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1981 GMC K3500: Shock Absorber


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Monroe RS999151 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Monroe
On Sale:

$125.12
Avail:
5 in Stock
Warehouse: US-7
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
RS9000XL
with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in)
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front RS9000XL
with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in)

2 Per Vehicle

Bilstein 24-187077 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Bilstein
On Sale:

$117.09
Avail:
4 in Stock
Warehouse: US-7
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
B8 5100
For Front Lifted Height: 3-4
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front B8 5100
For Front Lifted Height: 3-4

2 Per Vehicle

Bilstein 33-104652 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Bilstein
On Sale:

$117.09
Avail:
4 in Stock
Warehouse: US-7
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
B8 5125
For Rear Lifted Height: 2-2.5
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear B8 5125
For Rear Lifted Height: 2-2.5

2 Per Vehicle

Bilstein 33-185569 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Bilstein
On Sale:

$117.09
Avail:
5 in Stock
Warehouse: US-7
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EnginePer VehicleFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L l6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
w/3
6 LIFT
HD MONO TUBE
5100 SERIES
COMPRESSION BUMP STOP ON CHASSIS MAY NEED TO BE MODIFIED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SHOCK
Part Qualifier: Rear Mono-Tube Gas Pressure
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L l6 Gas OHV w/3
6 LIFT
HD MONO TUBE
5100 SERIES
COMPRESSION BUMP STOP ON CHASSIS MAY NEED TO BE MODIFIED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SHOCK
Part Qualifier: Rear Mono-Tube Gas Pressure
2 Per Vehicle

Bilstein 33-185576 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Bilstein
On Sale:

$117.09
Avail:
1 in Stock
Warehouse: US-7
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EnginePer VehicleFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L l6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
w/4
6 LIFT
HD MONO TUBE
5100 SERIES
Part Qualifier: Rear Mono-Tube Gas Pressure
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L l6 Gas OHV w/4
6 LIFT
HD MONO TUBE
5100 SERIES
Part Qualifier: Rear Mono-Tube Gas Pressure
2 Per Vehicle

KYB 344386 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

KYB
On Sale:

$43.45
Avail:
2 in Stock
Warehouse: US-1
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
Excel-G
Recommended OEM Replacement
4WD
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear Excel-G
Recommended OEM Replacement
4WD

2 Per Vehicle

KYB 565068 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

KYB
On Sale:

$77.36
Avail:
2 in Stock
Warehouse: US-1
Qty:
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
MonoMax
Maximum Monotube Performance Upgrade
4WD
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear MonoMax
Maximum Monotube Performance Upgrade
4WD

2 Per Vehicle

KYB KG5482 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

KYB
On Sale:

$57.76
Avail:
4 in Stock
Warehouse: US-1
Qty:
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
Gas-a-just
Monotube Performance Upgrade
4WD
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear Gas-a-just
Monotube Performance Upgrade
4WD

2 Per Vehicle

Unity 256010 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Unity
On Sale:

$21.78
Avail:
2 in Stock
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear
2 Per Vehicle

ACDelco 520-116 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

ACDelco
On Sale:

$45.25
Avail:
203 in Stock
Warehouse: US-4
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
Advantage-Mid-Grade Gas Charged
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear Advantage-Mid-Grade Gas Charged

2 Per Vehicle

ACDelco 525-20 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

ACDelco
Absorber (B)
Avail:
0 in Stock
 OUT OF STOCK
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
Specialty-Heavy Duty
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front Specialty-Heavy Duty

2 Per Vehicle
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
Specialty-Heavy Duty
Non Gas Charged
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front Specialty-Heavy Duty
Non Gas Charged

2 Per Vehicle

ACDelco 525-21 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

ACDelco
On Sale:

$57.26
Avail:
334 in Stock
Warehouse: US-4
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
Gold-Heavy Duty
Non Gas Charged Shock
LVA / Last Mile
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear Gold-Heavy Duty
Non Gas Charged Shock
LVA / Last Mile

2 Per Vehicle

ACDelco 530-202 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

ACDelco
Absorber (SLP)
Avail:
0 in Stock
 OUT OF STOCK
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
Professional-Premium Gas Charged
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front Professional-Premium Gas Charged

2 Per Vehicle

ACDelco 530-247 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

ACDelco
On Sale:

