drop shocks for lowered 87? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JAG66 · 10-06-2014, 01:55 PM

I have 2-1/2" drop spindles on my 87 SWB. Can I run stock shocks and be ok or do I need to find a shorter shock due to less travel distance?
If so, recommend a good drop shock? Is there a shock at Advance Auto/CARQUEST, etc. made for another vehicle that will substitute?

**lolife99** · 10-06-2014, 03:00 PM

Only drop springs or cut springs, require a shorter drop shock.
Drop spindles will be fine with standard length shocks.

JAG66 · 10-06-2014, 03:33 PM

Thanks Keith. Just happened to notice fairly new LF shock broke at lower a-arm mount today, so replacing shocks.
Jeff

10-06-2014, 01:55 PM	#1
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	drop shocks for lowered 87? I have 2-1/2" drop spindles on my 87 SWB. Can I run stock shocks and be ok or do I need to find a shorter shock due to less travel distance? If so, recommend a good drop shock? Is there a shock at Advance Auto/CARQUEST, etc. made for another vehicle that will substitute?

10-06-2014, 03:00 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: drop shocks for lowered 87? Only drop springs or cut springs, require a shorter drop shock. Drop spindles will be fine with standard length shocks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-06-2014, 03:33 PM	#3
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Re: drop shocks for lowered 87? Thanks Keith. Just happened to notice fairly new LF shock broke at lower a-arm mount today, so replacing shocks. Jeff



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