Dual shock vs single shock

[Jtm13b]

I'm doin an axle swap in a K5 and the 3/4 ton axle I'm swapping in was equipped with dual shocks. Is there much difference in the shocks?

 

[Arkansas_V8]

Back when they ran two shocks they were needed. Shocks are so much better now, two are not needed per side.


Unless you use Rough Country shocks. Then about four per side are needed. Lol

 

[ali_c20]

It was the heavy duty version. Dual shocks were used to reduce shock fade on rough surfaces. With modern shocks shock fade is less of an issue.
I bought skyjacker black max for my k5, they are valved vehicle specific. Work great, ride quality is way better.

 

[Blue Ox]

There's a couple of threads here already if you search quad shocks or dual shocks.

Probably not necessary, but there is that cool factor.

 

[RoryH19]

It was the heavy duty version. Dual shocks were used to reduce shock fade on rough surfaces. With modern shocks shock fade is less of an issue.
I bought skyjacker black max for my k5, they are valved vehicle specific. Work great, ride quality is way better.

I have the same on my k5, black max.
I like the look of quads eventhough they probably aren't needed.

 

[ali_c20]

I have the same on my k5, black max.
I like the look of quads eventhough they probably aren't needed.

The look of dual shocks is great