1997 GMC C3500 Suspension Parts

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.

Product Features:

• 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

Get ahead of fatigued or rusted leaf spring shackles before they become dangerous. Made of sturdy steel with a power coated finish to resist corrosion, this leaf spring shackle is a direct replacement for your vehicle’s stock shackle.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – This leaf spring shackle fits and performs like original equipment shackle
• Quality construction – manufactured from durable steel and powder coated for corrosion resistance and a long service life
• Excellent value – original equipment quality at a lower price
• Ready to install – all essential hardware is included for an easy installation

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.

Product Features:

• 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.

Product Features:

• Incredible Improvement in Control
• Maintains Proper Caster and Camber Alignment
• Increase in Handling and Control
• Greatly Reduce Wheel Hop on Quick Acceleration
• Even Braking Control is Improved
• Better Suspension Stability

Properly functioning leaf springs hold the weight and payload of a vehicle or trailer and are essential to suspension performance and passenger comfort. Check the product attributes to select the right leaf spring for your application.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – these leaf springs are designed to match the fit and function of the original leaf springs on specific vehicles or trailers
• Ideal solution – seamlessly replaces leaf springs damaged by overloading, collision, cracking or corrosion, or are due for replacement
• Durable construction – made from quality materials to strict specifications to ensure reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – engineered, manufactured and supported by the premier aftermarket leaf spring provider in the USA

Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

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.

Product Features:

• 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

This replacement shock mount is designed to directly replace the mount that comes stock on specified vehicle years, makes and models. It is precisely reverse-engineered to ensure original equipment quality, fit and durability.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this shock mount is precision-engineered to match the fit and durability of the original shock mount on specific vehicles
• Complete kit – all necessary mounting hardware is included with each mount
• Trustworthy construction – engineered in North America and backed by 100 years of automotive aftermarket experience
• Proactive repair – it’s often smart to replace shock mounts when replacing worn out shocks

Adds performance to any shock. Benefit from better durability over O.E.M. rubber bushings. Important to use for competition of any kind. Great for show vehicles – adds that finishing touch. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane.

Product Features:

• Made from HYPER-Flex Polyurethane
• Gives Shock Maximum Efficiency
• Add to the Performance of Every Shock
• Gives Instant Response/Control to Suspension

Firestone heavy duty Ride Rite air helper springs are the workhorse of our air helper spring line. The double convoluted air springs offer maximum load support as well as years of worry free service. Ride Rite air helper springs can be installed on most light trucks, motor homes, RVs, SUVs and vans. Ride Rite air helper springs are installed between the frame of the vehicle and the suspension, providing load support through the use of air pressure. Firestone is committed to providing the customer with premium air helper spring kits. Ride Rite air helper springs have become synonymous with quality, durability, and customer support. Each application is specifically designed to maximize the safe load carrying capacity, stability, and ride quality of the vehicle. Ride Rite air helper springs utilize a pair of convoluted air springs which can be adjusted for changing loads. These air springs are capable of 3200 to 5000 Pounds of load leveling capacity. Ride Rite air helper springs enhance the ride by reducing inter leaf friction. Please remember that air springs do not increase the Load Carrying capacity of your vehicle. Ride Rite kits are application specific and are designed for hassle free fitment to the OEM suspension.

Product Features:

• Keep The Vehicle Level Improves Steering Control And Braking Effectiveness, Levels Headlight Beams And Reduces Tire Wear
• Level Off Center Loads, Individual Inflation Valves Allow For Adjustment Side To Side
• Reduce Suspension Fatigue Keeps Leaf Springs From Permanent Sagging Under Repeated Or Constant Load
• Reduce Bottoming Out Protective Air Cushion Softens Contact Between The Axle And Frame
• Increase Vehicle Stability, Absorbs Road Shock, Providing Ideal Ride Conditions For Passengers And Load
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Allows You To Adjust Your Air Springs With The Touch Of A Button. It Offers A Built in Air Source For Your Suspension System, Making It Easy To Alter Your Springs To Align With The Load Type And Environment. When Shopping For Air Accessories, You will Find That Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Designed To Have A Couple Of Special Benefits. First, The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Comes Ready To Install, So You Can Set It Up And Get Back To The Road where You Want To Be. Just Connect A Few Wires To The Compressor And A Few To Your Vehicle. The Air Lines And Wiring Harness Can Be Plugged Into The Same Side Of The Unit For Smoother Routing Of Lines And Power Supply. After The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Properly Installed, You Can Make Pressure Adjustments By Pressing A Single Button. This Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Component Allows For Side To Side Or Front to rear Leveling, Real time Pressure Readout, And Dual Left And Right PSI And Pressure Control Readouts. The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Easy to read Needle Gauge Can Be Viewed Day Or Night, Without Straining Or Squinting Your Eyes. Prior To Installing The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit, Review The Instructions And Identify All Of The Components To Help Make Sure You Get Maximum Performance From Both Your Air Springs And Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit. The Installation Steps Are Different Depending On Whether You are Enhancing An Existing Air Helper Spring System With The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Or Installing It With A New Air Spring System.

