some rear leaf shocks for 4" drop. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Orange · 04-25-2008, 04:32 PM

Just dropped my truck and I need some shocks for the rear.
The KYB rep said they don't have any for a 4" drop and I can attest that the Gas-A-Just is definitely not a good holdover (it is like a solid rear at the moment, NO bounce).

So, can anyone give me a recommendation on a rear shock for a 4" drop on a leaf spring truck? (I used ECE drop leafs).

They can be the cheap parts store shocks for all I care, just need some give back there. Right now when I hit a bump - the whole truck comes up.

DLB

Orange · 04-25-2008, 08:01 PM

OK, I went out at lunch and hopefully had some luck at the parts store.
I found some cheap Monroe's that seam quite a bit shorter than the KYB's. They are DEFINITELY softer. I'll report back for anyone else that may run into this.

DLB

XXL · 04-25-2008, 08:24 PM

Two recommendations--

1) use the Forum Search feature. There are several VERY good threads on shocks, including specs, model numbers, etc.

2) Download this spreadsheet tool from my web site... http://www.myattitudesucks.com/truck/shocks.xls. It lists current Monroe part numbers, and can be sorted/filtered by mount top and bottom, length, etc. If you have some working knowledge of Excel, you can use it to narrow down your options quickly. Monroe is a very popular choice, and it is very unlikely that they won't have something to meet your particular needs. While some may like KYB, my experience is that the gas pressure on them is too much for the light weight of the rear of a truck.

Orange · 04-25-2008, 10:15 PM

Tried the search. Found someone running the same shocks I have currently (KYB's). The reason I even bothered with a new thread is because the leaf trucks have different mounts than the coil trucks - and MOST of the info on here is for the coil trucks.

Thanks for the spreadsheet.

DLB

lowrollin70gmc · 04-26-2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Two recommendations--

1) use the Forum Search feature. There are several VERY good threads on shocks, including specs, model numbers, etc.

2) Download this spreadsheet tool from my web site... http://www.myattitudesucks.com/truck/shocks.xls. It lists current Monroe part numbers, and can be sorted/filtered by mount top and bottom, length, etc. If you have some working knowledge of Excel, you can use it to narrow down your options quickly. Monroe is a very popular choice, and it is very unlikely that they won't have something to meet your particular needs. While some may like KYB, my experience is that the gas pressure on them is too much for the light weight of the rear of a truck.

You mean I sat here with 9 pages of Monroe printouts, highlighters, and a calculator when this existed! That's one night I won't get back.

XXL · 09-15-2009, 03:34 PM

bump

Wild83C10 · 09-15-2009, 06:23 PM

I think even if there are 5 threads about shocks, coils springs or whatever, starring them in the face someone is still going to ask the question about it.

I give you an A for effort though.

XXL · 09-16-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild83C10

...someone is still going to ask the question about it.

Holy cow! You were right

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362882

Wild83C10 · 09-16-2009, 09:46 PM

Oh boy, everyone is getting lazier by the minute.

04-25-2008, 04:32 PM	#1
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Need some rear leaf shocks for 4" drop. Just dropped my truck and I need some shocks for the rear. The KYB rep said they don't have any for a 4" drop and I can attest that the Gas-A-Just is definitely not a good holdover (it is like a solid rear at the moment, NO bounce). So, can anyone give me a recommendation on a rear shock for a 4" drop on a leaf spring truck? (I used ECE drop leafs). They can be the cheap parts store shocks for all I care, just need some give back there. Right now when I hit a bump - the whole truck comes up. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

04-25-2008, 08:01 PM	#2
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Need some rear leaf shocks for 4" drop. OK, I went out at lunch and hopefully had some luck at the parts store. I found some cheap Monroe's that seam quite a bit shorter than the KYB's. They are DEFINITELY softer. I'll report back for anyone else that may run into this. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

04-25-2008, 08:24 PM	#3
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Need some rear leaf shocks for 4" drop. Two recommendations-- 1) use the Forum Search feature. There are several VERY good threads on shocks, including specs, model numbers, etc. 2) Download this spreadsheet tool from my web site... http://www.myattitudesucks.com/truck/shocks.xls. It lists current Monroe part numbers, and can be sorted/filtered by mount top and bottom, length, etc. If you have some working knowledge of Excel, you can use it to narrow down your options quickly. Monroe is a very popular choice, and it is very unlikely that they won't have something to meet your particular needs. While some may like KYB, my experience is that the gas pressure on them is too much for the light weight of the rear of a truck. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

04-25-2008, 10:15 PM	#4
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Need some rear leaf shocks for 4" drop. Tried the search. Found someone running the same shocks I have currently (KYB's). The reason I even bothered with a new thread is because the leaf trucks have different mounts than the coil trucks - and MOST of the info on here is for the coil trucks. Thanks for the spreadsheet. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

09-15-2009, 03:34 PM	#6
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Need some rear leaf shocks for 4" drop. bump __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

09-15-2009, 06:23 PM	#7
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: Need some rear leaf shocks for 4" drop. I think even if there are 5 threads about shocks, coils springs or whatever, starring them in the face someone is still going to ask the question about it. I give you an A for effort though. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

09-16-2009, 09:46 PM	#9
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: Need some rear leaf shocks for 4" drop. Oh boy, everyone is getting lazier by the minute. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

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