Doetsch or KYB shocks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toms84ss · 05-09-2010, 04:18 PM

Dropping my 65 short step with spindle/aftermarket springs in front and aftermarket springs in back for a 4"/5" total drop. Was wondering what your opinions were on those brands. Or maybe some one has used something else?

Tx Firefighter · 05-09-2010, 09:19 PM

I've used both brands under my 63 truck which is lowered with spindles and springs. I found the Doetsch Tech units too stiff and the KYBs just right.

toms84ss · 05-10-2010, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the reply. That's the kind of info I was looking for.

Rogue · 05-10-2010, 10:08 AM

What about Bilsteins?
Has any one used them on that set up?

likaroc13 · 05-10-2010, 12:49 PM

i can't speak for the '65... but i had Doetsch on my old '93 fullsize short/step with a 5/8 drop, & they worked nicely

05-09-2010, 04:18 PM	#1
toms84ss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 121	Doetsch or KYB shocks? Dropping my 65 short step with spindle/aftermarket springs in front and aftermarket springs in back for a 4"/5" total drop. Was wondering what your opinions were on those brands. Or maybe some one has used something else?

05-09-2010, 09:19 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Doetsch or KYB shocks? I've used both brands under my 63 truck which is lowered with spindles and springs. I found the Doetsch Tech units too stiff and the KYBs just right. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-10-2010, 10:02 AM	#3
toms84ss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 121	Re: Doetsch or KYB shocks? Thanks for the reply. That's the kind of info I was looking for.

05-10-2010, 10:08 AM	#4
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Doetsch or KYB shocks? What about Bilsteins? Has any one used them on that set up? __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

05-10-2010, 12:49 PM	#5
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Doetsch or KYB shocks? i can't speak for the '65... but i had Doetsch on my old '93 fullsize short/step with a 5/8 drop, & they worked nicely



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