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Old 10-06-2014, 01:55 PM   #1
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drop shocks for lowered 87?

I have 2-1/2" drop spindles on my 87 SWB. Can I run stock shocks and be ok or do I need to find a shorter shock due to less travel distance?
If so, recommend a good drop shock? Is there a shock at Advance Auto/CARQUEST, etc. made for another vehicle that will substitute?
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Old 10-06-2014, 03:00 PM   #2
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Re: drop shocks for lowered 87?

Only drop springs or cut springs, require a shorter drop shock.
Drop spindles will be fine with standard length shocks.
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Old 10-06-2014, 03:33 PM   #3
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Re: drop shocks for lowered 87?

Thanks Keith. Just happened to notice fairly new LF shock broke at lower a-arm mount today, so replacing shocks.
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