Shocks for 1000 Series 2WD

[aphaynes]

Ok guys! What shocks do you all like to use on your GMC 1000 Series 2WD trucks and why? Mine needs them in the front and rear. I still have standard suspension, drum brakes, etc. all the way around.

Are shocks a pain to change on these old trucks. I have never changed shocks on anything.

[Funky61]

I have used Gabriel Sensa-trac as well as KYB's and Monroe's.

The Gabriel was called Classic's and rode really smooth. KYB's can be a bit rough depending.

Shocks are a good beginner project to do and you don't have to necessarily take off the wheels to do them.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7556

[BarryGMC]

Kyb now on the 65. Rides good. Back 10 leaf packs are rough.

[aphaynes]

Thanks guys!

[aphaynes]

BarryGMC - for the KYB is that the KYB GR-2/Excel-G Series?

[BarryGMC]

No idea. I would need to look.

[BarryGMC]

Gr 2. Sorry for the delay

[aphaynes]

Originally Posted by BarryGMC

Gr 2. Sorry for the delay

Cool. Thanks. So the ride is good but you made a comment about the back being rough?

[BarryGMC]

The rear has the stock 7 leaf springs plus 3 added leafs. On top of that it has 4 leaf over loads. 40 sheets of rock or a cord of wood it rides great. This old guy was a camper truck. It has some cool old home built mods to make it camper worthy.

[aphaynes]

Originally Posted by BarryGMC

The rear has the stock 7 leaf springs plus 3 added leafs. On top of that it has 4 leaf over loads. 40 sheets of rock or a cord of wood it rides great. This old guy was a camper truck. It has some cool old home built mods to make it camper worthy.

Ok...mine has 7 leaf springs plus 3 added leafs you mentioned.
It has been forever since I have seen a camper mounted on the back of a truck. It has probably been 25+ years since I actually slept in one. I guess they are not as popular as they once were.