What kind of drop shocks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70-Chevy · 04-24-2006, 11:45 AM

I just recieved my drop springs for my truck, 3" front and 5" rear drop coils. Im curious to see what kind of shocks I should get and maybe relocators. What do you all suggest?

Chris

AesC10s · 04-24-2006, 03:12 PM

i dropped my 72 3 inches all around and used stock type shocks and havent had any problems.

72MARIO · 04-24-2006, 08:36 PM

Doestec.

They work well.

67Fleet · 04-24-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

Doestec.

They work well.

Doetsch Tech, with relocator kit from CPP.

XXL · 04-24-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 450hp69chevy

What do you all suggest?

Monroe #33033 up front. They're same top and bottom as stock and a little shorter. I had my first set for 6+ years, and liked them very much. Replaced them last year with the same. BTW, this is what ART ships with their kit. Oh, and did I mention that they're ! $28 each

70-Chevy · 04-24-2006, 10:29 PM

hey xxl, so what size do I get for the rear. You have alotta confidence in these things huh?

How much of a drop do you have on your truck?

XXL · 04-24-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 450hp69chevy

hey xxl, so what size do I get for the rear. You have alotta confidence in these things huh?

How much of a drop do you have on your truck?

I remembered the fronts off the top of my head (easy number and all). I'll have to do a search for the rear part number. My truck is fairly low, BTW...

XXL · 04-25-2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 450hp69chevy

hey xxl, so what size do I get for the rear.

#32077 for the rears.

Also, the only value I see in the adjustable Panhard bar is that you get to adjust it... once. After you've got the rearend centered, there's no value in it being adjustable. Also, with a static drop, you're really not going to benefit from the longer Panhard bars because you won't have a whole lot of suspension travel as compared to a bagged rear. In the case of the bagged rear, the peak-to-peak excursion is in the 8-10" range, so the longer bar reduces the arc the bar travels, and so reduces the side motion of the rearend as the suspension travels up and down. For a static rear, you're looking at 2-4" of real-world spring travel.

70-Chevy · 04-24-2006, 10:30 PM

Also, do you guys think Ill need a adjustable track arm?

Thanks guys,
Chris

carrzy4 · 04-24-2006, 10:53 PM

my drop is 2/4 do i need the relocators or can i just purchase the rear shocks, and what size would that be?

70-Chevy · 04-25-2006, 10:47 AM

xxl,
so all in all, I can keep my stock track bar? Is that what your saying? Thanks alot XXL, youve been alot of help.

Chris

XXL · 04-25-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 450hp69chevy

I can keep my stock track bar? Is that what your saying?
Chris

In my opinion, yes. when you lower the truck 5" in the rear, the rearend WILL shiift slightly to left of center (less than an inch), and that's where it will stay (unlike bagged systems, which get moved up and down). If you want to get the rearend re-centered, you can lengthen the stock Panhard bar, or move the left side frame mount to the right a little (it's riveted, so you can pop the rivets out, move to the right edge of the left frame channel, drill, and bolt.).

70-Chevy · 04-25-2006, 12:08 PM

Thanks XXL, youve been an awesome help.

Chris

Primered_69 · 04-25-2006, 11:39 PM

Do you think those shocks will fit on a 69 with leafs?

XXL · 04-26-2006, 12:18 AM

For those of you with extreme drops, I just did a reverse lookup of a comparable top/bottom mount for the rear that has shorter dimensions than the stocker

Stock = 32301
top mount LS37, bottom mount LS37, compressed 11.875, extended 18.250, travel 6.375

Shorter unit = 33076
top mount LS37, bottom mount LS37, compressed 10.000, extended 14.625, travel 4.625

Still shorter unit = 34839
top mount LS37, bottom mount LS37, compressed 9.750, extended 14.750, travel 5.000

Even shorter unit (requires small mod to bottom mount) = 37187
top mount LS37, bottom mount L1/CP5, compressed 9.375, extended 14.250, travel 4.875

Tom · 04-29-2006, 09:05 PM

I've had stock, toxic and doetsch tech's on my 78 with a 5" front drop. The worst were the toxics, they sucked bad. Stock was ok, doetsch techs are a dream. Also use doetsch techs on my 98 with 5" up front, rides great.

XXL · 04-29-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Also use doetsch techs on my 98 with 5" up front, rides great.

I swapped out Toxics for DT's on my '99 Tahoe (6/8 drop) and they worked great.

04-24-2006, 11:45 AM	#1
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	What kind of drop shocks? I just recieved my drop springs for my truck, 3" front and 5" rear drop coils. Im curious to see what kind of shocks I should get and maybe relocators. What do you all suggest? Chris __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

04-24-2006, 03:12 PM	#2
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: What kind of drop shocks? i dropped my 72 3 inches all around and used stock type shocks and havent had any problems.

04-24-2006, 10:29 PM	#6
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: What kind of drop shocks? hey xxl, so what size do I get for the rear. You have alotta confidence in these things huh? How much of a drop do you have on your truck? __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

04-24-2006, 10:30 PM	#9
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: What kind of drop shocks? Also, do you guys think Ill need a adjustable track arm? Thanks guys, Chris __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

04-24-2006, 10:53 PM	#10
carrzy4 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 152	Re: What kind of drop shocks? my drop is 2/4 do i need the relocators or can i just purchase the rear shocks, and what size would that be? __________________ S.h.i.t happens when you party naked.

04-24-2006, 08:36 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: What kind of drop shocks? Doestec. They work well. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-25-2006, 10:47 AM	#11
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: What kind of drop shocks? xxl, so all in all, I can keep my stock track bar? Is that what your saying? Thanks alot XXL, youve been alot of help. Chris __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

04-25-2006, 12:08 PM	#13
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: What kind of drop shocks? Thanks XXL, youve been an awesome help. Chris __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

04-25-2006, 11:39 PM	#14
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: What kind of drop shocks? Do you think those shocks will fit on a 69 with leafs? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

04-26-2006, 12:18 AM	#15
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: What kind of drop shocks? For those of you with extreme drops, I just did a reverse lookup of a comparable top/bottom mount for the rear that has shorter dimensions than the stocker Stock = 32301 top mount LS37, bottom mount LS37, compressed 11.875, extended 18.250, travel 6.375 Shorter unit = 33076 top mount LS37, bottom mount LS37, compressed 10.000, extended 14.625, travel 4.625 Still shorter unit = 34839 top mount LS37, bottom mount LS37, compressed 9.750, extended 14.750, travel 5.000 Even shorter unit (requires small mod to bottom mount) = 37187 top mount LS37, bottom mount L1/CP5, compressed 9.375, extended 14.250, travel 4.875 __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

04-29-2006, 09:05 PM	#16
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: What kind of drop shocks? I've had stock, toxic and doetsch tech's on my 78 with a 5" front drop. The worst were the toxics, they sucked bad. Stock was ok, doetsch techs are a dream. Also use doetsch techs on my 98 with 5" up front, rides great. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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