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**Already Gone** · 06-27-2011, 06:08 PM

I've decided to leave my truck at its stock height but are going to redo the suspension. I getting the Hellwig Rear Sway Bar for the truck and want to redo all the bushing with the polyurethane ones. I've poked around on Energy Suspensions site and can't find a complete bushing kit for our trucks, does anyone know of anyone that sells a compltete bushing kit for our trucks. Also I found someone on Ebay selling a front pair of Bilstein shocks for our trucks so I emailed and asked if they had the rears as well and they said that Bilstein doesn't make shocks for the back of our trucks. So I'm looking for shock absobers recommendations from you guys and gals.

fastwillie 696969 · 06-27-2011, 07:40 PM

kyb shocks is what im using on the front ,coil overs on the back vari shock
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=RGS6372

**Stocker** · 06-27-2011, 10:04 PM

I have KYB Gas-A-Justs on my K20. Contrary to their name, they are not adjustable.... what they are is a better-than-OEM replacement high-pressure nitrogen shock, and reasonably priced. They're a bit firm at first but soften up as they break in, and then they stay good for a long time.

No affiliation, just a satisfied customer -- I have put them on three vehicles so far.

capev86 · 07-30-2011, 10:00 PM

try LMC Truck for some of the bushings. also, Classic Performance Products carries poly bushings for our trucks.

that sucks about Bilstein....i wanted to get a complete set for my 72 Burb C20

*stich626* · 07-30-2011, 10:07 PM

wonder what the lenth difference of a 70 shock and a 99 rear is..
bet there is a blisten that will work..
I'll poke around the paper catologs at work..

**screaminchevypickup** · 07-30-2011, 10:07 PM

KYB gas adjust that's all I use and don't use lmc all they sale is junk
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capev86 · 08-14-2011, 06:43 PM

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wonder what the lenth difference of a 70 shock and a 99 rear is..
bet there is a blisten that will work..
I'll poke around the paper catologs at work..

that would be awesome. as long as the shocks are approx the same length. figure the mounting tabs/bolts should be the same on many chevy trucks.

i'm wanting the best shock money can buy for a TRUCK. kyb's are ok, but more something i'd use on my old turbo dodge since koni stopped making shocks for that application. plus, the yellow w/ light blue boots match my hawain blue truck and are a classic chevy color combo (they make bowtie tool boxes and soft bags in those colors).

**Already Gone** · 08-14-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stich626

wonder what the lenth difference of a 70 shock and a 99 rear is..
bet there is a blisten that will work..
I'll poke around the paper catologs at work..

That would be awesome. Maybe the Factory Bilsteins from my 99 Cop Tahoe would work on our trucks.

capev86 · 08-14-2011, 07:16 PM

fronts should be easy since the front chassis from our 67-72 2wd trucks pretty much continued unchanged until 1987 (1991 for blazer and burb).

the trailing arm/coil spring rear is a somewhat rare bird when most GM trucks had leaf springs. but you would think chevy would have been smart and used as few part numbers as possible.

06-27-2011, 06:08 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Shock Absorber Suggestions I've decided to leave my truck at its stock height but are going to redo the suspension. I getting the Hellwig Rear Sway Bar for the truck and want to redo all the bushing with the polyurethane ones. I've poked around on Energy Suspensions site and can't find a complete bushing kit for our trucks, does anyone know of anyone that sells a compltete bushing kit for our trucks. Also I found someone on Ebay selling a front pair of Bilstein shocks for our trucks so I emailed and asked if they had the rears as well and they said that Bilstein doesn't make shocks for the back of our trucks. So I'm looking for shock absobers recommendations from you guys and gals. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-27-2011, 07:40 PM	#2
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Shock Absorber Suggestions kyb shocks is what im using on the front ,coil overs on the back vari shock http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=RGS6372 Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-27-2011, 10:04 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Shock Absorber Suggestions I have KYB Gas-A-Justs on my K20. Contrary to their name, they are not adjustable.... what they are is a better-than-OEM replacement high-pressure nitrogen shock, and reasonably priced. They're a bit firm at first but soften up as they break in, and then they stay good for a long time. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer -- I have put them on three vehicles so far. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-30-2011, 10:00 PM	#4
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Shock Absorber Suggestions try LMC Truck for some of the bushings. also, Classic Performance Products carries poly bushings for our trucks. that sucks about Bilstein....i wanted to get a complete set for my 72 Burb C20

07-30-2011, 10:07 PM	#5
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Shock Absorber Suggestions wonder what the lenth difference of a 70 shock and a 99 rear is.. bet there is a blisten that will work.. I'll poke around the paper catologs at work..

07-30-2011, 10:07 PM	#6
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Shock Absorber Suggestions KYB gas adjust that's all I use and don't use lmc all they sale is junk Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

08-14-2011, 07:16 PM	#9
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Shock Absorber Suggestions fronts should be easy since the front chassis from our 67-72 2wd trucks pretty much continued unchanged until 1987 (1991 for blazer and burb). the trailing arm/coil spring rear is a somewhat rare bird when most GM trucks had leaf springs. but you would think chevy would have been smart and used as few part numbers as possible.



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