Shock poll

[mich6212]

So I have determined that I am down to two shock choices for the Deuce. Either the Monroe part number 34787 or 66903. I have done the searching but still cannot make up my mind for different reasons. Help me decide. please.

 

[doghead]

deuce

 

[markmontana]

You need to learn to make a decision and go for it-

 

[doghead]

Install one of each, and see if you can feel a difference.

 

[3dAngus]

I would just use the prettiest one.

 

[mich6212]

I would just use the prettiest one.

They both come standard in Monroe (canary) yellow so that is not an option.

 

[mich6212]

Are most people just replacing these with NOS from suppliers? Lots of views but only 4 votes so far. Need more votes or opinions please!

 

[donnerwetter58]

I chose the yellow ones but painted them olive (drab) and I like them much better now.
The ride and handling is superior with green shocks.

 

[sandcobra164]

The lack of votes probably indicates that most people, myself included, have likely never changed the shocks. I don't even think the spring pack compresses over bumps on road in the front with the way mine feels. Maybe I need shocks as well!!!

 

[Tow4]

What SC said....

Do shocks on big trucks really do anything? Unless you load the truck, I doubt the suspension moves much. At least thats what my butt tells me.

 

[Blueduce]

I was considering new shocks when my front end was giving me some trouble. Glad I didn't. Come to find out a front end alignment, 3% shims and replacing the rubber shock spacers did the trick. Let us know which ones you decide on and how they work

 

[197thhhc]

I would go for the cheapest ones I could find, because I think the shocks on a deuce do absolutely nothing.

 

[DeucesWild11]

We have shocks???

 

[zak]

What's the difference between the two?

 

[Jimma]

If you paint them green no one will know they are new!

 

[SoylentGreen]

The shimmy on my deuce went away when I replaced the shocks. I was a bit surprised that it fixed the problem but it did work.

 

[rebel_raider]

According to a review on Amazon.com, the 34787 will not fit the Deuce because it is too long. That reviewer recommended the 66903. YMMV.

 

[PsycoBob]

Shocks? I probably need to replace the one in my spring-base seat, but I'm not sure the front-axle ones aren't just cosmetic.

Off-road racing game commercial, from a few years back:
Mechanic: "... straightened the frame, changed the oil & replaced brake pads & rotors."
Driver: "Wait, this thing has brakes?"

 

[rolling18]

I don't think they really do a whole lot on an unloaded truck... Also in your pool question you should say what the differences are between the 2 shocks?

 

[Wildchild467]

I know the shocks on my M109A3 need to be replaced... i think any way. I should take them off to check how they feel. That truck really bounces more than my M35A2. I dont drive the truck that much to get shocks for it. I should buy some new ones, put them on my M35A2, and put the ones from the M35A2 on the M109A3, so I get new ones. I think they do do something on these trucks. Maybe the weight of the M109 Box contributes to the bouncy feeling. Also the LDS in the M109, i can feel the front end move up and down from the power. different feeling than the M35A2.