1985 GMC G2500 Rear Shock and Struts
Your 1985 GMC G2500 might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Rear Shock and Struts you desperately need.
We currently carry 9 Rear Shock and Struts to choose from for your 1985 GMC G2500, and our inventory prices range from as little as $38.99 up to $153.99.
On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 3 different trusted brands of Rear Shock and Struts for the 1985 GMC G2500. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Monroe so that you can find quality parts you can count on.
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Rear Shock and Struts for Your 1985 GMC G2500
Monroe – Reflex Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.911091)
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$53.99
Ideal for vehicles with a higher center of gravity, Monroe® Reflex® shocks and struts valving technology automatically adjusts the unit to absorb the impact, helping to reduce vehicle roll and dive. These units provide greater control for improved handling and vehicle stability.
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- ASD Technology: Innovative valving provides greater control for handling, while improving ride comfort.
- All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
- Fluon Banded Piston: The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
- Full Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride
- Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
- 2-1/4 inch or 2 inch Diameter Reserve Tube: Allows more fluid carrying capacity for a cooler running unit.
- 1-3/8 inch Bore: Lower operating pressure than standard 1 inch bore units
- 5/8 inch Piston Rod: Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only
- Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59561)
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$38.99
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.37091)
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$60.99
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.59045)
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$42.49
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
Rancho – RS9000XL Shock Absorber (Part No.RS999113)
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$153.99
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
KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.565039)
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$82.99
Tough conditions demand tough truck shocks. The large bore KYB MonoMax provides the additional stability that heavier, more powerful or high center of gravity vehicles demand. The KYB MonoMax is a heavy duty monotube shock absorber that provides the most handling, control and durability of any KYB shock; and its just for trucks. The MonoMaxs tough design automatically adjusts to driving conditions with fade-free performance. The KYB MonoMax has an outstanding reputation for vehicles that do real work, go off-road, tow a trailer or haul heavy loads. It uses a work-ready, zinc-coated steel piston ring and includes an off-road dust boot.
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- Maximum Performance Upgrade With Up To 40% More Damping Performance Than Standard Shock Absorbers
- Perfect Solution When You Need To Upgrade Suspension Performance On Your Gm Truck
- Truck Monotube Design Outperforms All Other Standard Shock Absorbers
- Zinc-Coated, Stainless Steel Piston Ring Provides A Positive Seal In The Most Extreme Conditions
- Rubber Boot To Protect The Shaft And Keep Dirt And Debris Away From The Seals
- Engineered To Help Vehicles With Electronic Safety Systems (Esc, Abs, Etc.)
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
Rancho – Shock Absorber (Part No.RS77113)
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$101.99
Application tuned for precision on-road and off-road handling, Rancho RS7MT monotube shocks are highly effective in the dissipation of heat, making them ideal for extreme off-road use and larger wheel and tire packages. RS7MT shocks feature an integrated
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- PRECISE HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE — Deflective Disc Valving features digressive, linear or progressive turning based on application requirements for precision handling and performance on and off road
- STRONG AND DURABLE — Features a 14mm hardened chrome piston rod to resist scuffs & corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas, double strength closure method and hot form reserve tube
- HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES — Large 2-in. monotube body filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
- REDUCES FADE — Full-floating dividing piston and high-pressure nitrogen gas maintains constant pressure against the hydraulic oil, reducing aeration and shock fade
- SMOOTH PERFORMANCE — Internal rebound bumper and shouldered rubber bushings help reduce noise, vibration and ride harshness while the PTFE-banded piston enhances responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
- THE RIGHT FIT — Designed to fit right out of the box, application-specific mounting installs easily with no need for installing sleeves or extra hardware
- KEEPS DIRT AND DEBRIS OUT — Sealing system with integrated dirt wiper helps keep moisture, dirt and debris from being ingested into the shock and contaminating the oil and destroying the internal seal
- BUILT TO LAST — Large 46mm fluon-banded piston for consistent sealing between the piston and monotube for precise control, ride and handling, for extra protection black shock boot RS1952 and RS1961 are available for purchase
- BOLD APPEARANCE– Black satin finish with distinctive Rancho red logo for an eye-catching look that stands out
KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.344075)
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$47.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.
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- KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Shock
- The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Full-Size Gm Truck
- The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
- Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
- Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
- KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
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