Heavy Duty Shock Suggestions for 1999 C2500 For Hauling Truck Camper

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Kyb Monomax vs Bilstein 4600 Shocks & Struts

Kyb Monomax Vs Bilstein 4600 What is the difference between Kyb monomax and Bilstein 4600? This is a question that many people ask when they are looking for new shocks or struts. In this artic…

www.mrtonneau.com

That site looks like it's just marketing, for clicks. It repeats KYBs own material, but doesn't fully understand it. The rods are triple chrome plated. That doesn't mean they're chromed three times. It's a chroming process with three layers....The chromium, nickel, and I think copper.

 

[Frank Enstein]

I describe the ride of the KYB shocks thusly:

You can drive over a Dime and tell what year it is but you only hear the potholes.

I tried the Summit shocks on Frank. They were new so I thought I'd try them. Not a fan.

They're fine but the KYB have a more controlled ride.

 

[Westieterrier]

Depending on the CG, the camper could potentially unload the front. Mine does.

As before, Supercharged, I appreciate your input! P

 

[Westieterrier]

Ill toss a vote for KYB Mono-Max in there too. I am very happy with them.

Check out my build thread for more details. I lug a truck camper around full time too.

Loving the camper set up, nice.

Thanks for your input 92GMC! Btw, I can't access your profile or otherwise find your build thread, though I am super interested. Post a link if you get a minute. Thanks man. P

 

[92GMCK2500]

https://www.gmt400.com/threads/92-truck-camper-build.50536/

 

[Westieterrier]

Thank you gentlemen for all of your considered thoughts here. I just ordered the KYB 565060 fronts, and 565061 rears for a total of $235. Corporate says these are made in Japan, though they do make some KYBs at a factory here. The Mono's seem best for my camper application. Only odd thing is that Amazon said "lowered suspension 2 inches" for the 565060 fronts, but KYB lists no other front shocks for the C2500/C3500. Low is def. not where I want to go! Perhaps it just means they CAN be used on a lowered suspension up to 2" ?? I don't know; lowering a vehicle is beyond my circle of competence. Thanks again!

https://www.gmt400.com/threads/92-truck-camper-build.50536/

Wow 92GMC! There's alot to go through here! I've got my homework assignment. If you are amenable, I will shoot you questions over the next few weeks as I go through all this. They'll be many questions, along with a few dumb ones, perhaps, if I haven't worn my welcome thin. I REALLY appreciate it.

Btw, looks like our trucks are similarly equipped with heavy duty components, though yours is def. more luxurious. I have roll up windows, a plain rubber mat, and obvious plastic delete plugs all over my dash representing one or another accessory I don't have. Strangely, I kinda like it as it reminds me of my '66 El Camino (below), but with a much nicer idle, ride, handling (really!), gas mileage (believer it or not), climate system, etc. Thanks man. P

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[Caman96]

That site looks like it's just marketing, for clicks. It repeats KYBs own material, but doesn't fully understand it. The rods are triple chrome plated. That doesn't mean they're chromed three times. It's a chroming process with three layers....The chromium, nickel, and I think copper.

Yeah it was the only head to head article that popped up. Most understand it for what it is, had a bit of useful information. Gotta take everything on the internet with a grain of salt, including this site and it’s opinions!

 

[Westieterrier]

Yeah it was the only head to head article that popped up. Most understand it for what it is, had a bit of useful information. Gotta take everything on the internet with a grain of salt, including this site and it’s opinions!

Caman, thanks for your input. I went with the KYBs. Appreciate your time in sending over all this info. P

 

[Frank Enstein]

Yeah it was the only head to head article that popped up. Most understand it for what it is, had a bit of useful information. Gotta take everything on the internet with a grain of salt, including this site and it’s opinions!

NUH-UH! I'm always right!

 

[Caman96]

NUH-UH! I'm always right!

Only if you had 2 I’s in your last name!