saw the rear helper bags post

[jo3y1nf4nt3]

but are the air adjustable shocks (like the monroes) just the same?  whenever i put some things in the bed(mower and other things) the rear sags.  it's pretty pathetic and i think the shmuck before took out one of my 4 or 5 leaves.  so, now i'm down to 3 or 4, i forget.... anyways, would the monroes be smooth (without a load as i seldom load it up) as any other shock?  i don't want to have to buy a new shock i.e. edelbrock type Plus the helper bags if the air adjustables would take care of both of them.  grazi...

[werewolfx13]

Those air shocks dont provide much in the way of load assist.

[jo3y1nf4nt3]

not even for leveling if i'm moving furniture or whatnot?  that's what i was afraid of....$70 a pair seemed too good to be true....what to do what to do....

[werewolfx13]

They don't handle a lot of pressure, and dont have enough surface area to offer much support..they're mainly for smoothing the ride out.

I put a set of Gabriel coilover overload shocks on the '84 my dad now has, and they REALLY softened the ride and greatly increased its ride height with a load. That truck rides a fair bit nicer than my '83..Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any place that sells those coilovers anymore. I bought that set from JCW.

[zieg85]

3 or 4 springs may be all your truck came with depending on the GVCR rating.  What comes on from the factory varies between GMC and Chevy even.  1/2 Ton SWB had the least.....

[VileZambonie]

I haven't seen coil overs for these trucks in YEARS! I don't think anyone makes em.. The air bag helpers work pretty good. We put a set in a truck last year that tows a 5th wheel. Worked great

[werewolfx13]

I bought these gabriels about 3 years ago..

I found them, JCW has em again..heres a link for rear shocks for a 1/2t 2wd, but they sell front shocks for 2wds, and front and rear shocks for 4wd trucks.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10101/s-10101/p-100000229145/mediaCode-ZX/appId-11246418/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:10000022914511246418