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I am restoring a 1954 chevy truck, and am interested in purchasing new shock absorbers. I found two shock absorbers on ebay and their serial number is 5559841 superide Delco product Daytona Ohio 17B60 and am wondering if they are compatible with the truck shocks.
Thanks, Abe

Hi Abe, firstly welcome.

I'll be honest i'm not sure about the Delco shocks,but do you have the original ones?
Also is originality an issue?

I'm not sure about Chevy truck parts availability in your part of the world but it might be easier to go to your local car parts dealer and try and match the original shocks with a modern equivalent.
Although someone else might chime in and confirm if the eBay ones are suitable.
Good luck!
Jock

Hi Jock,thanks for the answer
I would really like to stay with the hydrolic schocks but i havn't been able to find them. I saw your photos - impressive work! Did you use on your truck hydrolic shocks or gas ones? (those lovely blue ones)
I'm not sure if the shocks i have are the originals or have been replaced, their serial number is 843V3J88/02 Delco products Daytona Ohio USA 2A545303379. Originality is not really an issue but i would rathr stay with the hydrolice unless you have any other suggestions
Thanks, Abe

Thans for the kind words Abe.
The blue shocks are gas filled units I got when I converted my Mustang II to Air ride suspension.(I can't even remember what make though) I'll have a look later...
I do think they would be too long in a stock installation and as you can see they're located in a totally different place from stock.
I'd be very suprised if yours haven't been replaced at some time in your trucks long life.

If you have an old shock you'll need to measure the open and closed lengths and try to find an equivalent unit.
Obviously the bolt diameter/bush mounts are critical too.

Personally I would opt for gas units (if you can get them) as they offer better overall control and better handling.
If I find out any more info,i'll let you know.

got 2 today form autozone- # 5826 for 19.00 each. Gabriel (81270)
has threads on both ends of the shock (this was the front)

You would be amazed at how many parts like brake systems, king pins, tie rod ends, shackles and shocks are still available from FLAPS or NAPA. There is IMO no need to go to an aftermarket supplier for these parts. These companies most likely buy them from the same place you can and then up charge you.