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Primered_69 · 04-26-2006, 02:42 PM

My truck is getting lowered 4/6. Are there alternatives to use instead of buying drop shocks?

my truck is a 69 but has a leaf rear. They use the same shock as the 73 - 87. Anyone has any experience with substitutions from other application?

Thanks in advance

SCOTI · 04-26-2006, 07:47 PM

The rear of my 74 is dropped w/a flip kit + dropped shackles. I used an off the shelf Monroe/Gabriel shock from PepBoys that was for a 73-up 4wd front.

It was the correct length (flip kit w/shock extenders) & only required pressing out the lower bushing to be able to use the original lower shock bolt.

On the front you can use Monroe #33033 (or Gabriel equivalent). These are a little shorter but utilize the same dia 'eyes' on the ends.

Wild83C10 · 04-26-2006, 09:36 PM

you can buy any type of shock you want as long as it is for the right ride height and shock travel length. You need to determine those lengths then you can call some shock companies and ask them what shocks to use. I bought QA1 adjustable shocks that are generic for any vehicle.

04-26-2006, 02:42 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Alternatives to drop shocks? Interchange shorter shocks from another application? My truck is getting lowered 4/6. Are there alternatives to use instead of buying drop shocks? my truck is a 69 but has a leaf rear. They use the same shock as the 73 - 87. Anyone has any experience with substitutions from other application? Thanks in advance __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 04-26-2006 at 02:43 PM. Reason: Correcting misspelled word

04-26-2006, 07:47 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Alternatives to drop shocks? Interchange shorter shocks for another application? The rear of my 74 is dropped w/a flip kit + dropped shackles. I used an off the shelf Monroe/Gabriel shock from PepBoys that was for a 73-up 4wd front. It was the correct length (flip kit w/shock extenders) & only required pressing out the lower bushing to be able to use the original lower shock bolt. On the front you can use Monroe #33033 (or Gabriel equivalent). These are a little shorter but utilize the same dia 'eyes' on the ends. __________________ 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; 04-26-2006 at 07:47 PM.

04-26-2006, 09:36 PM	#3
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: Alternatives to drop shocks? Interchange shorter shocks for another application? you can buy any type of shock you want as long as it is for the right ride height and shock travel length. You need to determine those lengths then you can call some shock companies and ask them what shocks to use. I bought QA1 adjustable shocks that are generic for any vehicle. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time



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