• Skyjacker B8551 Black MAX Front Shock for 73-91 Chevy/GMC Suburban 4WD
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Skyjacker B8551 Black MAX Front Shock for 73-91 Chevy/GMC Suburban 4WD

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Product Specification:

SKU:SKYB8551

UPC: 803696238692

Weight: 5.5 lb

Inventory: 32

Type: Shocks and Struts

Vehicle Fitment

  • 1973-1991 Chevrolet Suburban, 4WD, with 2-5 in. of front lift
  • 1973-1991 GMC Suburban (1/2-ton & 3/4-ton), 4WD, with 2-5 in. of front lift

Fitment Notes

  • Front shock only - the matching rear shock for this application is sold separately as Skyjacker B8553
  • Designed specifically for trucks running 2-5 in. of front lift; confirm your exact lift amount against Skyjacker's application chart before ordering
  • Vehicle-specific multi-stage valving - not a universal shock, so confirm exact application before purchase

Features

  • Advanced foam-cell technology: the foam-cell insert compresses to compensate for oil expansion as the shock heats up under hard use, maintaining consistent performance across the shock's full operating temperature range
  • Foam-cell design also eliminates air inside the shock, allowing mounting in any direction without performance loss
  • Increased fluid capacity improves heat dissipation compared to standard-capacity shocks
  • StableSteer valving ensures maximum tire-to-road contact for a smooth, controlled, and comfortable ride
  • 360-degree arc-welded end mounts support 180-degree directional mounting flexibility for the specific application
  • Twin-tube construction with a chrome-plated shaft for durability
  • Includes a durable black protective boot
  • Backed by Skyjacker's manufacturer limited lifetime warranty

Specifications

  • Part Number: B8551
  • Brand: Skyjacker
  • Product Line: Black MAX 8500 Series Shocks
  • Position: Front
  • Construction: Twin-Tube, Foam-Cell
  • Shaft: Chrome-Plated
  • Compatible Lift Range: 2-5 in.
  • Boot: Black, Included
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Included Components

  • 1x Black MAX 8500 Series Front Shock Absorber with Black Boot

Product Description

The Skyjacker B8551 Black MAX 8500 shock is a direct-replacement front shock engineered specifically for 1973-1991 Chevrolet and GMC Suburban 4WD trucks running 2 to 5 inches of front lift. Rather than a generic universal shock, this unit uses vehicle-specific multi-stage StableSteer valving to keep tires in solid, consistent contact with the road across a wide range of driving conditions.

Inside, Skyjacker's advanced foam-cell technology sets this shock apart from conventional twin-tube designs: as the shock works hard and heats up, the foam-cell insert compresses to compensate for oil expansion, maintaining consistent damping performance rather than fading under sustained hard use. The same foam-cell design eliminates air inside the shock body, which is what allows 180-degree directional mounting flexibility via the 360-degree arc-welded end mounts.

Built with twin-tube construction, a chrome-plated shaft, and increased fluid capacity for better heat dissipation, this shock ships with a durable black protective boot and is backed by Skyjacker's manufacturer limited lifetime warranty. This is the front shock only - the matching rear shock for this application is sold separately as Skyjacker B8553.

Skyjacker B8551 Black MAX Front Shock for 73-91 Chevy/GMC Suburban 4WD

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