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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: 78 Chevyrado on April 11, 2011, 09:50:42 am

Title: Shocks
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on April 11, 2011, 09:50:42 am

What shocks are you guys running?  I need some new ones, and I currently have These Monroes on there...  http://www.monroe.com/products/Gas-Magnum/Truck-Shock-Absorbers (http://www.monroe.com/products/Gas-Magnum/Truck-Shock-Absorbers)

The magnums arent bad, just didn't last too long- about 4 years and 20k miles.
Also, the truck is a 78 C20 with one ton springs all around for the lift, and its about 1.5 to 2 inches of lift from stock.

I was wondering if having the lift makes the shocks run in a different p[lace than they should and would make them wear faster or something.  They didn't bottom out and still had some travel left at full wheel travel.  So, can I get stock shocks, or do I HAVE TO get lift shocks?  My truck is technically lifted, but it's lifted so minimally, I don't know which one would work better.

Been looking at some KYB Monomax shocks.  They sound good, but the price is about 1/3 higher then the monroes I have now...  Wonder if they would be worth it?  I hear good things about them.
http://www.kyb.com/products/shocks/monomax.php (http://www.kyb.com/products/shocks/monomax.php)

I'm also kinda thinking that the bounce I had in the back accelerated the wear on the shocks too.  It was bad and constant above 45MPH.  Turned out to be an out of round brake drum.  

Title: Re: Shocks
Post by: zieg85 on April 11, 2011, 03:33:09 pm

I would get them for a 78 C30 and call it a day...

Title: Re: Shocks
Post by: Da67goatman on April 11, 2011, 06:36:10 pm

Bilsteins are supposed to be top notch, that's what I'm saving for. Def go for a monotube and gas charged regardless.

Title: Re: Shocks
Post by: beastie_3 on April 11, 2011, 07:29:24 pm

I have bilstein 5100s and I like them.

Title: Re: Shocks
Post by: cvbear on April 11, 2011, 08:10:02 pm

We have Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks on our truck.  They were outrageously expensive (IMO) but they did make a noticible difference in the ride compared to the cheap ones that were on the truck when we got it.

Title: Re: Shocks
Post by: Skunksmash on May 01, 2011, 08:44:53 pm

I'd have to go with the bilstein's as well. I love the way my friend's truck rides on his bilsteins. I just got the cheapo KYB's and they certainly improved things, but not like his set of bilstiens. Expensive though. Although, you're getting a better deal in the end cause I think they are supposed to last like 80K miles.

Title: Re: Shocks
Post by: rwhit57 on May 01, 2011, 09:21:58 pm

I don't care about your shocks, I just love your truck!! LOL 

Title: Re: Shocks
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on May 01, 2011, 10:10:18 pm

Thanks!


I'm thinking of going beilsteins, my dad has some and loves them.  I have a couple of weeks to pick some, I got my E-fans this week and have to get brake rotors next week, then maybe after that.