5/8 static drop parts list – comments/suggestions please

[kitsbeach]

I still can't decide what shocks to run. With the front and rear shock relocates I think I'll pretty much be running stock length shocks.

Prices range from $30-40 for KYB's, to $80ish per corner for Bilsteins, to $125 and $175 for Ridetech RQ or HQ shocks.

I just don't know how crazy I want to go on this. I want a good solid handling truck that will keep up with its eventual LS power. Not sure if I would use the tuning capabilities of the high end shocks (but it sounds pretty cool!).

I reminds me of my dad when he got into boating and him and his friends would get "foot-itis" and keep trading in for bigger boats (that they couldn't really afford).

I love to hear how other people do in the autocross with different shocks.

[C10_ustacould]

Ridetech HQ.

[kitsbeach]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Ridetech HQ.

Haha okay Buck not only do you have TADD but you have Footitis.!

But seriously do you think I'd take off the KYB's and put on the Ridetech HQ's and see a big difference.? If it was really WOW then I'd consider it.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by kitsbeach

Haha okay Buck not only do you have TADD but you have Footitis.!

But seriously do you think I'd take off the KYB's and put on the Ridetech HQ's and see a big difference.? If it was really WOW then I'd consider it.

The Ridetech HQ has 24 rebound adjustments, that's like having access to 24 sets of shocks to tune the suspension. Seem like a reasonable expenditure to me, but I want to drive my truck like a sports car. It's all dependent on how you want drive the truck. If I were not using the Ridetech shocks I would use the CPP gas charged (with ECE springs). I have found them to control the suspension better than the KYBs.

[smbrouss70]

According to Hart Rod, it was... Not sure what brand he took off though. I'm considering a set before the Power Tour.

[chevyrestoguy]

If you want to maintain a reasonable budget and still be able to lower the truck statically, I came up with a combination that uses very easy to access parts and it didn't cost me much money. If you don't mind doing some fab work, it's a pretty simple combo.

Here's what I did....
Front:
'79 Suburban (or C-10) front suspension, complete with brakes, etc.
Chassis "Z", went up 2" and forward 1" to center the wheel in wheel opening
Bell Tech drop spindles
Stock half-ton front spring, one coil removed.
My caster mod (see my thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501241)
1.25" front sway bar
TOTAL DROP: 7" ( I have almost stock ground clearance, too)

Rear:
5" drop coil
2" block
Flipped forward trailing arm mounts
ECE shock relocators
ECE Super Track bar
C-Notch (CPP, full welded)
3-way adjustable Koni shocks
TOTAL DROP: 7"

I have less $800 total invested in the suspension. I already had some of the parts from the donor truck ('79 Suburban). I didn't want to get really trick and have one-off parts that I couldn't fix with a trip to NAPA. I also wanted it to have a stock-looking vibe and paint it all chassis black and have people scratching their heads as to how I got it so low without bags.

[C10_ustacould]

I received a quote from Dave at Porterbuilt for the set up I described above and it came in at $3917.25 plus shipping. Even better...

[zipper]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

I received a quote from Dave at Porterbuilt for the set up I described above and it came in at $3917.25 plus shipping. Even better...

Time to start saving up