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DrKrankenstein · 07-12-2018, 05:12 PM

Have a '53 with 3" lowered axle with 3" leaf pack in front, out back on the rear have a 6" mono leaf.

Looking to replace worn out older shocks, does anyone have any recommendations of good performance shocks for these trucks with running straight axles.

Thank you

**mr48chev** · 07-13-2018, 02:47 AM

I'd just go with my favorite brand with a gas shock that wasn't too stiff. Main thing is don't go with too stiff aka heavy duty of a shock. I worked in a Firestone store in the early 70's and had to pull more than on set of Monroe Magnums off (those big fat yellow ones) because they rode too stiff for a lot of people who didn't need them anyhow.

DrKrankenstein · 07-14-2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I'd just go with my favorite brand with a gas shock that wasn't too stiff. Main thing is don't go with too stiff aka heavy duty of a shock. I worked in a Firestone store in the early 70's and had to pull more than on set of Monroe Magnums off (those big fat yellow ones) because they rode too stiff for a lot of people who didn't need them anyhow.

Thank you

07-12-2018, 05:12 PM	#1
DrKrankenstein Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: So.Cal Posts: 34	Shocks Opinions Have a '53 with 3" lowered axle with 3" leaf pack in front, out back on the rear have a 6" mono leaf. Looking to replace worn out older shocks, does anyone have any recommendations of good performance shocks for these trucks with running straight axles. Thank you

07-13-2018, 02:47 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,709	Re: Shocks Opinions I'd just go with my favorite brand with a gas shock that wasn't too stiff. Main thing is don't go with too stiff aka heavy duty of a shock. I worked in a Firestone store in the early 70's and had to pull more than on set of Monroe Magnums off (those big fat yellow ones) because they rode too stiff for a lot of people who didn't need them anyhow. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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