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06-05-2003, 01:58 AM | #1 |
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Shock suggestions please
Does anyone have any recommendations for drop shocks? Which ones to avoid? How do your drop shocks ride? Should I just try & get shorter fronts or get some relocators?
Thanks
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06-05-2003, 02:02 AM | #2 |
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Doestch Tech shocks all the way. with as low as your truck is, make sure you get shock extenders for the rear.
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06-05-2003, 01:00 PM | #3 |
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ttt
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06-06-2003, 04:34 PM | #4 |
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I'd have to agree, go with the Doetsch Techs. They are definitely the best one's I've used on my truck so far. I have about a 6/8 drop and you can really tell when you get a set that works well.
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06-06-2003, 04:37 PM | #5 |
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Check this thread out. Not sure if he sold these or not yet.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=53970
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06-06-2003, 06:18 PM | #6 |
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Thanks guys . . .... & thanks for the link BigRed.
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06-06-2003, 07:59 PM | #7 |
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Scoti,
Doetsch Tech's are really good shocks. I have also had great luck with Bell Tech Nitro Chargers. Everyone I talk to say's they suck, but they have worked for me. KYB has a new series out that Cutten Customs swears by. They put the on my Harley truck, and I can't complain so far. Let me know what you want me to get a price on them....
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06-06-2003, 10:21 PM | #8 |
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So far, the only ones that I've been able to get dimensions on are the Doetsch Techs so I'll prob give them a try. I might make some shock relocators as well.
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06-07-2003, 12:09 AM | #9 |
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Had toxic shocks for about a month or two before I couldnt stand them anymore. Switched to doetsch techs and havent looked back
Just a little FYI, but on my oddball 78 with a 5/6 drop, I didnt put any new drop shocks on. I just kept the stock ones on there. That setup had worked better then my 79 with doetsch techs or toxics. Or course this is the same truck that runs 275/60/15's up front without any problems either
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06-07-2003, 12:55 PM | #10 |
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Well there's no possible way to run the stockers since the fronts only have 1.5" of travel before bottoming out & the rears only have 1" of travel before they do.
Interestingly enough, if I take the rear shock extensions off, I could use the fronts on the back. I wouldn't have to worry about them bottoming out . . .... just over extending.
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