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03-25-2016, 11:44 AM
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62 k10 4x4
Son has gotten a '62 K10 8' Stepside 4X4 and can't seem to find shocks.
Anyone know a source for these? |
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03-25-2016, 12:39 PM
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Re: 62 k10 4x4
COOL! I just picked one up too!
but for mine, shocks are soooooooooo far down the list of things I need to worry about!
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03-25-2016, 01:05 PM
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Re: 62 k10 4x4
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I ended up using a set of Delco shocks and pressing out the 5/8" bushings, drilling the rubber and installing the 3/4" bushings. So far so good. |
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03-25-2016, 01:44 PM
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Re: 62 k10 4x4
Original 1962 GM Parts book lists
Group 7.345 Shock Absorber FRONT- 3166503 ALL W/4WD REAR - 5552295 ALL W/4WD Numbers change in 1964-72 parts book FRONT- 3192089 ALL W/4WD...SUP. 3166503 REAR- 3197620 ALL W/4WD...SUP. 5552295 ALL W/4WD means the K10 and the K25 used the same shock absorber. SUPP. is an abbreviation for SUPERSEDES meaning this part replaces the previous number The 63 -66 W/4WD used a different part number. I took my shock absorber to the local autoparts store that have the old specification parts books from MONROE. They were kind enough to let me browse through the book to find a shock that had some of the dimensions close to what was on the truck already. You would need the collapsed length from the center of the bolt holes as well as the full extension length between centers. The size of mounting bolts and studs is also required.
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03-25-2016, 05:25 PM
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Location: Monroe
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Re: 62 k10 4x4
thanks,
I went to Napa with the dimensions and they were not able to find one & weren't kind enough to let me browse the catalog, Hadn't thought about replacing the bushings; thought they would be glued in. |
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03-25-2016, 05:49 PM
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Re: 62 k10 4x4
NAPA shows no shocks for 62, but does for 71 so if aerotruk63's info is correct, you can check on the NAPA website.
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03-25-2016, 08:14 PM
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Re: 62 k10 4x4
welcome and glad to have ya,there's lots of info on here, do you have any pixs of the truck to share we likes pixs a lot...
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03-25-2016, 11:47 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: 62 k10 4x4
I believe the technical info for shocks can be found on Monroe's website. Sorry I don't have a link. I would imagine that the shocks would be close to fitting up thru '72. Worse case, you might have to change the mounts a little to accomodate an available shock.
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