1981 GMC C2500 Shocks and Struts
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Essential 1981 GMC C2500 Shocks and Struts
Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59544)
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$37.99
Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.
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- Available for import and domestic trucks, vans, full-size pick-ups and 4×4’s
- Gas-charged unit
- Improved handling and control
- Economical OE replacement
- Meets OE product specifications
Monroe – OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.37044)
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$93.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.
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- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
- IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
- BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
- Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
- 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
- 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)
Rancho – RS9000XL Shock Absorber (Part No.RS999120)
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$141.99
Get premium control and performance with Rancho RS9000®XL shocks. Recognized as the first nine-position manually adjustable ride control series in the off-road market, RS9000XL shocks are ideal for on- and off-road use, towing and more.
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- NINE LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE — Nine-position easy-to-adjust knob allows customized damping control and firmness for on-road and off-road flexibility
- DESIGNED FOR HARDWORKING VEHICLES — Ideal for stock or lifted trucks, SUVs and Jeeps that tow, haul or go off road
- INDUSTRY FIRST — Recognized as the first nine-position manually adjustable shock series in the off-road market
- REDUCES FADE — Nitrogen gas pressurized to 120 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture and reduce damping performance fade and foaming
- STRONG AND DURABLE — Features an application-specific 18mm nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs and corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas and 1.25-in. sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity
- HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES — Up to 2.75-in. tri-tube body (application specific) filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
- SMOOTH PERFORMANCE — Polyurethane rebound bumper and bushings and graphite-filled fluon-banded piston help absorb ride harshness and enhance responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
- BUILT TO LAST — Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the long-lasting premium liquid metallic finish and polyvinyl protective boot ensures long life
Belltech – Nitrogen Gas Charged, 2Year Warranty, Not Adjustable, Without Shock Boot, Single (Part No.2212IF)
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Belltech Street Performance shock absorber has been engineered to provide a premium quality ride for todays larger trucks and luxury SUVs. Belltech engineers have developed a great balance between comfort and performance by focusing their attention on tuning the low speed compression and rebound characteristics of this shock absorber.
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- Belltech Value Orientated Performance Shock Absorber. The Ultimate In Premium Street Performance Solution
- Excellent OEM Quality Replacement Upgrade. Internal Teflon Coated Bushings And Piston Seals Avoid Metal To Metal Contact, Provides Lowest Possible Friction Resulting In Long Lasting Performance
- Oversized Construction Provides Additional Damping Control. Increase In Handling And Performance At Maximum Comfort
- Complements Larger OE And Aftermarket Wheel Or Tire Packages For Increased Tire Contact Area
Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59583)
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$53.99
Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.
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- Available for import and domestic trucks, vans, full-size pick-ups and 4×4’s
- Gas-charged unit
- Improved handling and control
- Economical OE replacement
- Meets OE product specifications
Rancho – RS5000 Shock Absorber (Part No.RS5118)
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$66.99
The shock that started it all! Rancho® RS5000 series has been the shock of choice for light trucks and sport utility vehicles since 1985. Available for stock and lifted applications, RS5000 is ideal for on and off-road use, at an affordable price.
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- Ten-stage velocity sensitive valving – Provides tuning specific for each vehicle
- 5/8-in. (16mm) diameter piston rod (select applications) – Adds strength and durability. Size varies by application.
- 1 3/8-in. (35mm) diameter piston (select applications) – Ensures performance in any environment
- Protective boot included – Protects the shock rod and oil seal
Belltech – Nitrogen Gas Charged, Twin Tube, Two Year Warranty, Not Adjustable, Single (Part No.8535)
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$63.99
The completely new designed Nitro Drop 2 shocks bring a high performance blend of internal valve technology and state of the art construction at a price never seen before for your vehicle.
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- OEM Replacement With Performance Characteristics
- Triple Lip NBR Rod Seal
- Teflon Guide Bushing
- Metal Dust Boots
- 45 Millimeter Wide Body For Increased Oil Volume And OEM Quality Rubber Bushings
- Easy Installation
Monroe – OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.37125)
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$65.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.
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- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
- IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
- BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
- Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
- 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
- 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)
Monroe – Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.59041)
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$67.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic truck shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.
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- Available for import and domestic light trucks and vans
- Gas-charged unit
- Improved handling and control
- Economical OE replacement
- Meets OE product specifications
Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59542)
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$43.49
Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.
