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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: 1986GMCSierra on December 21, 2014, 10:39:48 am
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hey new member here.. What kind of shocks do u guys think i should put on a stock 1986 C1500 if i want a smooth ride but can still haul a little in the bed?
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If it's a stock truck and you want the best of both then get factory AC Delco shocks from a dealer or auto parts store that sells Delco. If you can't find them in Delco then get a set of factory replacements from a good company, Monroe, Bilstein, Rancho, etc.
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I would stay away from the Monroe max-too stiff
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Bilstein 5100's are nice that's what I put on but that's for a lifted 85'
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Have you found anything yet 86GMC?
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Bilstiens or the adjustable ranchos
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I run Monroe coil over shocks on my trucks. They give you an extra 450 ish lbs. of capacity.
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Have you found anything yet 86GMC?
no but not in a hurry to buy just want to know what to get when i get to the point and btw i am from ripon, i saw u are from modesto... thanks for the advise btw but where did u buy your shocks
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Bilstiens or the adjustable ranchos
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where would i look to buy those kind of shocks from??
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Oh cool. Couple of the guys in the shop live in Ripon. I got my shocks at O'Reilly's couple years ago. Where are you located now if you don't mind me asking?
Summit would probably be your best bet for the most variety of shocks.
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Oh cool. Couple of the guys in the shop live in Ripon. I got my shocks at O'Reilly's couple years ago. Where are you located now if you don't mind me asking?
Summit would probably be your best bet for the most variety of shocks.
over by stouffer park area but not spring creek
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Oh ok cool. Got pics of the truck?
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Oh ok cool. Got pics of the truck?
here ya go
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Nice truck!
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Yes,really nice truck
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Yes,really nice truck
check out my les install i just posted a picture
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Yes,really nice truck
check out my les install i just posted a picture
led install i meant
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Rancho makes some that are adjustable stiffness
RS-9000
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For cheap - Monroe Blue.
Better valving and less cheap - Monroe Black.
Even better shock than Monroe - KYB
Even better shock than KYB - Bilstein
Even better shock than Bilstein - Koni
Shocks don't hold a vehicle up, so it really won't matter which one you get for load capacity. How well it deals with carrying that load will depend on valving. Good valving comes with a price. I run Monroe blues in mine.
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thanks for the help guys
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I'm running Monroe Gas Magnums