1960 budget lowering shocks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**slepysal** · 06-11-2023, 12:08 PM

I picked up some wheels on Offer up for a killer deal the rears are a tight fit but no rubbing.
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The front shocks started making a groaning noise so I decided it was time to replace them. They were KYB #KG5452
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Not wanting to spend $55.00 each I crossed referenced them and came up with Monroe#32194 ( off of 1989 s10 Blazer) for 20.00 ea.
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They required some slight mods to fit.

**slepysal** · 06-11-2023, 12:17 PM

The Monroe's have a bushing on both ends. The lower one needs to be removed. Simple to do using a puller, 11mm drive , rachet ,and some silicone spray. Drop the 11 mm socket in the eyelet and press out

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**slepysal** · 06-11-2023, 12:24 PM

The upper bushing needs to be ground down a bit about 1/4" or so
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I used my non CAL-OSHA approved angle grinder
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Nice ride and I saved some cash.
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AcampoDave · 06-11-2023, 10:26 PM

Nice ride...saved cash...and the wheels look great. A triple play!

**slepysal** · 06-12-2023, 09:03 PM

Thanks !!

jchav62 · 06-13-2023, 10:10 AM

Mr. Sal! It's nice to see you and your ride are still in action...

Great info!

**slepysal** · 06-13-2023, 08:17 PM

Mr. Joe!!! I'm still kicking and cruising !!! Good to hear from you !

**MusicMan70** · 06-13-2023, 11:21 PM

Great write up Slepysal! Thanks for the detail and part numbers as well

**slepysal** · 06-13-2023, 11:42 PM

Thank you

**ChiefRocka** · 06-14-2023, 01:48 PM

Hey SAL...

Still looking good my man !!

**slepysal** · 06-14-2023, 08:31 PM

Hey John!! Hope all is well

06-11-2023, 12:08 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	1960 budget lowering shocks I picked up some wheels on Offer up for a killer deal the rears are a tight fit but no rubbing. The front shocks started making a groaning noise so I decided it was time to replace them. They were KYB #KG5452 Not wanting to spend $55.00 each I crossed referenced them and came up with Monroe#32194 ( off of 1989 s10 Blazer) for 20.00 ea. They required some slight mods to fit. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-11-2023, 12:17 PM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks The Monroe's have a bushing on both ends. The lower one needs to be removed. Simple to do using a puller, 11mm drive , rachet ,and some silicone spray. Drop the 11 mm socket in the eyelet and press out __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-11-2023, 10:26 PM	#4
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,733	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks Nice ride...saved cash...and the wheels look great. A triple play!

06-12-2023, 09:03 PM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks Thanks !! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-13-2023, 10:10 AM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks Mr. Sal! It's nice to see you and your ride are still in action... Great info! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-11-2023, 12:24 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks The upper bushing needs to be ground down a bit about 1/4" or so I used my non CAL-OSHA approved angle grinder Nice ride and I saved some cash. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-13-2023, 08:17 PM	#7
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks Mr. Joe!!! I'm still kicking and cruising !!! Good to hear from you ! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-13-2023, 11:21 PM	#8
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,826	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks Great write up Slepysal! Thanks for the detail and part numbers as well __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-13-2023, 11:42 PM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks Thank you __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-14-2023, 01:48 PM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks Hey SAL... Still looking good my man !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-14-2023, 08:31 PM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 budget lowering shocks Hey John!! Hope all is well __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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