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FLYNAVY30 · 10-27-2013, 09:13 AM

Anyone have a good recommendation for replacement shocks for my factory ride height C20? Mine are on their last legs and while Ive got the entire truck torn apart, its probably time to replace them.

Thanks

jhwkns · 10-27-2013, 09:21 AM

AutoZone has a bunch to choose from that have a lifetime warranty. I replace my Gabriel gas shocks every few years for free.

FLYNAVY30 · 10-27-2013, 09:39 AM

yea I looked on Rock Auto as well....wasnt sure if it was necessary to get the monroe's with the coil over helper springs or not

jhwkns · 10-27-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FLYNAVY30

yea I looked on Rock Auto as well....wasnt sure if it was necessary to get the monroe's with the coil over helper springs or not

I'd avoid those. C20's ride pretty rough as it is.

kcsa75 · 10-27-2013, 10:55 AM

These are what I put on mine: http://catalog.monroe.com/catalogPar...dStatus=ACTIVE

I found them on Rock Auto then got Advance Auto to price match so I could pick them up in the store and save the shipping.

heyjoe · 10-27-2013, 01:29 PM

I'm in agreement with the above posters. Don't install something that will make your C20 ride any rougher. I use the same Monroe 34817 shocks on my own daily driver C20. I even went as far as swapping C10 springs in.

**Already Gone** · 10-27-2013, 04:17 PM

I just put Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks on my C10 and am very happy with the ride improvement. If they make that shock for your C20 I highly recommend them.

**FirstOwner69** · 10-27-2013, 10:18 PM

I just bought some Sensa-Tracs from Rock Auto for my 69 C20 after reading good reports here. I have not put them on yet. The price for "wholesaler closeouts" was only $16.74 and there is a 4 for the price of 3 Monroe rebate if it actually applies to the closeouts. I should know in a couple weeks.

**Already Gone** · 10-27-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I just bought some Sensa-Tracs from Rock Auto for my 69 C20 after reading good reports here. I have not put them on yet. The price for "wholesaler closeouts" was only $16.74 and there is a 4 for the price of 3 Monroe rebate if it actually applies to the closeouts. I should know in a couple weeks.

Do you mean the shocks cost you only 16.74 each, if so that is a greater than great deal !!!!

**FirstOwner69** · 10-27-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Do you mean the shocks cost you only 16.74 each, if so that is a greater than great deal !!!!

Yup, that's what I'm saying. They have Sensa-Tracs that are not closeouts for $28 and change if anyone prefers to pay more. The ones I got had a sticker over the Monroe name that said Big A Sensa-Trac. Guess that means they've been lying around about 15 years since that's when Big A went out of business. Seem fine though. Great prices on the Gas Magnums, too.

motorcritter · 10-28-2013, 11:47 AM

I'm running Gas Magnums, ride nice and hold up well. The Load Levelers are good if you haul heavy stuff or trailers. They 'take up the slack' pretty well.

FLYNAVY30 · 10-28-2013, 02:08 PM

Ended up going with the KYB monomax...ran those on previous trucks and really liked them, well see how they ride on the Suburban

10-27-2013, 09:13 AM	#1
FLYNAVY30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 592	Shock replacement recommendation for factory ride height C20 Anyone have a good recommendation for replacement shocks for my factory ride height C20? Mine are on their last legs and while Ive got the entire truck torn apart, its probably time to replace them. Thanks

10-27-2013, 09:21 AM	#2
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Shock replacement recommendation for factory ride height C20 AutoZone has a bunch to choose from that have a lifetime warranty. I replace my Gabriel gas shocks every few years for free. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

10-27-2013, 09:39 AM	#3
FLYNAVY30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 592	Re: Shock replacement recommendation for factory ride height C20 yea I looked on Rock Auto as well....wasnt sure if it was necessary to get the monroe's with the coil over helper springs or not

10-27-2013, 10:55 AM	#5
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Shock replacement recommendation for factory ride height C20 These are what I put on mine: http://catalog.monroe.com/catalogPar...dStatus=ACTIVE I found them on Rock Auto then got Advance Auto to price match so I could pick them up in the store and save the shipping. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

10-27-2013, 01:29 PM	#6
heyjoe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Orleans area Posts: 198	Re: Shock replacement recommendation for factory ride height C20 I'm in agreement with the above posters. Don't install something that will make your C20 ride any rougher. I use the same Monroe 34817 shocks on my own daily driver C20. I even went as far as swapping C10 springs in. __________________ '67 C20 small window Fleetside - 250 inline 6 - 3 on the tree - heavy duty clutch, brakes, rear springs - 17.5 wheels w/bias ply tires - AM radio - heater.

10-27-2013, 04:17 PM	#7
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,161	Re: Shock replacement recommendation for factory ride height C20 I just put Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks on my C10 and am very happy with the ride improvement. If they make that shock for your C20 I highly recommend them. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-27-2013, 10:18 PM	#8
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,854	Re: Shock replacement recommendation for factory ride height C20 I just bought some Sensa-Tracs from Rock Auto for my 69 C20 after reading good reports here. I have not put them on yet. The price for "wholesaler closeouts" was only $16.74 and there is a 4 for the price of 3 Monroe rebate if it actually applies to the closeouts. I should know in a couple weeks.

10-28-2013, 11:47 AM	#11
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Shock replacement recommendation for factory ride height C20 I'm running Gas Magnums, ride nice and hold up well. The Load Levelers are good if you haul heavy stuff or trailers. They 'take up the slack' pretty well. __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

10-28-2013, 02:08 PM	#12
FLYNAVY30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 592	Re: Shock replacement recommendation for factory ride height C20 Ended up going with the KYB monomax...ran those on previous trucks and really liked them, well see how they ride on the Suburban



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