Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JRB · 01-30-2006, 01:13 PM

I just lowered the front of my 69 Short Step. I was wondering what kinds of shocks that other people have put on their trucks after lowering them. Give some feedback about their perfomance and how they effected the ride of the truck.
Thanks,
JRB

NPilot1975 · 01-30-2006, 01:40 PM

I have a 4/6 drop on my truck from ECE. They use KYB shocks as does Air Ride Tech. I have about 5500 miles on the truck and think it rides great.

67Fleet · 01-30-2006, 02:18 PM

I put Doetsch Tech shocks on mine front and rear. Also bought CPP's relocator kit that helps do away with the severe angle you start getting when these trucks are dropped down out back. Everything went together pretty easily. I like the DT shocks as they are a bit stiffer than the stockers but not too stiff. If you plan on lowering 4" or more out back you need the relocators also. The lower mounts just bolt right up. The upper mounts you need to drill out the stock mounts as they are riveted to the frame. I used an air chisel to pop the heads of the rivets off and then just tapped the rest out with a punch & hammer. Piece of cake.

JRB · 01-30-2006, 03:40 PM

Im only going down 2 inches will I still need the shock relocator?
JRB

Brad · 01-30-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JRB

Im only going down 2 inches will I still need the shock relocator?
JRB

No.
Btw, later today I'll post the model # for the KYB Gas-adjust shocks I'm using. They're awesome.

72MARIO · 01-30-2006, 04:53 PM

Doetsch Tech shocks are pretty good thats what on my 67. Dont have any problems with them.

Z28Owner · 01-30-2006, 08:40 PM

I used Summit 2 inch drop shocks, reboxed Toxic shocks, only got about 1500 miles on them, seem to ride fine.

Brad · 01-31-2006, 06:03 PM

I use KYB Gas-a-just shocks model #KG5409. These are the best shocks ever! I use them on the front and the rear. I have a 5" drop and use the ECE shock mount relocators also.

**Already Gone** · 01-31-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

Doetsch Tech shocks are pretty good thats what on my 67. Dont have any problems with them.

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Frizzle Fry · 01-31-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

I use KYB Gas-a-just shocks model #KG5409. These are the best shocks ever! I use them on the front and the rear. I have a 5" drop and use the ECE shock mount relocators also.

I've got KYB Gas-a-Just on all four corners of my dropped BB Burb. They do make a big difference, especially in the rear.

No relocater for me with 2.5" blocks in the back. You only need them with rear drop springs, not with blocks. Blocks retain stock geometry.

Tx Firefighter · 01-31-2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Z28Owner

I used Summit 2 inch drop shocks, reboxed Toxic shocks, only got about 1500 miles on them, seem to ride fine.

They must have changed recently. I bought Summit brand drop shocks a few years ago, and they are Doetsch Tech stamped right into the bodies.

JRB · 02-02-2006, 06:16 PM

First I would like to thank everyone for your help and replies. I was wondering if 65dollars per corner for a set of KRB shocks is a good price?
Thanks,

JRB

Tx Firefighter · 02-03-2006, 07:08 AM

That's pretty high.

ECE sells a nice set of 4 KYB's for something around 130 dollars.

lux hauler · 02-12-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JRB

First I would like to thank everyone for your help and replies. I was wondering if 65dollars per corner for a set of KRB shocks is a good price?
Thanks,

JRB

Summit has KYB Gas-A-Just for $30 each.

01-30-2006, 01:13 PM	#1
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) I just lowered the front of my 69 Short Step. I was wondering what kinds of shocks that other people have put on their trucks after lowering them. Give some feedback about their perfomance and how they effected the ride of the truck. Thanks, JRB

01-30-2006, 01:40 PM	#2
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) I have a 4/6 drop on my truck from ECE. They use KYB shocks as does Air Ride Tech. I have about 5500 miles on the truck and think it rides great. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

01-30-2006, 02:18 PM	#3
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) I put Doetsch Tech shocks on mine front and rear. Also bought CPP's relocator kit that helps do away with the severe angle you start getting when these trucks are dropped down out back. Everything went together pretty easily. I like the DT shocks as they are a bit stiffer than the stockers but not too stiff. If you plan on lowering 4" or more out back you need the relocators also. The lower mounts just bolt right up. The upper mounts you need to drill out the stock mounts as they are riveted to the frame. I used an air chisel to pop the heads of the rivets off and then just tapped the rest out with a punch & hammer. Piece of cake. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

01-30-2006, 03:40 PM	#4
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) Im only going down 2 inches will I still need the shock relocator? JRB

01-30-2006, 04:53 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) Doetsch Tech shocks are pretty good thats what on my 67. Dont have any problems with them. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-30-2006, 08:40 PM	#7
Z28Owner ......................... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: benton, ky Posts: 285	Re: Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) I used Summit 2 inch drop shocks, reboxed Toxic shocks, only got about 1500 miles on them, seem to ride fine. __________________ 1971 LWB Chevy C-10 350/350 3:42 eaton

01-31-2006, 06:03 PM	#8
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) I use KYB Gas-a-just shocks model #KG5409. These are the best shocks ever! I use them on the front and the rear. I have a 5" drop and use the ECE shock mount relocators also. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 01-31-2006 at 06:04 PM.

02-02-2006, 06:16 PM	#12
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) First I would like to thank everyone for your help and replies. I was wondering if 65dollars per corner for a set of KRB shocks is a good price? Thanks, JRB

02-03-2006, 07:08 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Opinions on what kind of Shocks (Lowered) That's pretty high. ECE sells a nice set of 4 KYB's for something around 130 dollars. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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