| Front shocks [message #366495] |
Sun, 05 September 2021 21:23  |
thigh19
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Registered: July 2019
Location: Vancouver Wa
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I’ve got the front of my 73 Sequoia all dismantled changing out a/c, cooling, a/c box mod, fuel pump, and misc other stuff. My front shocks are right there so thinking I’ll change them too, since they’re probably the original shocks. My question is can I change the front now and do the rear at a later date? Will it affect handling? It handles great now, so probably shouldn’t mess with it, but, ask my wife, I can’t leave well enough alone;)
Thanx in advance,
Thom High
73 Sequoia
Vancouver Washington
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| Re: Front shocks [message #366498 is a reply to message #366495] |
Sun, 05 September 2021 21:40  |
Carl S.
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Since the suspension systems are isolated, front and rear, there is no reason not to change the front shocks. Just make sure you get the proper KYBs for the front. The easiest way to make sure you get the right parts is to order them from Applied GMC, or at least call Jim K and get the part number from him.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| [GMCnet] Re: Front shocks [message #366503 is a reply to message #366498] |
Mon, 06 September 2021 10:59 |
jimk
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Carl is correct.
Some feel it is best to do all as the rear can influence the front should
the rear ones be in bad condition. Better to do the front as your working
on it now.
On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 7:40 PM Carl Stouffer wrote:
> Since the suspension systems are isolated, front and rear, there is no
> reason not to change the front shocks. Just make sure you get the proper
> KYBs
> for the front. The easiest way to make sure you get the right parts is to
> order them from Applied GMC, or at least call Jim K and get the part number
> from him.
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> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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