$51.01
Avail:
462 in Stock
Warehouse: US-4
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
Professional-Premium Gas Charged
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear Professional-Premium Gas Charged

2 Per Vehicle

ACDelco 540-5018 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

ACDelco
On Sale:

$82.86
Avail:
84 in Stock
Warehouse: US-4
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
Specialty-Premium Monotube
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear Specialty-Premium Monotube

2 Per Vehicle

ACDelco 560-69 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

ABSORBER RR SH (A)
Avail:
0 in Stock
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 

Base, VIN: M, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
Rear
Base, VIN: M, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
2 Per Vehicle
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 

Sierra Classic, VIN: M, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
Rear
Sierra Classic, VIN: M, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
2 Per Vehicle
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 

Base, VIN: W, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV
Rear
Base, VIN: W, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
2 Per Vehicle
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
4.8L l6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 

High Sierra, VIN: T, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
4.8L l6 Gas OHV
Rear
High Sierra, VIN: T, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
2 Per Vehicle
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
4.8L l6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 

Sierra Classic, VIN: T, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
4.8L l6 Gas OHV
Rear
Sierra Classic, VIN: T, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
2 Per Vehicle
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 

Sierra Grande, VIN: M, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
Rear
Sierra Grande, VIN: M, GAS, CARB, Natural, Standard Cab Pickup
VPI 1-877-846-8243
2 Per Vehicle

KYB 565069 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

KYB
On Sale:

$71.87
Avail:
36 in Stock
Warehouse: US-7
Qty:
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
MonoMax
Maximum Monotube Performance Upgrade
4WD
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front MonoMax
Maximum Monotube Performance Upgrade
4WD

2 Per Vehicle

KYB KG5481 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

KYB
On Sale:

$43.08
Avail:
3 in Stock
Warehouse: US-4
Qty:
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
Gas-a-just
Recommended OEM Replacement
4WD
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front Gas-a-just
Recommended OEM Replacement
4WD

2 Per Vehicle

Monroe 34919 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Monroe
On Sale:

$44.65
Avail:
22 in Stock
Warehouse: US-4
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
Monroe Gas-Magnum Shock Absorber
Premium
Limited Lifetime Warranty
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front Monroe Gas-Magnum Shock Absorber
Premium
Limited Lifetime Warranty

2 Per Vehicle

Monroe 34920 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Monroe
On Sale:

$39.95
Avail:
12 in Stock
Warehouse: US-4
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
Monroe Gas-Magnum Shock Absorber
Premium
Limited Lifetime Warranty
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear Monroe Gas-Magnum Shock Absorber
Premium
Limited Lifetime Warranty

2 Per Vehicle

Monroe RS5132 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Monroe
Avail:
0 in Stock
 OUT OF STOCK
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
RS5000
with Rear Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in)
Use to depletion, then use RS55132
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear RS5000
with Rear Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in)
Use to depletion, then use RS55132

2 Per Vehicle

Monroe RS5134 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Monroe
Avail:
0 in Stock
 OUT OF STOCK
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
RS5000
with Rear Raised Height 2.5 (in) to 4.0 (in)
Use to depletion, then use RS55134
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear RS5000
with Rear Raised Height 2.5 (in) to 4.0 (in)
Use to depletion, then use RS55134

2 Per Vehicle

Monroe RS55001 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Monroe
On Sale:

$72.26
Avail:
16 in Stock
Warehouse: US-7
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
RS5000X
with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in) to 4 (in)
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front RS5000X
with Front Raised Height 2.5 (in) to 4 (in)

2 Per Vehicle

Monroe RS55132 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Monroe
On Sale:

$71.56
Avail:
3 in Stock
Warehouse: US-7
Qty:
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Rear
 
RS5000X
with Rear Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in)
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Rear RS5000X
with Rear Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in)

2 Per Vehicle

Monroe RS55151 Shock Absorber
for 1981 GMC K3500

Monroe
On Sale:

$64.70
Avail:
5 in Stock
Warehouse: US-4
Qty:
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EnginePer VehiclePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
 
2
 
Front
 
RS5000X
with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in)
 
1981 GMC K3500 equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV,
4.8L L6 Gas OHV
Front RS5000X
with Front Raised Height 0 (in) to 2.0 (in)

2 Per Vehicle
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