62 4x4 Shock Help
I need some help. I need to replace the front and rear shocks on my 62 K20 and having a hard time finding any that fit. I'm hoping not to spend crazy money for them $600. Can any of you K20 guys out there let me know what you are using? Thanks
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You'll need to swap out the rubber bushings. I used energy suspension hourglass ones and i believe rears need 3/4" parrt number 9.810G Just pry the original bushings out with a large flat blade and pop new ones in I did fronts same way except bushings are 5/8" and shocks are KYB KG5417 I came up with these by measuring the original spirals at full extension and full compression and matched them from the KYB specs. |
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I just recently bought a pair of new old stock MONROE 66833 shocks for the my 66 K20 rear off e-bay for $50 including shipping. I came up with that shock after crossing part numbers. The eyes and bushings are the right size but I have not installed them yet as the rear axle is still out of my truck. I am running stock height on my K20 and still have those massive original spring blocks, so shock length is an important consideration. For the price I couldn't pass on the shocks. When I get them installed I will post with results.
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Parts book pages front and rear shocks
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Monroe 66833 Compressed length 14.97" Extended length 24.63" Travel 9.66" KYB KG5466 Compressed length 14.09" Extended length 22.95" Travel 8.86" |
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Thank you for the information very helpful. I Measured both shocks Collapsed and extended.
The Front Collapsed: 13.25", Extended:22", Travel Length:8.75" The Rear Collapsed: 15.75", Extended:23.75", Travel Length:8" Thank you for your help. |
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Same shocks for 61 GMC k1000?
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Thanks for the help. Always seems like a challenge to get information on 60-62 GMC.
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