Best place to buy new shocks for older cars

[burbguy82]

So I wanting to buy some new shocks for my 86 K30 truck ........I think the truck needs them.

question is:

What is the best way in going about getting new shocks for the truck....new as in manufactured fairly recently

Where to go?
How to date shocks?
where to avoid?

 

[RoadDukie]

Rockauto.com all day long. Plenty of choices too.

 

[Brian123]

So I wanting to buy some new shocks for my 86 K30 truck ........I think the truck needs them.

question is:

What is the best way in going about getting new shocks for the truck....new as in manufactured fairly recently

Where to go?
How to date shocks?
where to avoid?

Look at your Thread Title and Change It!

 

[BrendanC]

bilstein 4600/5100’s. best shocks on the planet

 

[Zee09]

Look at your Thread Title and Change It!

That's German for shocks...

 

[burbguy82]

Rockauto.com all day long. Plenty of choices too.

avoid or no?

 

[burbguy82]

Look at your Thread Title and Change It!

i cannot it seems maybe @dnewton3 can for me. or others. my computer broke and i misspelling stuff on my fone.

 

[DuckRyder]

SUMMIT

BILSTEIN.

 

[MCompact]

Bilstein.

 

[Zee09]

i cannot it seems maybe @dnewton3 can for me. or others. my computer broke and i misspelling stuff on my fone.

My phone puts periods everywhere

 

[AutoMechanic]

Any auto parts store usually has name brand shocks like Monroe, Bilstien etc. Around here all the parts stores have stuff for older cars especially common ones.

 

[fantastic]

Monroe 9000 adjustable's (Lifetime Warranty?)
Lower the dial to make it smooth as a Caddy or turn it up to 9 to haul some weight.

 

[Sumboodie]

My phone puts periods everywhere

Mine too. And adds random words at times.

 

[Sumboodie]

Unless it's some hot rod or purpose built truck, whatever Schucks, NAPA, etc has is plenty fine

 

[burbguy82]

so, i think many are missing the point repectfully....

the truck is old....who is to say the new shocks arent 20 years old in the box? does tgat matter? not brand specific, just want a reasonably new shock. i had git some rsncho 9000s a while back and one was bad.....old...verified my ramcho, amd tgey would not warranty......

 

[Olds394]

bilstein 4600/5100’s. best shocks on the planet

I have never regretted putting monotubes on my pickup.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Bilstein 4600 from Rock Auto, Summit, or whatever reputable seller has the best price

 

[factorytuned2012]

what are you looking for ride wise. Something comparable to stock ride or you want better handling and control? Mono tubes would be the way to go. Monroe’s Gabriel’s or KYB’s are great shocks sachs and bilstein also.

 

[SC Maintenance]

so, i think many are missing the point repectfully....

the truck is old....who is to say the new shocks arent 20 years old in the box? does tgat matter? not brand specific, just want a reasonably new shock. i had git some rsncho 9000s a while back and one was bad.....old...verified my ramcho, amd tgey would not warranty......

If your worried about it order bilsteins from your favorite local retailer , and if there old and dusty send them back.

I bet shocks for that rig turn a lot faster than you think. There’s plenty still around.

 

[Nick1994]

I can’t imagine a 40 year old K30 riding any different with a $20 shock vs a $150 shock.

I’d just order something relatively ok off of Rock Auto and call it good.

I put some Monroe’s on my ‘96 Cherokee 8+ years ago and they’re fine.