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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 11:20 PM
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Highboy Front Shocks ?
I cannot find front shocks ANYWHERE. I have heard about stud to eye adapters. is this the answer ? and if so what shocks do you use in that case ?
 
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What year? Rancho, Gabreil, ect. makes shocks for the Highboy (Stud fitting on both ends)

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I looked at Ranch and Skyjacker as well as Summit and they show nothing. it's a 1976 and stock.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 05:13 PM
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RS5014and RS999014 are the two Rancho number that O"Reilly lists for you truck. Link below

https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/s..._10010=4WD/AWD

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The problem is when you go to Rancho's website they don't show a listing. I suppose I could order a pair and try them but I'm skeptical if Rancho says they won't fit.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 06:55 PM
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I use Rancho all around on my 78.

Front RS5179, with Pro Comp shock mount conversion kit 690002

Rear RS55009

 
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These were a direct fit for my 76' -- Fit perfect, ride great..

MONROE 34821 Gas-Magnum- Rear
MONROE 34909 Gas-Magnum Front
 
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Originally Posted by cstoyer
RS5014and RS999014 are the two Rancho number that O"Reilly lists for you truck. Link below

https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/s..._10010=4WD/AWD

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Agree. I just looked on Rancho's site and they list the same shocks for my 75, which has the same mounting points as your 76. I have had the RS5014's on my truck for over 15 years and they still work great. RS5118/RS55118 or RS7118 or RS999118 for the rear.
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Sounds like they'll work then. I'll give them a try.
 
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i got Rancho RS5000 from rockauto, worked great for my 73 highboy
 
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