Looking for numbers for rear shocks

[Guest Dave Claussen]

Does anyone have a part number from say, Napa, for the rear shocks for a '52 b3c. I had the shocks that were on the truck when I got it, but there weren't any numbers left that were legible. I'm betting someone out there has replaced their shocks recently. My local Napa didn't have a listing that far back, so we tried to find something by just going on the compressed and extended length and the size of the mounting bushings. Any kind of part number would make this a whole lot easier. Napa supposedly has Monroe shocks. It wouldn't even have to be a Monroe shock, but they might be able to cross reference a different manufacturer. Thanks in advance. Dave

[Zeke1953]

Just replaced all four shocks on my '53 B4C. Got them at Autozone - Part No. 82065 for both front and rear. Gabriel Guardians - $16.99 each. They fit perfectly and make a big improvement in handling. Zeke

[grey beard]

Dave,

I used the same thng Zeike used. They are gas shocks and are no problem. Cheap, too. JMHO

[Guest Dave Claussen]

Hey thanks guys. I was pretty sure there was someone making a good replacement shock for our trucks. I'll take that number to the Autozone here and see if they can hook me up. Dave

[Merle Coggins]

I also got my shocks from Auto Zone, but the front and rear's were different part numbers. My local store even had the fronts in stock, and they had the rears in a couple of days.

[Mario Loya B1B]

I wrote these numbers down a while back. Front Shocks at AutoZone Monroe #410126 guardian shock

Rear Shocks at AutoZone Monroe #078476 proguard shock. Hope that helps.

[Zeke1953]

I double checked the Autozone shock part numbers for my truck ('53 B4C) and they are the same for both front and rear applications (82065). Then I checked the numbers for a 1950 3/4 ton truck and they are different for front and rear. Could the mounting locations or somethng else have been changed at some point? Zeke

[Fernando Mendes]

I don't have along many years the original shocks from my B3-B.What can I discover a similar(length-open/close)?Here in Brazil we don't have these original parts.

[norrism1]

I don't have along many years the original shocks from my B3-B.What can I discover a similar(length-open/close)?Here in Brazil we don't have these original parts.

This might help, not sure if available in your part of the world.

Shocks

Original

Front MAE-80012, GK-FHB754

(MAE - Monroe Auto Equipment Co.)

(GK - Gabriel Go.)

NSN 2510-00-737-3739

Rear MAE-80013, GK-FHB820

NSN 2510-00-737-3740

Current

NAPA (Monroe Bus/Truck) - Front #66707, Rear #66707

Attributes:

Compressed Length:16.000"

Dust Shield:Yes

Extended length:25.500" (this is about 1.6" inches longer that stock shock)

Lower Mount:L4

Parts Pack(s) #:None

Travel Length:9.500"

Upper Mount:L4

Web sight; http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/glovebox/vaughn.txt

[Fernando Mendes]

Norrism1,I found the NAKATA shock absorbers for my B3-B.Thanks to your help.See the measures please:diameter:51mm(confirm this to me),the front is the same rear,compressed length:40cm(16"),extended length:65cm(25,5"),travel length:9,5".Regard.

[norrism1]

Norrism1,I found the NAKATA shock absorbers for my B3-B.Thanks to your help.See the measures please:diameter:51mm(confirm this to me),the front is the same rear,compressed length:40cm(16"),extended length:65cm(25,5"),travel length:9,5".Regard.

Fernando, 40mm = 1.5748 in, 51mm = 2.0078 in, 40cm = 15.748 in, 65mm = 25.590 in. I'd say close enough. Anyone please comment if you feel there could be a problem?

[Fernando Mendes]

No,I want you only confirm to me if your original shock model is diameter= 51mm.