Tube Shocks for the AD

[Deve]

I am trying to figure out the proper shocks for 1949-1955 3100's and I have conflicting information. Anyone out there know the CORRECT shocks for these trucks?

Monroe Front: 31069
Gabriel Front: 81270

Monroe Rear: 31163? 33049? Not sure which one because I have two notes from different pads!
Gabriel Rear: ??

If you can please confirm and/or add what is missing. Thanks!

[Deve]

So, I know nobody reads these posts, but it really helps me to record what I find out, so all is not lost. Here is the latest on this issue, but I still do not know which of these meets the actual OEM spec.

Two Front Choices: (numbers are in inches)
Monroe 31069 - Extended Length: 17.250 / Compressed Length: 10.750 / Travel: 6.5 // Monro-Matic Plus
Gabriel 81270 - Extended Length: 17.67 / Compressed Length: 10.56 / Travel: 7.11

Two Rear Choices
Monroe 33049 - Extended Length: 21.250 / Compressed Length: 12.625 / Travel: 8.625 // Monro-Matic Plus
Monroe 31163 changed to 5870 - Extended Length: 23.875 / Compressed Length: 14.250 / Travel: 9.625 // OE Spectrum

[Tony B]

Hi, Deve,

This is something I've been interested in for some time. My situation (problem?) is that my '47 has been lowered by a previous owner. The rear has a mono-leaf and the front has (from what I can gather from receipts) an Eaton Spring 'Hot Rod Drop'. On the front there isn't much space between the axle and the bump stop so there is very little travel. When I get to this I'll do some measurements and check the shock manufacturers listings and hopefully I'll find shocks that will work (or change the springs - but I do like the stance on the truck now). Thanks for doing the leg work on this topic.

Tony

[Tony B]

Hi, Deve, I have finally installed one of the front shocks on my lowered '47. I used a KYB Gas-a-Just shock (KG4503) with extended length of 14.53 and compressed length of 9.53. My parts dealer cross-referenced this from a Monroe Spectrum (5751). I figure my drop is about 3 inches so the difference appears to coincide with the shocks you found for a stock application. Just thought the info might come in handy one day if someone is looking for lowered truck applications. Thanks.

[Deve]

Yes. Thanks Tony. Good information to have.