Shock/Sway bar ?

[87sierra]

okay first off I am looking for good shocks for towing/Hauling and daily driving since I believe the truck has the original shocks.
I am looking at buying either:
Rancho RS5000 series shocks
Monroe Gas-matic shocks
monroe Gas magnum shocks
Kyb Gas Shocks

Also I just found out that the D/S sway bar frame bracket that the sway bar bushing mounts to is bent. And was wondering if i could pull it off and bend it back to the way it was or if i have to get a new one and where to get a new one. I am alos going to replace the bushings for the sway bar at the same time.

 

[PrairieDrifter]

I wouldn't really worry about bending the bracket back to its original position, it may weaken but if it breaks while driving or something it won't cause problems other than ride problems, unless it makes a noise from hitting against something. And for your shocks its more of a personal preference on how you like your ride quality

 

[68post]

I've had great luck with the "Gas Magnums" on full size trucks and wouldn't consider the "Gasmatics" which I installed on my wife's blazer - not happy with them at all !