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Title: Shock absorbers recommended for 1980 Chevrolet Blazer
Post by: GUILLERMOARIAST on January 22, 2010, 08:38:27 am

Good day people, i have a 1980 Chevrolet Blazer 4wd, 250 cid engine.
It has a problem with suspension, it jumps and vibrate so much on unpaved roads, i thinks it happens because of the cheap shocks i bought. So i would like you to suggest me what type and brand of shocks will be suitable in order to solve this issue.
My truck has 31" tires and is 2" lifted over the normal height.

Thanks

Title: Re: Shock absorbers recommended for 1980 Chevrolet Blazer
Post by: beastie_3 on January 22, 2010, 03:54:44 pm

I have had good luck with Bilstiens.

Title: Re: Shock absorbers recommended for 1980 Chevrolet Blazer
Post by: Irish_Alley on January 23, 2010, 04:34:34 am

what type of lift, is it all springs or just blocks?

Title: Re: Shock absorbers recommended for 1980 Chevrolet Blazer
Post by: VileZambonie on January 23, 2010, 12:17:50 pm

Check the front end first and your tires

Title: Re: Shock absorbers recommended for 1980 Chevrolet Blazer
Post by: Chevalade on January 23, 2010, 07:59:54 pm

Bilstein 5100 series are great inexpensive shocks.

Title: Re: Shock absorbers recommended for 1980 Chevrolet Blazer
Post by: heavychevy91 on February 01, 2010, 08:44:43 am

I have had good luck with Monroes. Hows you tire pressure, sounds like it could be high

Title: Re: Shock absorbers recommended for 1980 Chevrolet Blazer
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on February 02, 2010, 03:30:45 pm

I've been putting Monroe Gas-Magnums on all the trucks.  Never a problem and I've only needed one set per truck so far.

Title: Re: Shock absorbers recommended for 1980 Chevrolet Blazer
Post by: 1980c10 on February 24, 2010, 09:17:15 pm

I went with the top choice in monroes and they ride great