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HvyChevy454 · 05-29-2002, 04:06 PM

all my shocks are basically blown out and its time fro some fresh ones. In my quest to thwert the problem on get teh rear tires to hook up i wanted to put the shocks that allow the front of the truck to rise and the to squat. who makes some fo these for our trucks i cant seem to find any, all i ever see are the edelbrock shocks in the catalogs.

Big69C20 Toy · 05-30-2002, 06:30 AM

I bought Rancho RSX's for my truck, they sure ride better than those old ones i had (i think gas charged champions or somethin).
I know KYB and KONI will probly have things for your application, but you'll probably have to call them, they might not deal with vehicles in our weight range. They are the big racing shocks i know of. Otherwise i'm sure hecklehorn, gabriel and the others have stuff available. You'll probly have to find some knowledeable person though if things arent catalog listed.

Good luck and happy hunting.

71Chev · 06-03-2002, 09:08 AM

I used Gabriel gas ryder VST. Similar to the new valve sensing Edelbrock shock, at about 1/3 the price.

LILREDGMC · 06-03-2002, 10:58 PM

Pep Boys has the VST Gabriel shocks, but be careful to check the fronts, my last set had sleeves in the upper eye, same diameter as the stud on the frame. They rechecked the part number and came up with another number that has the correct diameter rubber bushing with no sleeve. $19.99 each. Two different stores came up with the same bad part number, be aware.

Alexis · 06-04-2002, 12:57 AM

i'd go wiht some nice rancho shocks 9000 i think, they have the 5 speed setting, now those are nice. set the rear and front to different settings.

fnoblitt · 06-12-2002, 10:28 PM

i just changed my orginal spiral shocks for some napa premium gas shocks when i rebuilt my front end. i should notice a diff.

fast_dev · 06-12-2002, 11:55 PM

i havent ordered them yet but my local speed shop said lakewood lists drag shocks for trucks, im putting 50/50's up front and 90/10's out back, i wouldn't do that for the street though. Devin

05-29-2002, 04:06 PM	#1
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	who makes shocks for 67-72? all my shocks are basically blown out and its time fro some fresh ones. In my quest to thwert the problem on get teh rear tires to hook up i wanted to put the shocks that allow the front of the truck to rise and the to squat. who makes some fo these for our trucks i cant seem to find any, all i ever see are the edelbrock shocks in the catalogs. __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

05-30-2002, 06:30 AM	#2
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	I bought Rancho RSX's for my truck, they sure ride better than those old ones i had (i think gas charged champions or somethin). I know KYB and KONI will probly have things for your application, but you'll probably have to call them, they might not deal with vehicles in our weight range. They are the big racing shocks i know of. Otherwise i'm sure hecklehorn, gabriel and the others have stuff available. You'll probly have to find some knowledeable person though if things arent catalog listed. Good luck and happy hunting. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

06-03-2002, 09:08 AM	#3
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I used Gabriel gas ryder VST. Similar to the new valve sensing Edelbrock shock, at about 1/3 the price. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

06-12-2002, 10:28 PM	#6
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	i just changed my orginal spiral shocks for some napa premium gas shocks when i rebuilt my front end. i should notice a diff. __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

06-12-2002, 11:55 PM	#7
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	i havent ordered them yet but my local speed shop said lakewood lists drag shocks for trucks, im putting 50/50's up front and 90/10's out back, i wouldn't do that for the street though. Devin __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

06-03-2002, 10:58 PM	#4
LILREDGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA Posts: 461	Pep Boys has the VST Gabriel shocks, but be careful to check the fronts, my last set had sleeves in the upper eye, same diameter as the stud on the frame. They rechecked the part number and came up with another number that has the correct diameter rubber bushing with no sleeve. $19.99 each. Two different stores came up with the same bad part number, be aware.

06-04-2002, 12:57 AM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	i'd go wiht some nice rancho shocks 9000 i think, they have the 5 speed setting, now those are nice. set the rear and front to different settings.



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