What shocks are you running?

[draimondi]

New to the forum and mid project. I'm mostly finished with my drivetrain and I'm on to suspension. Truck is a '79 stepside 454 TH400 12 bolt limited slip. I wanted a small drop, only a couple inches, so I could still run stock rally's with big radial tires. I've removed a coil in the front and took a couple leafs from the rear. Truck sits exactly where I want it now. Looking for a little advice on front and rear shocks. I'll have some pics up soon! Thanks in advance.

[draimondi]

Here's a picture of the truck

[draimondi]

Under the hood

[big steve-o]

Well, I like regular old Monroe shocks, mostly because I like the way they ride, and they're cheap enough to change frequently if they wear out. I run stock size fronts in the front and the rear, cuz I lowered eh front with spindles and the back with a flip.

[Malo83]

Originally Posted by draimondi

Under the hood

BadAss!!!

[piecesparts]

I run Rancho 9000 shocks on the front of my 84 with a 3.5" drop and I have Belltech Street shocks on the rear. The ride is comfortable.

[draimondi]

I have Monroe Magnums on there now. They've been on for many years and probably a little tired. I think I'll crawl under and take some quick measurements to see what will fit. I may just put some new Monroe's back on. They run around $70 a shock out here.

[draimondi]

Originally Posted by piecesparts

I run Rancho 9000 shocks on the front of my 84 with a 3.5" drop and I have Belltech Street shocks on the rear. The ride is comfortable.

How did you lower the front? I know a lot of folks run a drop spindle up front and a flip in the rear.

[draimondi]

Originally Posted by Malo83

BadAss!!!

Thanks! It's been a labor of love. This truck was bought new in 79 by my dad and it was my first truck at 15. A lot of great memories in this truck. After years of neglect and a few more sitting on the side of the house I decided to start restoring it back to its former glory. It's been fun so far!

[Rich84]

Need to see more pictures of this one...bring it outside..snap some more.

[draimondi]

Originally Posted by Rich84

Need to see more pictures of this one...bring it outside..snap some more.

The weather hasn't been great up here in the Pacific NW so I haven't had it out in a couple of days. When I do I'll snap a few pictures.