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#957317 07/18/2013 7:45 PM
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I have a 1952 chevy 1/2 ton 1957 235 engine. i would like to know what shocks people are using.

any body have part numbers. i use advance autoparts and autozone here in NC.
Paul


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Get the averaged price gas charged shocks listed for that application. Naturally you don't want any cheapys but the big stong heavy duty are to stout for leaf springs. Leaf springs have friction in them & don't need a real strong shock.


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wodniw5 #957512 07/19/2013 3:24 PM
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they say they are no listed hence my problem

wodniw5 #957518 07/19/2013 3:49 PM
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..autozone...

...autozone...

I believe I used the gabrieals on my 50, either autozone or o'reilly auto

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try NAPA .... check e-bay, there's fronts on there right now for 53 trucks .... or check Ecklers .... or try Jim Carter, they're everywhere grin

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Front Shocks Monroe 5751 @ 51.00 ea
Rear Shocks Monroe 5803 @ 51.00 ea



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