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Offline 1986GMCSierra

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Shocks
« on: December 21, 2014, 10:39:48 am »
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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Re: Shocks
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2014, 03:12:54 pm »
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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Re: Shocks
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2014, 06:12:21 pm »
I would stay away from the Monroe max-too stiff

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Re: Shocks
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2014, 03:06:14 pm »
Bilstein 5100's are nice that's what I put on but that's for a lifted 85'

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Re: Shocks
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2014, 09:33:15 pm »
Have you found anything yet 86GMC?
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Re: Shocks
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2014, 08:07:54 am »
Bilstiens or the adjustable ranchos


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Re: Shocks
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2014, 08:46:14 am »
I run Monroe coil over shocks on my trucks. They give you an extra 450 ish lbs. of capacity.
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Offline 1986GMCSierra

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Re: Shocks
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2014, 12:35:59 am »
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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Re: Shocks
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2014, 12:37:07 am »


Bilstiens or the adjustable ranchos


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where would i look to buy those kind of shocks from??

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Re: Shocks
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2014, 01:54:56 am »
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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Re: Shocks
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2014, 10:58:00 am »
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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Re: Shocks
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2014, 01:35:31 pm »
Oh ok cool. Got pics of the truck?
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Re: Shocks
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Re: Shocks
« Reply #13 on: December 26, 2014, 02:54:51 pm »
Oh ok cool. Got pics of the truck?
here ya go

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Re: Shocks
« Reply #14 on: December 26, 2014, 04:36:35 pm »
Nice truck!
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