47-55.1 IFS w/ air bags - front shocks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LEEVON** · 11-10-2018, 09:55 PM

I am running a traditional style TCI MII front end with air bags on my '50. The kit included frame tabs for mounting small/short shocks on the outside of the frame to the lower control arm. IMO the size and rate of the shocks isn't enough for a V8 truck. It rides like crap, doesn't absorb bumps the way it should, not very confident cornering, etc. I'm running 235 tires 15" wheels, nothing else unusual. I'm thinking of finding taller upper mounts and longer shocks with a higher rate.

Anyone dealt with this?

11-10-2018, 09:55 PM	#1
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	IFS w/ air bags - front shocks? I am running a traditional style TCI MII front end with air bags on my '50. The kit included frame tabs for mounting small/short shocks on the outside of the frame to the lower control arm. IMO the size and rate of the shocks isn't enough for a V8 truck. It rides like crap, doesn't absorb bumps the way it should, not very confident cornering, etc. I'm running 235 tires 15" wheels, nothing else unusual. I'm thinking of finding taller upper mounts and longer shocks with a higher rate. Anyone dealt with this? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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