Front Upper Shock Mounts

[YukonJack]

I was following a previous thread that died. I recently received my F1 upper shock mounts and don't want to buy the wrong shocks. Originally I heard 70's-80's Chevy pick up. Then saw Monroe 555004 and Gabriel 81676. So my question is what shock is the best option. Previous thread left this unanswered. I would like to get the shocks before I start taking it apart.

[Alshere59]

I think you will find the best option is what will work on your car for its height. I had to change mine out after I replaced the front leaf springs due to the change in the amount of travel I needed. All of the shocks listed give about the same amount of travel except the Chevy truck.

As Don listed in the other thread you have these travel ranges.

Gabriel Guardian

81676 - 11.12 collapsed, 17.73 extended

Here is what I was able to find on the Monroe

555004 GasMagnum

Technical dimensions:

Compressed length- 11.250.

Extended length- 17.875.

Travel - 6.625 inches.

Adding in a 1978 1/2 ton rear shock we get this.

Extended Length: 23.26 in.

Collapsed Length: 14.23 in.

Stroke: 9.03 in

or the front for the Cheby

Extended Length: 15.00 in.

Collapsed Length: 9.95 in.

Stroke: 5.03 in.

You get more travel length but the compressed length may be a bit long. So as said, you have to mount them and see what fits based on your expected travel in your suspension. I liked the results and think you will as well take care..

Edited June 8, 2011 by Alshere59
added the front for comparison.