47-55.1 Front shock options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nima · 11-18-2021, 12:13 AM

Hi:
What are you guys using for front shocks in stock setup? I can't find any performance or heavy duty brands for stock setup replacement.

Thanks

MiraclePieCo · 11-18-2021, 02:03 AM

Reply deleted. I saw your truck is a 3/4-ton so my suggestion may not work.

_Ogre · 11-18-2021, 02:08 PM

if you have the stock number go to monroe.com shocks site and either cross reference or look in the catalog for what you want. i only new the length and approximate travel when i flipped my axle on top of stock springs. i looked thru the monroe catalog until i found a shock that worked

**mr48chev** · 11-18-2021, 05:01 PM

A Monroe 5826 is the "regular" shock for a 53 3100, 3600 or 3800.

MONROE 5826 Specifications
Dust Shield Yes
Extended Length (in.) 16.375
Upper Mounting Description Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch
Lower Mounting Description Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch
Compressed Length (in.) 10.125
Travel Length (in.) 6.250
Parts Pack(s) P01134
Cylinder Included No
Compressed Bumper Stop No
Extended Bumper Stop No
Extended Hydraulic Lockout No
Dust Shield Material Metal

Stud on each end plus the extended and compressed lengths should get you there.

Lots of years of selling and installing shocks says that 75% of the time you really don't want a heavy duty shock unless you are doing heavy duty driving.

Nima · 11-18-2021, 11:57 PM

Thank you guys.
I saw some Monroe and Gabriel on rockauto. I was just wondering if there are other option such as Bilstein or Koni. What I was thinking was since I am stuck with my front solid axle due to being 8 lug, I want to be the best shock that I can for driving point of view.

**mr48chev** · 11-19-2021, 12:46 AM

The Gabriel shock is about an inch longer
https://gabriel.com/product-search/l...?partnum=81270

Koni doesn't list a 53 truck and some of the listings that the Gabrial page above show don't work on the Koni page.

Rancho is a waste of time

KYB doesn't show much either.

They most likely have something on the line of what you are/were thinking of but you will have to get into the size charts and using the info from the Monroe page start hunting.

_Ogre · 11-19-2021, 08:01 PM

3/4T truck will ride like a truck regardless of what shock you put on there
my 1T 59 panel didn't have shocks in the back from the factory, no mounts
i could barely get my pinky between the tire and the fender, it never rubbed

mick53 · 11-23-2021, 02:18 PM

In my mind you can't go wrong with QA-1 adjustable shocks for performance. Give them a call and they will most likely be able to fix you up.

11-18-2021, 12:13 AM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Front shock options Hi: What are you guys using for front shocks in stock setup? I can't find any performance or heavy duty brands for stock setup replacement. Thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

11-18-2021, 02:03 AM	#2
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Front shock options Reply deleted. I saw your truck is a 3/4-ton so my suggestion may not work. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 11-18-2021 at 02:09 AM.

11-18-2021, 02:08 PM	#3
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Front shock options if you have the stock number go to monroe.com shocks site and either cross reference or look in the catalog for what you want. i only new the length and approximate travel when i flipped my axle on top of stock springs. i looked thru the monroe catalog until i found a shock that worked __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-18-2021, 05:01 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,742	Re: Front shock options A Monroe 5826 is the "regular" shock for a 53 3100, 3600 or 3800. MONROE 5826 Specifications Dust Shield Yes Extended Length (in.) 16.375 Upper Mounting Description Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch Lower Mounting Description Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch Compressed Length (in.) 10.125 Travel Length (in.) 6.250 Parts Pack(s) P01134 Cylinder Included No Compressed Bumper Stop No Extended Bumper Stop No Extended Hydraulic Lockout No Dust Shield Material Metal Stud on each end plus the extended and compressed lengths should get you there. Lots of years of selling and installing shocks says that 75% of the time you really don't want a heavy duty shock unless you are doing heavy duty driving. __________________ 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.

11-18-2021, 11:57 PM	#5
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Re: Front shock options Thank you guys. I saw some Monroe and Gabriel on rockauto. I was just wondering if there are other option such as Bilstein or Koni. What I was thinking was since I am stuck with my front solid axle due to being 8 lug, I want to be the best shock that I can for driving point of view. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

11-19-2021, 12:46 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,742	Re: Front shock options The Gabriel shock is about an inch longer https://gabriel.com/product-search/l...?partnum=81270 Koni doesn't list a 53 truck and some of the listings that the Gabrial page above show don't work on the Koni page. Rancho is a waste of time KYB doesn't show much either. They most likely have something on the line of what you are/were thinking of but you will have to get into the size charts and using the info from the Monroe page start hunting. __________________ 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. Last edited by mr48chev; 11-19-2021 at 01:13 AM.

11-19-2021, 08:01 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Front shock options 3/4T truck will ride like a truck regardless of what shock you put on there my 1T 59 panel didn't have shocks in the back from the factory, no mounts i could barely get my pinky between the tire and the fender, it never rubbed Attached Images __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-23-2021, 02:18 PM	#8
mick53 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Warsaw IN Posts: 897	Re: Front shock options In my mind you can't go wrong with QA-1 adjustable shocks for performance. Give them a call and they will most likely be able to fix you up.



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