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- Available for import and domestic trucks, vans, full-size pick-ups and 4×4’s
- Gas-charged unit
- Improved handling and control
- Economical OE replacement
- Meets OE product specifications
Monroe – Gas-Magnum Shock Absorber (Part No.34817)
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$77.99
Designed for midsize and full-size trucks and vans, Monroe® Gas-Magnum® shock absorbers provide firm control without a harsh ride. With up to twice the fluid capacity of standard 1-in. bore shocks, they work more efficiently with less effort.
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- DESIGNED FOR TRUCKS AND VANS — Engineered for hardworking full-size trucks and vans and features full-displaced valving on compression cycles to deliver controlled ride and handling
- BUILT TO LAST — Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod (non-dust shield units only) and sintered iron piston enhance durability for longer service life while self-lubricating fluid seal reduces friction against piston rod to reduce wear
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and help reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
- LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Larger bore and bigger 2-in. reserve tube work together to hold more oil for greater capacity to allow the shock to work efficiently for controlled ride and longer service life
- Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
- Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
- Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
Monroe – OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.37049)
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$70.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
- IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
- BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
- Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
- 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
- 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)
Rancho – RS5000X Shock Absorber (Part No.RS55166)
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$91.99
Featuring a unique, exclusive valving system and advanced compression functionality, Rancho® RS5000®X shocks deliver improved overall on- and off-road handling and performance.
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- IMPROVED HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE — Cross Tuned technology featuring exclusive rebound valving system and advanced compression phase improves overall handling and performance on and off road
- MINIMIZES ROUGH RIDE — Exclusive Progressive Engagement Valving is custom-tuned for each vehicle to help reduce initial impacts at low speeds and minimizes a rough ride
- STRONG AND DURABLE — Features a 16mm nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs & corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas, 35mm sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity and polyvinyl protective boot
- HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES — Large twin-tube body filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
- SMOOTH PERFORMANCE — Polyurethane rebound bumper and rubber bushings help absorb ride harshness while the fluon-banded piston enhances responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
- REDUCES FADE — Nitrogen gas pressurized to 150 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture to reduce damping performance fade and foaming
- MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL — Compression Control Valve is custom-tuned for each vehicle to regulate fluid transfer to absorb impacts without disc flutter and help maintain shock motion control
- BUILT TO LAST — Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the application-specific piston delivers heightened control of shock motion due to the expanded piston area
- Rebound Bumper
Monroe – Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.59028)
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$31.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic truck shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.
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- Available for import and domestic light trucks and vans
- Gas-charged unit
- Improved handling and control
- Economical OE replacement
- Meets OE product specifications
Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1997)
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$13.99
Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.
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- Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
- Universal design for easy installation
- Tie-strap included for a secure fit
- Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
- Multiple color choices available
Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1998)
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$13.29
Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.
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- Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
- Universal design for easy installation
- Tie-strap included for a secure fit
- Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
- Multiple color choices available
Popular 1981 GMC C2500 Shocks and Struts Categories
1981 GMC C2500 Shocks and Struts
Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC C2500. Maybe you just need a couple of Shocks and Struts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 21 different Shocks and Struts in our inventory ranging from $13.29 to $162.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC C2500 running smoothly.
Shocks and Struts are only as good as their brand. We stock 4 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC C2500. Monroe, Rancho, and KYB are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!
We know you’ll find the perfect Shocks and Struts for your 1981 GMC C2500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 648 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include RS5000 Shock Absorber with 3.9 stars and OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber with 4.5 stars.
So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Shocks and Struts to keep your 1981 GMC C2500 rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!
Shocks and Struts Brands To Make Your 1981 GMC C2500 Last
Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC C2500 demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Shocks and Struts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your C2500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Shocks and Struts brands and parts.
Popular Monroe Shocks and Struts
We carry Monroe parts in our stock across Front Shock and Struts categories, plus more. For a 1981 GMC C2500, our most popular Monroe Shocks and Struts include:
Top 1981 GMC C2500 Shocks and Struts from Monroe
Monroe products are another trusted brand when it comes to Shocks and Struts for your 1981 GMC C2500. Popular Monroe parts include:
FAQs for 1981 GMC C2500 Shocks and Struts
What are the most purchased Shocks and Struts for the 1981 GMC C2500?
Out of 21 Shocks and Struts for the 1981 GMC C2500, the most popular in our inventory are:
What are the top-rated 1981 GMC C2500 Shocks and Struts?
Top-rated Shocks and Struts for your 1981 GMC C2500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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RS5000 Shock Absorber
“Installed on 1988 Ford F-150. Easy to install and all parts needed were included.”