Product Features:

• Individual Air Accessory Components Are Also Available, Including Compressors, Air Tanks, And Mounting Solutions, Providing A Wide Variety Of Air Control Assist Solutions
• Adjust The Ride For Various Load And Road Conditions With A Switch, Remote Or Mobile App
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)
• Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 PSI Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)

This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:

• Reduces vibration
• Reduces road noise
• UV resistant
• No Squeak

Energy Suspension performance bump stops help cushion a collapsing suspension, preventing bottoming-out and expensive vehicle damage. Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane bump stops for control arms, traction bars, leaf springs, etc. are guaranteed to last longer and operate more efficiently than original rubber stops. The smaller, general purpose bullet shaped snubber is ideal for control arms. the low profile button head is for use when clearance is limited. Our large competition race style bump stops smooth out compression better and have a large reinforced metal plate welded to the mounting plate and molded-in. Each style is specially designed for a perfect and custom fit and each style has it’s own durometer, hardness, characteristics. Energy’s wide selection of bump stops are available in red or black color.

Product Features:

• Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
• Helps Prevent Damage to Control Arm

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.

Product Features:

• 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

This leaf spring hanger is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this leaf spring hanger is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – this hanger is a reliable replacement for an original part that has failed due to fatigue
• Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Control Arm Bushing

ACDelco GM Original Equipment Pigtail Connectors are connectors ready to be spliced into vehicle harnesses, and are GM-recommended replacements for your vehicle’s original components. These original equipment pigtail connectors have been manufactured to fit your GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:

• Protective outer coverings help provide long-lasting durability
• Color-coded wires allow for easy installation
• GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
• Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
• Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function

CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

This leaf spring insulator is designed to match the fit and function of the original insulator on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this leaf spring insulator is designed to match the fit and function of the original insulator on specified vehicles
• Restores functionality – reliable replacement for an original part that has failed due to fatigue
• Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Valvoline DEX/MERC ATF is a high-quality transmission fluid formulated to meet the challenging demands many automatic transmissions. Its responsive low-temperature fluidity is beneficial in both electronic and hydraulic controlled transmissions and transaxles. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, Ford M2C138-CJ and M2C166-H, Allison C-4 and TES-389, and Caterpillar TO-2.

Product Features:

• Formulated with premium base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions.
• Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
• Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
• Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures

Valvoline DEXRON®-VI ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors’ DEXRON®-VI specification. It is officially licensed and approved by GM and is fully back-serviceable and can be used wherever DEXRON®-II and/or DEXRON®-III are recommended. Recommended for use in the following applications: DEXRON®-VI, DEXRON®-III, DEXRON®-II, and Allison C-4.

Product Features:

• Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions.
• Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
• Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
• Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures

Adds a dramatic amount of performance and durability to any vehicle, cars, trucks and SUVs. Helps the vehicle be in control – when maneuvering through turns, during standing start accelerations, braking, even over bumps and berms. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane which lasts 5 -10 times longer than conventional rubber components.

Product Features:

• Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
• Adds Dramatic Amount of Performance/Durability
• Helps Vehicle Be in Control
• Allows the Suspension to Function Properly

This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:

• Rubber or Heat Treated bushings
• No Squeak
• Reduces vibration

This suspension control arm shaft kit is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – fits and performs like the original equipment control arm shafts on specific vehicles
• Reliable fit – precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of original components
• Durable construction – manufactured to strict standards using sturdy, safe materials
• Rigorously tested – thorough quality control measures ensure longevity

This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:

• Improves steering response
• Complete kit for 1 arm
• Heat treated steel bushings OR torsional rubber bushings
• Reduces vibration

This leaf spring bumper spacer is designed to match the fit, appearance and function of the original spacer on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this leaf spring bumper spacer is designed to match the fit, appearance and function of the original spacer on specified vehicles
• Restores functionality – this spacer is made to fully restore part functionality after the original part fails
• Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience