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| [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116124] |
Tue, 22 February 2011 17:39  |
SergeL
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Ok everyone,
My wife thinks I am starting to spend to much money to fast on our 73 gmc, I
have to admit the last couple of weeks have been expensive, rebuilding the
rear end and a few other things.
The old shocks are of course totally shot, I need to replace them but do I have to get the high end? These can always be upgraded later, it would be nice to get it running and on the road before I go broke. Any suggestion for less expensive shocks that will work for now?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116127 is a reply to message #116124] |
Tue, 22 February 2011 17:48  |
Ken Burton
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As far as I know there are only two manufacturers of shocks for our coaches. Jim Kanomata handles both brands.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116137 is a reply to message #116124] |
Tue, 22 February 2011 18:56 |
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| Serge Leduc wrote on Tue, 22 February 2011 15:39 |
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The old shocks are of course totally shot, I need to replace them but do I have to get the high end? These can always be upgraded later, ...
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1 -- Short of replacement, I am not sure how you would "upgrade" shocks. So you should buy what you are going to use.
2. -- Our rear shocks actually work "backwards" to most shocks. When the suspension is compressed the shocks extend rather than compress in "normal" applications.
Now that I have given reasons for the shocks to be expensive, look at JimK's KYB's: <http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/699>
The KYB's are comparitable to "normal" shocks in price and work the best on our coaches even when compaired to the more expensive Bilstein Shocks. (Many have had issues with Bilstein.) I have Bilsteins on one coach and KYB's on the other two. For a GMC, I would not pay "any amount" for any shock other than the KYB.
Bottom line: If you need shocks, get KYB's from one of the Jims.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116141 is a reply to message #116140] |
Tue, 22 February 2011 19:47 |
jimk
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There are but 2 suppliers that can be considered and provento be worthwhile.
KYB and Bilstine.
There was one that lookes big and mighty,but the guy denied to make
the defective ones good and left lot of people out in the cold.
On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 5:35 PM, David H. Jarvis <jarvis210@shaw.ca> wrote:
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> Buying cheap parts is like buying cheap tools.
> Sooner or later you'll get the good ones.
> "Pay me now, or pay me later"
> I just made that up :d
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116143 is a reply to message #116124] |
Tue, 22 February 2011 19:59 |
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The Bilstiens are well touted (except for the odd high failure rates on our coaches), and they ride really nice. I've had them on an S15, a K1500 and on my GMC and in all cases found them to ride well, but always just a bit too soft. For my money I'd go KYB next time and pocket the rest of the money and be sure that the warranty was good as well.
John Lebetski
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116145 is a reply to message #116124] |
Tue, 22 February 2011 20:32 |
Dennis S
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Serge,
Since you have a 73 coach you should be aware that there may be some interference when you fit the new shocks..
see this photo by Kelvin and others related in the album
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=12025&cat=3240
Dennis
| Serge Leduc wrote on Tue, 22 February 2011 17:39 |
Ok everyone,
My wife thinks I am starting to spend to much money to fast on our 73 gmc, I
have to admit the last couple of weeks have been expensive, rebuilding the
rear end and a few other things.
The old shocks are of course totally shot, I need to replace them but do I have to get the high end? These can always be upgraded later, it would be nice to get it running and on the road before I go broke. Any suggestion for less expensive shocks that will work for now?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116153 is a reply to message #116124] |
Tue, 22 February 2011 21:26 |
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If you have the receipts an have a way to convince the supplier it was you that bought them they are lifetime warrentied . that is KYB & Bilisteen
Roy
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76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116209 is a reply to message #116158] |
Wed, 23 February 2011 09:57 |
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If it was purchased from us , call .
I willl take care of it like everything , but when I do not know , I
'm nor going to go through the 100 of orders to see.
I only see fraction of the orders that are processed here, so please call
On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 7:55 PM, Tim Conway <mactac735@mac.com> wrote:
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> On Feb 22, 2011, at 10:26 PM, roy keen wrote:
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>> If you have the receipts an have a way to convince the supplier it
>> was you that bought them they are lifetime warrentied . that is KYB
>> & Bilisteen
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> Doesn't JimK facilitate that when purchased through him?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116212 is a reply to message #116209] |
Wed, 23 February 2011 10:14 |
jimk
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Even if you didnot purchase them from us, I will help, but I cannot
read peoples mind.
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 7:57 AM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> If it was purchased from us , call .
