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71-longbed · 04-21-2003, 01:41 PM

i got heavy duty monroe gas shocks in the front .... i need new air shocks for the back ,....any suggestions ....wether thats a good idea to stick with the air lift shocks.... i dont think you really feel the back shocks that much ...i might be wrong

*Piston* · 04-21-2003, 01:44 PM

Air shocks can be good if you do occasional hauling and need a bit of support. I personally havn't had a use for them but then again, I dont haul much stuff or have a trailer.

71-longbed · 04-21-2003, 02:21 PM

i help friends and family move once in a while .... i haven't made up my mind ........yet

69sixpackbee · 04-21-2003, 04:50 PM

Piston, what kind of paint are you using?

*Piston* · 04-21-2003, 04:52 PM

PPG base/clear

MU72 · 04-21-2003, 05:03 PM

Great looking truck!

pat · 04-21-2003, 06:53 PM

I always thought of posi rear ends as completely locked differential all the time. Now that I think about it, do the wheels always turn together, or only when spinning? Like when you turn in a small circle, one wheel will turn more than the other, or will both turn the same amount? I used to think that you would get lots of tire wear with a posi, but i dunno. dumb question but .

Very nice truck, wish I could work that fast.

*Piston* · 04-21-2003, 07:51 PM

With a posi you can turn turn corners and the "limited slip" or "posi" differential will allow one axle or the other to slip a small amount. This allows you to turn sharp turns without wearing the tires.

Now a Spool on the other hand is probably what your thinking about. It causes both rear tires to turn at the same speed no matter what the condition. They are "locked" together.

weasel29gm · 04-22-2003, 09:21 AM

Lookin' good!!!!!!! Gonna be a nice one!!!!!

Roberty · 04-23-2003, 01:01 PM

Just thought I'd let you know, Piston, that I made it back in one piece from my road trip from picking up that 383 short block. 1500 miles exactly in just under 30 hours!! Whew, I'm tired - Going to go take a nap now before my family and me head to the beach on vacation. 1500 miles - what's another 3 or 400 tonight - LOL.
Robert

**nightmare** · 04-23-2003, 01:26 PM

hey roberty, when we went to pick up my gmc from up there in missouri, we went 1800 miles in exactly 29 hours. now that was a trip. from houston, tx to lone jack, mo and back.

pat · 04-23-2003, 05:19 PM

Thanks Piston

*Piston* · 04-23-2003, 08:27 PM

Robert, It was good to meet you and your dad. Glad you guys had a safe trip!

Also wanted to thank every one here for helping with my project. I hated to sell all those parts but it will help complete the truck and pay a few other bills.
I can't believe all that stuff sold within 1 week!!!!!! This is a great place

teeitup · 04-23-2003, 08:52 PM

Hey, that looks GOOD Garrett!

04-21-2003, 01:41 PM	#26
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i got heavy duty monroe gas shocks in the front .... i need new air shocks for the back ,....any suggestions ....wether thats a good idea to stick with the air lift shocks.... i dont think you really feel the back shocks that much ...i might be wrong __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-21-2003, 02:21 PM	#28
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i help friends and family move once in a while .... i haven't made up my mind ........yet __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-21-2003, 05:03 PM	#31
MU72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Maryville Mo Posts: 122	Great looking truck! __________________ 72 Cheyenne 1/2T LWB original ochre/white 09 Silverado ECSB 76 International ScoutII

04-21-2003, 06:53 PM	#32
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	questin about posi I always thought of posi rear ends as completely locked differential all the time. Now that I think about it, do the wheels always turn together, or only when spinning? Like when you turn in a small circle, one wheel will turn more than the other, or will both turn the same amount? I used to think that you would get lots of tire wear with a posi, but i dunno. dumb question but . Very nice truck, wish I could work that fast. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

04-22-2003, 09:21 AM	#34
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Lookin' good!!!!!!! Gonna be a nice one!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

04-21-2003, 01:44 PM	#27
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Air shocks can be good if you do occasional hauling and need a bit of support. I personally havn't had a use for them but then again, I dont haul much stuff or have a trailer.

04-21-2003, 04:50 PM	#29
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Piston, what kind of paint are you using?

04-21-2003, 04:52 PM	#30
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	PPG base/clear

04-21-2003, 07:51 PM	#33
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	With a posi you can turn turn corners and the "limited slip" or "posi" differential will allow one axle or the other to slip a small amount. This allows you to turn sharp turns without wearing the tires. Now a Spool on the other hand is probably what your thinking about. It causes both rear tires to turn at the same speed no matter what the condition. They are "locked" together.

04-23-2003, 01:01 PM	#35
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	Just thought I'd let you know, Piston, that I made it back in one piece from my road trip from picking up that 383 short block. 1500 miles exactly in just under 30 hours!! Whew, I'm tired - Going to go take a nap now before my family and me head to the beach on vacation. 1500 miles - what's another 3 or 400 tonight - LOL. Robert __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

04-23-2003, 05:19 PM	#37
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Thanks Piston __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

04-23-2003, 08:27 PM	#38
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Robert, It was good to meet you and your dad. Glad you guys had a safe trip! Also wanted to thank every one here for helping with my project. I hated to sell all those parts but it will help complete the truck and pay a few other bills. I can't believe all that stuff sold within 1 week!!!!!! This is a great place

04-23-2003, 08:52 PM	#39
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Hey, that looks GOOD Garrett! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"



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