Rear Shock part number question
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Rear Shock part number question
I have a 78 SC 2wd Camper Special that I need to replace the rear shocks on. Everywhere I look for shocks the its the same thing they all say "w/o Camper Special" for every shock listed. Are they really different? I will not be towing or hauling anything remotely heavy can I just go with the standard Monroe rear shock #34911 or am I missing something?
I ordered and installed the yellow Monroe gas-magnum shocks #34900 up front and would like to match the rear if possible.
Thanks
I ordered and installed the yellow Monroe gas-magnum shocks #34900 up front and would like to match the rear if possible.
Thanks
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I would think that it's because those trucks were set up with heavy-duty leaf springs and shocks to accommodate the added weight of a slide-in camper, and that special exception is listed to preserve that capability. Since you don't care about that aspect, put what you want on. 
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I had ordered the MONROE 34958 shock (without actually looking at my setup) as it was the only one that said "Rear; RWD; Crew Cab Pickup; w/ Camper Special" but I found out the hard way the crew cab uses bushing mounts on the top of the shock where the SC Camper Special uses the Stem mount.
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Thanks for the info Bill. I still cant find the correct shock application though..
1978 Supercab 2wd w/Camper Special
Unless the CS option did not change the shocks used from the standard F250 package.
1978 Supercab 2wd w/Camper Special
Unless the CS option did not change the shocks used from the standard F250 package.
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