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09-21-2012, 10:23 PM
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What Shocks You Using?
I just picked up a 3:08 posi rear end and will be having it installed shortly. Although my truck rides okay I notice the shock absorber rubbers are squished and cracked so I figure I might as well replace the shocks seeing everything will be apart. I can get Bilsteins that will fit the truck and I'm wondering what everyone is running for shocks on their trucks. My truck is stock height and will probably stay that way.
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09-21-2012, 10:39 PM
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C/10 junkie
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Location: Stockton Ca
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Re: What Shocks You Using?
That's funny Greg I just installed a 3.08 posi today
 Personally I like KYB, they are resonably priced and ride nice. Good ole Monroes have done the job as well.Posted via Mobile Device
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09-21-2012, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Upland Ca
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Re: What Shocks You Using?
Bilsteins. Expensive but worth every penny to me. They will last over 100k miles. Not many shocks can boast that.
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09-21-2012, 10:45 PM
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Re: What Shocks You Using?
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09-21-2012, 10:53 PM
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Re: What Shocks You Using?
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1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 |
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09-22-2012, 01:25 AM
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
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Re: What Shocks You Using?
I've never coughed up the $$$, but I'll take Lee's word on the Bilsteins. A very good lower-priced choice is KYB Gas-a-justs. And I've heard good stuff about Monroe Sensatracs. Might even try 'em myself, if the KYBs ever give up. No sign of that happening anytime soon, though.
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09-22-2012, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Whitesboro, Texas
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Re: What Shocks You Using?
My own personal opinion - You can't go wrong with either Bilstein or KYB. Both are very good shocks.
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