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reecetas7196 · 03-21-2017, 05:37 PM

I'm looking to replace the shocks on my '65 C10 SWB and I'm looking for suggestions. All input is appreciated. Thanks!

71PICKEMUP · 03-21-2017, 05:56 PM

I just finished lowering my '63 SWB with 4" dropped coils in the rear and CPP 2 1/2" dropped spindles with 2" dropped coils in front.

I used these on the rear,
http://www.jegs.com/i/Belltech/146/8...791+4294829790

and these on the front.
http://www.jegs.com/i/KYB/575/344068...791+4294829790

Truck rides fantastic! Much smoother ride than
my 2013 GMC 1500 crew cab. I could not be happier.

reecetas7196 · 03-21-2017, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71PICKEMUP

I just finished lowering my '63 SWB with 4" dropped coils in the rear and CPP 2 1/2" dropped spindles with 2" dropped coils in front.

I used these on the rear,
http://www.jegs.com/i/Belltech/146/8...791+4294829790

and these on the front.
http://www.jegs.com/i/KYB/575/344068...791+4294829790

Truck rides fantastic! Much smoother ride than
my 2013 GMC 1500 crew cab. I could not be happier.

Nice. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm not one to lower a truck. If anything, I would raise it up a little. I'll admit though, some of the lowered trucks are pretty nice, but just not my thing.

**Clyde65** · 03-21-2017, 08:16 PM

I have used monroe matic shocks from Oreilly for years before I lowered the rear of Clyde. They were stock shock #'s

Llay R. Rac · 03-21-2017, 08:47 PM

I just took a set of Monroe Magnums off my burb, they were decent shocks when new, i replaced them with Gabriel Max Controls on front and Gabriel HyJackers in the rear. I first set it up with one fill hose for both rear shocks, i didnt like the way the truck cornered, so i changed over to individual fills , i have only driven it around the block twice so far , but it does corner much better . I cant say if the Gabriels are better then the Monroes, but I wanted rear air shocks to gain a little lift, and found the Gabriels at a good price.

**PGSigns** · 03-21-2017, 08:52 PM

I have been through the KYB's and couple of others. The set that is on it now are the Ridetech street performance shocks and they are a leap above the others I have run.
Jimmy

AcampoDave · 03-21-2017, 10:02 PM

I use Monroe Gas Magnums front and rear. They are pretty stout shocks. They handle well, but I think the trade off is that they are a bit of a stiff ride. All in all though I think they are good for the money.

Southcity · 03-22-2017, 06:01 PM

I'm running a set of Belltech Street Performance front and rear on my 66 Suburban. I have logged 8K on them so far and I'm very happy with the ride and performance.

03-21-2017, 05:37 PM	#1
reecetas7196 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 64	Replacement Shock Recommendations I'm looking to replace the shocks on my '65 C10 SWB and I'm looking for suggestions. All input is appreciated. Thanks!

03-21-2017, 05:56 PM	#2
71PICKEMUP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sherman, TX Posts: 80	Re: Replacement Shock Recommendations I just finished lowering my '63 SWB with 4" dropped coils in the rear and CPP 2 1/2" dropped spindles with 2" dropped coils in front. I used these on the rear, http://www.jegs.com/i/Belltech/146/8...791+4294829790 and these on the front. http://www.jegs.com/i/KYB/575/344068...791+4294829790 Truck rides fantastic! Much smoother ride than my 2013 GMC 1500 crew cab. I could not be happier.

03-21-2017, 08:16 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Replacement Shock Recommendations I have used monroe matic shocks from Oreilly for years before I lowered the rear of Clyde. They were stock shock #'s __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-21-2017, 08:47 PM	#5
Llay R. Rac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: Replacement Shock Recommendations I just took a set of Monroe Magnums off my burb, they were decent shocks when new, i replaced them with Gabriel Max Controls on front and Gabriel HyJackers in the rear. I first set it up with one fill hose for both rear shocks, i didnt like the way the truck cornered, so i changed over to individual fills , i have only driven it around the block twice so far , but it does corner much better . I cant say if the Gabriels are better then the Monroes, but I wanted rear air shocks to gain a little lift, and found the Gabriels at a good price. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969. Last edited by Llay R. Rac; 03-21-2017 at 08:59 PM.

03-21-2017, 08:52 PM	#6
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Replacement Shock Recommendations I have been through the KYB's and couple of others. The set that is on it now are the Ridetech street performance shocks and they are a leap above the others I have run. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-21-2017, 10:02 PM	#7
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,781	Re: Replacement Shock Recommendations I use Monroe Gas Magnums front and rear. They are pretty stout shocks. They handle well, but I think the trade off is that they are a bit of a stiff ride. All in all though I think they are good for the money.

03-22-2017, 06:01 PM	#8
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: Replacement Shock Recommendations I'm running a set of Belltech Street Performance front and rear on my 66 Suburban. I have logged 8K on them so far and I'm very happy with the ride and performance. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban



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