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I have never replaced shocks since I owned the truck. So I know they are bad. Its time to swap them out.
What I need to know is, is there a special shock I should use being I have leaf springs front and rear?
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So Whats a good shock? Monroe? I was looking at the same one's I have on the stepper
from KYB. Its a great shock.

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Then I found these ones also.

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So whats good for a K20 4x4 with no lift?

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My dad and I have had quite a few squares over the years. Bilstein and KYB are our go to shocks.
Bilsteins are more expensive and I think the KYB mono max shocks are almost as good and are $25 cheaper each if you are looking at the 4600s (blue and yellow).

My dad had the KYB gas a just shocks on his K15 but it was only for paved roads. I went with the KYB mono max as I liked how the shock had a larger diameter body and was better at getting rid of some heat when used on gravel roads and towing.

But really anything will be better than what you have now.

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Nasty-LSX said:
I have never replaced shocks since I owned the truck. So I know they are bad. Its time to swap them out.
What I need to know is, is there a special shock I should use being I have leaf springs front and rear?
here what it looks like now.

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Clean the old ones up look for numbers,buy the exact same thing,those ones lasted,like 100 years.
 
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depends on what kind of ride you want.
if your looking for a shock to help handling, go with a nitrogen shock, if your looking for a smooth ride, go a hydraulic shock.
just yesterday we put 4 new Skyjacker hydro's on my sons truck, very good ride and reasonable cost. i run Skyjacker nitrogens on my crew and my son also uses nitrogen kyb's on his firebird, handles like it's on rails and corners extremely flat
 
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White shocks could have been Gabriels. I've had good luck with Gabriel.

My chart:

Monroe- bottom feeders, cheapest
Gabriel- More money, much better
KYB- More money again
Bilstein- Top. Do you need the top? most expensive
 
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We are gonna go with some Rancho white with Red boots.. Went for those because of the 2" lift. They offered an extended shock.
 
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RaisedK5 said:
I like the KYBs that I put on my Silverado.

And you might want to put a put a brake drum back on there. :p
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If you only knew the BS I'm going through to find GOOD replacements. Mine are still thick, but NO one will turn them. Might just reuse them. I wanted them perfectly flat since the shoes were new including wheel master cylinder and hardware.
 
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Nasty-LSX said:
If you only knew the BS I'm going through to find GOOD replacements. Mine are still thick, but NO one will turn them. Might just reuse them. I wanted them perfectly flat since the shoes were new including wheel master cylinder and hardware.
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Not sure I’ve ever seen a warped drum. Do you think it’s out of round? If not, hit those mfers with a flapper wheel or wire wheel. Scuff real good and see how awesome your new brakes are!
 
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KYB for shocks. Unless you’re selling it soon then find something that’s cheaper chit than the Monroe’s. They’re out there…lol
Of Bilsteins if your planning on a 20 year relationship and no lift kit or falling out. Hahaha
 
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KYB monomax for the win. Be ready for a wrestling match to install them. The difference in ride will be exceptionally better.
 
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