another shock question for a gmc short bed
 

Hello forum. I have a 1966 gmc short bed. It has the Dana 44/354 rear end. It has 11 inch drums all round with the wide drums in rear (not like C10's). It has 8 leafs per side.
Question: as I begin to look into new shocks, I don't know whether to order for a light of heavy half. I was recommended to get Monroe Sensa Trac but the mail order folks show those listed for 1500 series (3/4 ton). Do I have a 3/4 ton?
I was about to order KYB Excel - G for front and those are listed under light duty trucks. Whatever type i get for front I will eventually get same brand and category for rear.
FYI: I am looking for a shock that dampens well but does not stiffen the ride. Thanks for feedback.

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If it's a 6 lug you have a 1000 aka 1/2 ton.
If it's an 8 lug you have a 1500 or 2500 aka 3/4 ton.
I got the KYB's for the front end of my 1500 and Love them. Got mine from O'riely auto.

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Thanks TJ. From other posts I've read, it sounds like KYB is the way to go. Just for clarification are we talking about the Excel G? Part number 34406 8 . by the way I'm glad you provided information on how to determine a light-duty from a three-quarter ton

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Your welcome! Yep, 344068 front shocks. I'll say for a 915 pound V6 up front they do a darn fine job. haha If your Really concerned about ride though you'll probably want to go with the $70 something pair. They would be stiffer. Unless you have a SBC or 6 banger in there.

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Mine is the 250 six. Glad to hear im on the right path. Do they also make the Excel's for the rear. Do u have the shock #s for rear?

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Yours half or 3/4? Judging by the gear ratio you provided I'm leaning towards half ton.

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Im wondering if a person could order heavy parts on a light duty (1/2 ton) back in 1966. Like 8 leaf springs. Based on your first response I assumed 1/2 ton since you mentioned six lug was the way to determine what you have. Either way, I am not seeking a stiffer ride.so I ill prob go with matching Excel' s on rear

Re: another shock question for a gmc short bed
 

Well according to O'reilly auto these are the ones.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0077&ppt=C0035

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Appreciate your time...

Re: another shock question for a gmc short bed
 

Sure! They are actually the same for half and 3/4 and probably the one tons. The pricing may be different cause I typed in my zip code. lol