M1008 shocks

[ttrr63]

Can someone give me a part number and brand for front and rear shocks for my M1008. I am leaving on the MVPA Alaska convoy in three weeks. Thanks

 

[Warthog]

Have you downloaded the FREE technical and parts manuals? It is highly recommended.

The GM part number is listed in the TM 9-2320-289-20P parts manual.

Front GM 3187846
Rear GM 3187845

Any parts house should be able to get whatever brand you want.

Tell them a 1984 K30 with the diesel engine.

Sounds like a fun trip. Wish I could tag along.

 

[wallew]

There are numerous choices for your truck - here's three from LMC Trucks

Truck Parts and Truck Accessories

I used the Edelbrock shocks at the bottom of this page for my Suburban

When I installed some new shocks on an M1009 I owned, I went with some 'stock type' shocks on the front from Checker in Denver, but for the rears I went with coil over shocks because I used that truck to tow an M101 trailer with.

It made the ride a bit stiffer without a trailer, but with a fully loaded trailer, it smoothed the ride right out.

 

[mtn man]

I bought the monroe HD shocks from local parts store... buy 3 get one free online. Just ordered for 1984 K30 1ton SRW and they work great. Just be sure to soak those old nuts a day before with some penatrating oil... they don't like to move after all those years...

 

[Keith_J]

Have you downloaded the FREE technical and parts manuals? It is highly recommended.

The GM part number is listed in the TM 9-2320-289-20P parts manual.

Front GM 3187846
Rear GM 3187845

Any parts house should be able to get whatever brand you want.

Tell them a 1984 K30 with the diesel engine.

Sounds like a fun trip. Wish I could tag along.

Did EXACTLY that at NAPA and got the WRONG shocks. Even with the GM number.

 

[Tinstar]

Shockwarehouse.com

Bilstein shocks are great.

Have them on everything I own

 

[huckabeer]

Shockwarehouse.com

Bilstein shocks are great.

Have them on everything I own

Tinstar - I'm looking into raising my 84' M1008 4" and found the front bilstein shocks on shockwarehouse - no luck with the rear. Do you happen to have the parts number for the shocks you purchased?

Also - any opinion on Tuff Country on the front w a shackle flip on the back? That seems to be the overwhelming opinion on the route to go

 

[cucvrus]

You may be right, I may be crazy. But I'm sure Tinstar don't do any lift kits or shackle flips to his CUCV's. I remove lift kits and shackle flips from CUCV's and return them to stock height. If I am incorrect Tinstar chime in and I will exercise my Miranda rights. But I think if you look in "CUCV Hot-rodding and modifications" you may find the answer you seek. Good Luck. Be Safe.