> I willl take care of it like everything , but when I do not know , I
> 'm nor going to go through the 100 of orders to see.
> I only see fraction of the orders that are processed here, so please call
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> On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 7:55 PM, Tim Conway <mactac735@mac.com> wrote:
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>> On Feb 22, 2011, at 10:26 PM, roy keen wrote:
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>>> If you have the receipts an have a way to convince the supplier it
>>> was you that bought them they are lifetime warrentied . that is KYB
>>> & Bilisteen
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>> Doesn't JimK facilitate that when purchased through him?
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>> Tim Conway
>> LI NY 78 PB
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116298 is a reply to message #116139] |
Wed, 23 February 2011 21:38 |
SergeL
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Jim,
I don't exactly know what you are referring to when you offer help and what
ever type of help you are talking about I appreciate, there were some times
in our life that were really tough and I was not to proud to ask for help
but this is a new project a HobbyCraft so this is not a necessity , just
something for fun and I will have to pace myself a little bit better. My
wife was right and if I can do this project and keep Mama happy at the same
time, then everybody will be happy.
Thanks again
Serge
1973 GMC HobbyCraft
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From: Jim Kanomata
Date: 2/22/2011 6:08:03 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks
Look and see what shocks are on there as we might be able to help you
with your Wife's request not to spent too much.
Let me know.
On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 3:48 PM, Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
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> As far as I know there are only two manufacturers of shocks for our
coaches. Jim Kanomata handles both brands.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116306 is a reply to message #116298] |
Wed, 23 February 2011 22:21 |
jimk
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Serge,
If you have bad shocks, know the brand, let me know.
If it is a KYB, I will send you a new set and ask you to pay only the
freight, and send theworn shocks back to me at your expense.
We sell so many of these shocks, the rep is always happy to see
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 7:38 PM, Serge Leduc <greatmoments60@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Jim,
> I don't exactly know what you are referring to when you offer help and what
> ever type of help you are talking about I appreciate, there were some times
> in our life that were really tough and I was not to proud to ask for help
> but this is a new project a HobbyCraft so this is not a necessity , just
> something for fun and I will have to pace myself a little bit better. My
> wife was right and if I can do this project and keep Mama happy at the same
> time, then everybody will be happy.
>
> Thanks again
>
> Serge
> 1973 GMC HobbyCraft
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> -------Original Message-------
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> From: Jim Kanomata
> Date: 2/22/2011 6:08:03 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks
>
> Look and see what shocks are on there as we might be able to help you
> with your Wife's request not to spent too much.
> Let me know.
>
> On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 3:48 PM, Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> As far as I know there are only two manufacturers of shocks for our
> coaches. Jim Kanomata handles both brands.
>> --
>> Ken Burton - N9KB
>> 76 Palm Beach
>> Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks [message #116313 is a reply to message #116306] |
Wed, 23 February 2011 22:41 |
SergeL
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Hi Jim,
With all do respect and appreciation, I thank you and yes they are KYB but
they were never purchased from you or by me and I can not accept your offer
as generous as it is. I will work this out.
Serge
1973 GMC Hobbycraft.
-------Original Message-------
From: Jim Kanomata
Date: 02/23/11 21:21:56
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks
Serge,
If you have bad shocks, know the brand, let me know.
If it is a KYB, I will send you a new set and ask you to pay only the
freight, and send theworn shocks back to me at your expense.
We sell so many of these shocks, the rep is always happy to see
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 7:38 PM, Serge Leduc <greatmoments60@hotmail.com>
wrote:
> Jim,
> I don't exactly know what you are referring to when you offer help and
what
> ever type of help you are talking about I appreciate, there were some
times
> in our life that were really tough and I was not to proud to ask for help
> but this is a new project a HobbyCraft so this is not a necessity , just
> something for fun and I will have to pace myself a little bit better. My
> wife was right and if I can do this project and keep Mama happy at the
same
> time, then everybody will be happy.
>
> Thanks again
>
> Serge
> 1973 GMC HobbyCraft
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Jim Kanomata
> Date: 2/22/2011 6:08:03 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Rear shocks
>
> Look and see what shocks are on there as we might be able to help you
> with your Wife's request not to spent too much.
> Let me know.
>
> On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 3:48 PM, Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> As far as I know there are only two manufacturers of shocks for our
> coaches. Jim Kanomata handles both brands.
>> --
>> Ken Burton - N9KB
>> 76 Palm Beach
>> Hebron, Indiana
>> _______________________________________________
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> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
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