1
Welcome,
Guest
. Please
login
or
register
.
1 Hour
1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
Forever
Login with username, password and session length
News:
Registration and Posting Agreement
Home
Forum
Store
Help
Search
Gallery
Login
Register
73-87chevytrucks.com
»
73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks
»
4 Wheel Drives
»
quad front shocks
« previous
next »
Print
Pages: [
1
]
Go Down
Author
Topic: quad front shocks (Read 7123 times)
snibook7537
Registered Users
Posts: 118
Vince Ziolkowski
quad front shocks
«
on:
November 22, 2011, 01:28:49 AM »
I was just looking and saw a bracket for the quad shocks. I've only saw one truck with these before and was told they were a factory option. I am just wondering if those brackets bolt up to a regular frame with only 1 shock per side. Also is there really any advantage to them, to they help with the ride, control, something? Just wondering if I could go ahead and buy the brackets, shocks, and hardware and see an improvement over a stock regular setup with just the two. By the way the truck is an 85 K-10 shortbed with a 6.2 I'm going to likely put a plow on it for some light use( my driveway, grandparents, family etc...) I will also be putting an add-a-leaf on the front as well. So basically does this actually do something or does it just look cool.
Thanks in advance
Vince
«
Last Edit: December 12, 2011, 08:55:02 PM by Captkaos
»
Logged
1984 Fiero se pwr windows Holley TBi, cam, 86 5spd
1987 GMC V3500 350 TBi 4spd 205 t-case
Shoulda never sold:
1976 c-10 beater 250-6 4spd no pwr steering, brakes. Recycling truck
Edahall
Frequent Member
Posts: 311
Re: quad front shocks
«
Reply #1 on:
November 22, 2011, 09:41:28 AM »
My 1990 Suburban had quads on it but it got taken off because it rode too bouncy. It rides a lot better with the singles.
Logged
1990 ¾ ton 4x4 Chevy Suburban
-Cummins Diesel - 12 valve - factory rebuilt
-6 speed bullet proof manual transmission - NV5600
-Gear Vendors Overdrive
-Upgraded Holset HX-35 turbo
-NP205 iron transfer case
-3.73 gears
-2" Lift
rustymitchell
Newbie
Posts: 22
Re: quad front shocks
«
Reply #2 on:
November 22, 2011, 12:15:44 PM »
The brackets bolt to a regular frame but of course you'll have to drill some holes. I don't think they are necessary unless you are running bigger tires (35's and over), or using a bunch of heavy duty applications. I would just go with a quality set of gas shocks. If you don't like how it feels with the plow on then you could consider it, but until then I wouldn't bother with the quad shocks
Logged
79K20 350 sm465 np205
76C10 350 TH350
Engineer
Senior Member
Posts: 1402
Re: quad front shocks
«
Reply #3 on:
November 23, 2011, 05:14:37 PM »
I put the quad shocks on my sled puller.
As far as a street truck I'm sure a good set of singles will do just fine.
However, if you do deceide to add the factory quad shocks the holes should already be in the frame for the brackets.
Logged
2002 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 8.1/ZF6sp RC/LB
2001 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 6.0/4L85E EC/SB
1997 Chevy Blazer 4x4
1994 Chevy K-2500 4x4 C6P 5.7/4L80E
1979 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10
1977 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10 454
Dad of an Eagle Scout, and a Life Scout
Da67goatman
Site Supporters
Junior Member
Posts: 757
Burban
Re: quad front shocks
«
Reply #4 on:
November 23, 2011, 05:51:53 PM »
The purpose of having multiple shocks is to disperse the load and heat buildup into multiple bodies. Repeated rapid cycling of the shocks generates heat which can cause aeration of the fluid, resulting in weakened shock absorption. Having multiple shocks, spreads the load of those cycles into multiple bodies of fluid resulting in longer more predictable shock absorbing.
Logged
<Pitcrew>
1989 R2500 Suburban mild 350 TBI 700r4 10.5" 14bolt 4.10 w/ 33s
1992 fullsize Blazer 4x4 35s no lift, 4.10s, Hella driving lights, TJ Flares, Huge bumpers, Snorkel, custom interior
snibook7537
Registered Users
Posts: 118
Vince Ziolkowski
Re: quad front shocks
«
Reply #5 on:
November 23, 2011, 10:09:01 PM »
I'll probably hold off on them for now. I've got a set of 1 ton axles that I want to put under her this coming summer so I might not even worry about it until then.
Logged
1984 Fiero se pwr windows Holley TBi, cam, 86 5spd
1987 GMC V3500 350 TBi 4spd 205 t-case
Shoulda never sold:
1976 c-10 beater 250-6 4spd no pwr steering, brakes. Recycling truck
Print
Pages: [
1
]
Go Up
« previous
next »
73-87chevytrucks.com
»
73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks
»
4 Wheel Drives
»
quad front shocks