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11-28-2004, 09:47 PM | #1 |
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got airbags, now what shocks?
I have air bags on my 68 c10 and dont know what shocks to get. The worst thing about buying isidont know of any shocks made especially for airbags. They make lowered shocks but I need specifications on them for the topped and bottomed out measurements of the bags.I know ground force makes a really good shock but I dont know which one to get.
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11-28-2004, 10:06 PM | #2 |
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I would recommend HAL QA1 billet aluminum 12-way adjustable shock absorbers. I have these at all four corners and they are awesome! They cost $159 per shock abosorber but are rebuildable.
You can order them through www.RideTech.com and www.SummitRacing.com If those don't fit your budget, I would recommend Doetsch Tech shock absorbers. They can be ordered through www.MacsSpring.com and www.SportTruckDirect.com
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02-24-2005, 08:59 PM | #3 |
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not to resurect this old post or anything but what kindof specifications do you need to have before you determine which type you need? (rear only) i also have bags and am looking for something low cost. i have the shock relocation stuff from ECE also...
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02-24-2005, 09:08 PM | #4 |
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Monroe #33033 on front, #32207 on rear. They're shorter than stock and use the stock mounts. < $30 each at your local parts store.
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02-24-2005, 09:14 PM | #5 |
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so should i return my shock relocation stuff then? or will they fit on that as well.
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02-25-2005, 01:04 AM | #6 |
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XXL, what year of truck are these shocks for? I guess what I'm asking is will these work on my '79? E
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02-25-2005, 11:32 AM | #7 | |
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Get a Monroe (or whatever) spec book, find the specs on your STOCK shocks-- top/bottom mounts, compressed/extended heights, damping, etc. Then work backwards with those specs to find a comparable shock that simply shorter.
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02-25-2005, 01:56 PM | #8 |
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any thoughts on the relocation brackets?
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02-25-2005, 07:44 PM | #10 |
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alright, sounds good. thanks for all the help.
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02-28-2005, 01:53 PM | #11 |
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One more Q XXL. I checked with the local parts store and they said that those 33033's woudl'nt fit on the rear... I'm assuming that they mean that they just arn't really designed for the rear... is that the case?
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02-28-2005, 07:23 PM | #13 |
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Frank, how come you are taking off your GR2s? I ask because I am going from a static drop [2/4] to ART bags and had hoped to run my existing GR2s. I read something that they may not be the right shock for a bag setup though...
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02-28-2005, 05:20 PM | #15 |
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Going to change my rear KYB GR2's from ECE that came with the 6 inch rear drop kit (part number 344055 not listed on KYB's site) to the Doetsch.
CPP 39.00 each http://www.classicperform.com/6092chevtrk.htm this gives the specs http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/specs.php lowered truck http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/lowtruck.php
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03-01-2005, 12:30 AM | #16 |
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thanks, i appreciate it.
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03-01-2005, 06:19 AM | #17 |
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Hey XXL-Is that true? Can I just get 4 of the 33033's and be fine. I'm going with a 4/6 and I already have the rear shock relocators from ECE.
Looking for money saving ideas.
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03-01-2005, 08:22 PM | #18 |
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03-02-2005, 03:46 PM | #19 |
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The ECE kyb gr2 that comes with the rear 6 inch drop kit maps to a 1977-78 Toyota pickup rear shock. Thanks to KYB tech support.
Rear Fiat 124 S/W 1966-76 Rear Mercury Villager All 1993-98 Rear Nissan Stanza 2W/D S/W All 1982-89 R Nissan Quest All 1993-98 R Toyota Truck All (Exc.4W/D) 1977-81 R Toyota Truck Tacoma 2 W/D 1995 -01 R Toyota Truck Van Model Y29 (Exc.4W/D) 1984-89 LINK TO MONROE SITE WITH INFO http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup...iscappinfo.asp
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Anybody out there made their own relocation brackets? If so how far did the brackets move them? I figure surely I have some metal lying around that would save the 70 bucks for the kit. Any advice would be great.
Thanks.
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Don't ever let AutoZone or Advance or any of the other chains tell you what will work or not. They don't understand things like my truck using Camaro calipers in the rear or lowered shocks... if they can't look it up in a book they think it won't work...
They told me I was nutz because I told them I wanted '78 cadilliac seville rotors and when they asked what vehicle they were going on I told them a 1970 GMC jimmy... Rg
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BTW, if you want to have some real fun, next time they ask, tell them something like a '68 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon with the 1.7L engine. I had one AutoZone guy tell me that he'd have to order the part. He made some calls and then told me the part (I forget what I was actually asking for) was no longer available.
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03-03-2005, 08:48 PM | #24 |
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Thanks for the update XXL.
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