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78Chev
02-20-2007, 23:39
Just got back from my first trip since the rebuild was complete. Cruised great and got 20+ mpg round trip even against a pretty good head wind going out to Portland OR. A few years ago I put some pretty stiff Monroe shocks on it and the trip was almost unbearably jarring. Can you all recommend a set of shocks to make this thing ride like a nice half ton 2WD again? My wife thanks you in advance. Many thanks.
Randy

john8662
02-21-2007, 08:57
I'm interested in what others have tried in this same situation as well.

My '86 has the same shocks (Monroe Sensatrak - Black tube) and I noticed the same thing...

But, since I also own the 3/4 ton burb, the 1/2 ton with the Monroes feels "mushy" anyways.

But I know what you mean.

Some of the ride is also in your tires too.

Great to hear that the truck performed well on the trip! Exciting!

78Chev
02-22-2007, 10:24
Any recommendations?

DmaxMaverick
02-22-2007, 10:32
Any recommendations?

Bilstein .