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draimondi · 10-25-2013, 02:04 PM

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 · 10-25-2013, 02:15 PM

Here's a picture of the truck

draimondi · 10-25-2013, 03:18 PM

Under the hood

big steve-o · 10-26-2013, 11:11 AM

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 · 10-26-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by draimondi

Under the hood

BadAss!!!

piecesparts · 10-26-2013, 03:51 PM

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 · 10-26-2013, 08:48 PM

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 · 10-26-2013, 08:50 PM

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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 · 10-26-2013, 08:54 PM

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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 · 10-27-2013, 10:05 AM

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

draimondi · 10-28-2013, 04:33 AM

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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.

10-25-2013, 02:04 PM	#1
draimondi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 41	What shocks are you running? 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.

10-25-2013, 02:15 PM	#2
draimondi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 41	Re: What shocks are you running? Here's a picture of the truck Attached Images

10-25-2013, 03:18 PM	#3
draimondi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 41	Re: What shocks are you running? Under the hood Attached Images

10-26-2013, 11:11 AM	#4
big steve-o Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Posts: 24	Re: What shocks are you running? 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.

10-26-2013, 03:51 PM	#6
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: What shocks are you running? 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. __________________ Frank

10-26-2013, 08:48 PM	#7
draimondi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 41	Re: What shocks are you running? 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.

10-27-2013, 10:05 AM	#10
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,693	Re: What shocks are you running? Need to see more pictures of this one...bring it outside..snap some more.



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