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#725540 03/01/2011 9:02 AM
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Howdy!
I was wanting to buy new shocks for my 57 half ton GMC soon and i was wanting to know if anybody here had any suggestions on what type to get. What brand and/or size should i get? I dont have the originals anymore so i dont really have much to match up with, and the truck is down to the bare chasis so i cant really get an accurate measurement on the travel distance. The suspension is stock hieght.
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If you get a name brand you should be fine ,and you can get them from a FLAPS ,just get stock ones they will be the right ht.that are made for you're truck.

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Are all four the same size?
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I think you should find the correct shocks listed at a good parts house, whether they're still available or not ... the front and back are different because of different loading front and back ... not sure GMC is the same, but the Chevy numbers are:
rear, Monroe "Limited Edition" LE10018 [pair] or Gabriel 82060 [each] ... front, Monroe 3100 or Gabriel 82047

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Originally Posted by gumbi
Are all four the same size?
Cody
Here's a reference that may help you find what you're looking for.


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