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Re: Suggestion For Good Shocks
clayhughesmusic #718845 January 16th 2017 5:38 pm
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5100 series ...

Re: Suggestion For Good Shocks
clayhughesmusic #742347 November 05th 2018 6:25 pm
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Hello

Figured I would provide my Two cents Worth :o)
= After considerable research / Due Diligence

For following Vehicle
1983 Chevrolet G30 HI-CUBE Cargo Box 2WD 5.7L Gas Engine Auto Trans

Plan to purchase :
KYB MonoMax
- Front Part # 565032 ( Qty 2 )
- Rear Part # 565039 ( Qty 2 )

another reason went with the MonoMax is I plan to Tow
MonoMax is for Heavy Duty Truck usage and Towing applications

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= ENJOY the Journey of LIFE ( Every Day ) ... NOT any Particular Destination

Re: Suggestion For Good Shocks
clayhughesmusic #753975 November 09th 2019 12:27 am
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Planning on buying Bilstein B6's on my 95 C class, 24-010252's up front and 24-011419's in the back. Those appear to be the only Bilstein's in production for the G series. Has anyone used these?

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Re: Suggestion For Good Shocks
clayhughesmusic #753977 November 09th 2019 12:48 am
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I have Bilstien 5100 series on both of my vans N I love them.


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ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN
ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS
'93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB
'92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB
Re: Suggestion For Good Shocks
OrionRaphael #753987 November 09th 2019 10:53 am
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https://www.bilstein.com/us/en/prod...21634&SubModelId=4870834698335890394


Hi Raphael,

Looks like you have the correct dual wheel rear axle part number, The 219 rear shocks are too short!. Nice Bilstein search chart, but it's vague.

So, these are my 1990 G30 part numbers from my B6 Series Bilstiens. I like them, have them on both one ton vans. I run KYB's on my B250, and wish I'd spent the coin on Bilstiens for that too, but low budget Beater.

My 1990 G30 BBC Beauville 9100lb GVWR single wheel passenger van takes the rear shock for the dual wheel axle, the single wheel shock is 2 inches too short, for my application, so I had to reorder these. Summit Racing. No problem.
Van On!


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1990 Chevy G30 L19 7.4 EXT
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1988 Dodge B250
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Xplorer MH model 230
230 hp LA series 360 Wedge MPI 5.9 A518 OD auto

Old vans are getting pricey!
Re: Suggestion For Good Shocks
clayhughesmusic #754245 November 18th 2019 7:30 pm
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Does anyone know if the B6's are a newer generation from the 4600 and 5100 series I see referenced? I can't find any performance figures for these, so a bit hesitant to purchase. My stock shocks are not in bad shape, I just want less nose dive and body roll, and the shocks I put on my last G30 firmed things up really nicely... but that was years ago and I'm unsure of the brand and model.

Re: Suggestion For Good Shocks
clayhughesmusic #754373 November 22nd 2019 4:59 pm
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My 1983 G20 van has Bilstein B6s. I put KYB monomax on my Express van. I liked the Monomax shocks much better so I tried them on the 2nd g-van. The 87 G20 has Monomax as well. The 83 rides a little smoother than the 87 but the 87 feels more stable at high speeds. Part of the difference maybe the 8.1 hanging over the front end of the 83 vs the 6.0L in the 87. The Monomax have 2" pistons which really seem to do a better job controlling these heavy beasts.

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1983 G20 Conversion Van, 350 TPI, Reed Hydraulic Roller cam, Ported 906 Vortec, Edelbrock 3817 TPI-Vortec Base, Doug Thorley Tri-Ys, Dual 2 1/2" exhaust, Speed Density 7730 ECM tuned by ME, 700r4 by ME, Stock 1,600 rpm converter, Rebuilt Stock 10 bolt with posi by ME, 3.08 gears, 358 RWHP @ 5,200, 384 RWTQ @ 3,400, 14.66 @ 95.43 w 2.28s 60'
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clayhughesmusic #754409 November 24th 2019 9:00 am
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With an 8.1 you should get a dual shock setup off a high boy Bronco..lol, I have Monomax on two vans, my g20 and my AstroCreep, they do work really well.


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Re: Suggestion For Good Shocks
Astrocreep66 #754552 November 29th 2019 4:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Astrocreep66
With an 8.1 you should get a dual shock setup off a high boy Bronco..lol, I have Monomax on two vans, my g20 and my AstroCreep, they do work really well.


I am considering a solid axle 4x4 swap on the 83 with the 8.1 in the future. Will likely get some form of dual shock setup then.


1983 G20 Conversion Van, 350 TPI, Reed Hydraulic Roller cam, Ported 906 Vortec, Edelbrock 3817 TPI-Vortec Base, Doug Thorley Tri-Ys, Dual 2 1/2" exhaust, Speed Density 7730 ECM tuned by ME, 700r4 by ME, Stock 1,600 rpm converter, Rebuilt Stock 10 bolt with posi by ME, 3.08 gears, 358 RWHP @ 5,200, 384 RWTQ @ 3,400, 14.66 @ 95.43 w 2.28s 60'
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