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locab36 · 09-30-2005, 07:19 PM

Question about shocks. I have a 84 swb that I want to lower in the rear. I currently installed the drop hangers but need to get the drop shackels in. Before I do that I know the stock shocks won't work. Is there a shock # from another application that will work in the rear of my truck that I can get @ autozone or similar parts store???? I don't want to drop big $ for kyb's or nitro's just something that will work and will be available.

John

Slonaker · 09-30-2005, 07:33 PM

I don't have an answer for you, but i wanted to point out that Western Chassis and other make shock relocators.

Slonaker

SCOTI · 09-30-2005, 11:21 PM

I used stock front shocks for a 73-87 4wd burb/blazer/truck on the rear of my 74. I had to drive out the steel inserts on the bottom end so the larger stock bolts could be used.

They were the best compromise for compressed & extended length that would work @ my ride height (Western Chassis flip kit for a 8-leaf HD spring pack, BellTech shackles & WC shock extensions).

They have worked since summer of 03.

powder2 · 10-01-2005, 07:34 PM

i use late 70's chevy van shocks a old hotroder told these work perfect

Slonaker · 10-02-2005, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by powder2

i use late 70's chevy van shocks a old hotroder told these work perfect

Front or rear shocks? How much drop do you have?

So many questions, so little time...

Slonaker

locab36 · 10-02-2005, 07:17 AM

I have 4" inches of drop in the rear. Drop spring hangers and shackels. Keeping all the leafs.

John

AirMale · 10-03-2005, 06:16 PM

I have a brand new set of Doetsch shocks for rear trucks with 4" drop NEW IN THE BOX $90 shipped

09-30-2005, 07:19 PM	#1
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	shocks for lowered trucks.... Question about shocks. I have a 84 swb that I want to lower in the rear. I currently installed the drop hangers but need to get the drop shackels in. Before I do that I know the stock shocks won't work. Is there a shock # from another application that will work in the rear of my truck that I can get @ autozone or similar parts store???? I don't want to drop big $ for kyb's or nitro's just something that will work and will be available. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

09-30-2005, 07:33 PM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I don't have an answer for you, but i wanted to point out that Western Chassis and other make shock relocators. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

09-30-2005, 11:21 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	I used stock front shocks for a 73-87 4wd burb/blazer/truck on the rear of my 74. I had to drive out the steel inserts on the bottom end so the larger stock bolts could be used. They were the best compromise for compressed & extended length that would work @ my ride height (Western Chassis flip kit for a 8-leaf HD spring pack, BellTech shackles & WC shock extensions). They have worked since summer of 03. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 09-30-2005 at 11:22 PM.

10-02-2005, 07:17 AM	#6
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	I have 4" inches of drop in the rear. Drop spring hangers and shackels. Keeping all the leafs. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

10-03-2005, 06:16 PM	#7
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	I have a brand new set of Doetsch shocks for rear trucks with 4" drop NEW IN THE BOX $90 shipped __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-01-2005, 07:34 PM	#4
powder2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 287	i use late 70's chevy van shocks a old hotroder told these work perfect

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