Thread: Rear Shocks for '59 F100

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Can I use any old shock on my truck as long as it is the same length as my old one? Seems like I ought to be able to but I thought I would ask. No heavy hauling, just a 6x10 trailer loaded with a rider mower on occasion.

I currently have what looks like the original shocks (no shock action whatsoever, rubber completely gone/deteriorated) and I want to buy some local instead of special ordering somwheres. I may have to get new springs or spring helpers as the originals are saggin a bit.

Lots of manufacters still make shocks for your truck. If you want to save research time go to an aftermarket site like Classic Performance parts or No Limit Engineering and read the write ups on the shocks they list for you years. A lot of times they have different characteristics than the old monroe stock shocks had. Some of the new ones damper out bumps and improve the handling like Doetsch Tech Nitrogen Gas Shocks. The bad side to these is that they are costly compared to basic shocks. It all depends on what you want to do and how much you want to spend.
Alternatively Ebay regularly list air shock setups for about 79.00 for the rear. I'm not sure on the ride characteristics or the quality though. Hope this helps.