1028 rear shocks

[319cssb]

On my 1028 i have rear shocks with some coil over design. Is there a replacement for the shocks around? It looks like the springs come apart and can be mounted on a same diameter shock

 

[cucvrus]

If your M1028 needs coil spring shocks you have bigger problems. That truck can handle a lot of weight on the stock leaf springs. Coil spring shocks won't do diddly after the leaf springs are loaded up. I broke a few stock springs mounts off the axle on my M1028 when I was rebuilding my house. I used it to haul everything from dirt, bricks, and stone. Many miles of use. But the shock mounts on the axle were the weak link. If it were mine I would just put on stock Monroe gasmatics and call it a day.

 

[nyoffroad]

I think that is called "coil over" and was a common way to increase load capacity or fide height. I've seen them available but $$$, you have the springs just replace the shocks.

 

[rtk]

Yup , follow the above advice . I just installed a set of standard Delco gas shocks all around on my 1031 , also while you are checking shocks don't forgot the steering damper , most are like tire pumps after 35 years .

 

[319cssb]

This is the kinda thing I talked about. Got this spare set. They are similar to what is on my m1028 dually.

 

[rtk]

Those are old school coil over shocks , pretty useless on a 1028 . Just use a good set of hd shocks .

 

[Matt5]

Junk, you are going to try to put a load on those little shock mounts? Get a set of KYB monomax's and hope they aint junk like everything else...

 

[ehuppert]

That style shock is junk and are generally used to supplement springs that are sagging or weak. As stated, the shock mounts aren't meant to support any large amount of weight. First thing i normally tell a customer if i see those shocks is they need springs...

Just put KYB mono max on my 1008. Still finishing the long restoration, so no idea how they rate!

 

[cucvrus]

That style shock is junk and are generally used to supplement springs that are sagging or weak. As stated, the shock mounts aren't meant to support any large amount of weight. First thing i normally tell a customer if i see those shocks is they need springs...

Just put KYB mono max on my 1008. Still finishing the long restoration, so no idea how they rate!

Hey let's see some pictures of that restoration. Breathing life bak into a frame and cab that has been dead since 2005 is a chore in itself. Very interested to see it here in Pennsylvania.