Need Opinions, Thinking about setting up Dual Shocks in the Rear?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

K10Dream69 · 07-15-2013, 02:42 PM

So the more I dig into my old girl the more $$$ and idea's go into it.
I've seen other post for similiar questions but my setup is a little different.

My shortbox is on 1 ton axles n 35's, I have blocks in the rear (like to elimnate soon) The truck ride is very stiff and was curious if I had a setup with 4 shocks in the rear if it would soften it up. The previous shocks were hammered so it already is going to ride better but for the price, $50 a shock it's not that bad taking a shot.

I will tow and fill the bed of this so it will get used as a truck. Would I benefit from this or not?? Any input experience is appreciated

I was thinking about using these universal Weld in parts:

**kwmech** · 07-15-2013, 03:13 PM

Adding more shocks will just make it stiffer. How about some more info on the suspension your running

Tinkermc · 07-15-2013, 05:08 PM

bags will make it ride better

knomadd · 07-15-2013, 05:12 PM

shocks just dampen how much it bounces... your springs are what makes it rough.

**Stocker** · 07-15-2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knomadd

shocks just dampen how much it bounces... your springs are what makes it rough.

That's basically true, but as kwmech posted above, adding more shocks will further stiffen the ride because of the additional damping action.

If you still decide to add another pair of shocks, all four of them will need to be valved specifically for quad-shock application.

07-15-2013, 02:42 PM	#1
K10Dream69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Reno NV Posts: 53	Need Opinions, Thinking about setting up Dual Shocks in the Rear?? So the more I dig into my old girl the more $$$ and idea's go into it. I've seen other post for similiar questions but my setup is a little different. My shortbox is on 1 ton axles n 35's, I have blocks in the rear (like to elimnate soon) The truck ride is very stiff and was curious if I had a setup with 4 shocks in the rear if it would soften it up. The previous shocks were hammered so it already is going to ride better but for the price, $50 a shock it's not that bad taking a shot. I will tow and fill the bed of this so it will get used as a truck. Would I benefit from this or not?? Any input experience is appreciated I was thinking about using these universal Weld in parts: Attached Images

07-15-2013, 03:13 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,718	Re: Need Opinions, Thinking about setting up Dual Shocks in the Rear?? Adding more shocks will just make it stiffer. How about some more info on the suspension your running

07-15-2013, 05:08 PM	#3
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Need Opinions, Thinking about setting up Dual Shocks in the Rear?? bags will make it ride better

07-15-2013, 05:12 PM	#4
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Need Opinions, Thinking about setting up Dual Shocks in the Rear?? shocks just dampen how much it bounces... your springs are what makes it rough. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

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