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81ratrodc10 · 01-02-2012, 08:19 PM

I have a 81 c10 lowered 4/6 iknow in the rear i have to run drop shocks but in the front they apear to be stock so my ? Is can i run stock shocks in front or r droped ojes needed
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81ratrodc10 · 01-03-2012, 06:31 AM

No one
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playstock · 01-03-2012, 04:25 PM

How does it ride? When I lower trucks, I always run lowered shocks in front and back. Shock extenders in the rear might work too.

SCOTI · 01-03-2012, 08:19 PM

The best way to answer the question correctly is to measure your specific application for the amount of travel you have w/your current combo of parts. The fronts are easy to just relocate the upper mount higher on the frame-rail & use a stock p/n replacement shock.

81ratrodc10 · 01-04-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by playstock

How does it ride? When I lower trucks, I always run lowered shocks in front and back. Shock extenders in the rear might work too.

This is my first lowered truck so i have nothing to compare the ride too the rear already has drop shocks installed i pulled a shock of and its a gabrial or something like that seems to be a stock replacement
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81ratrodc10 · 01-04-2012, 02:48 PM

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The best way to answer the question correctly is to measure your specific application for the amount of travel you have w/your current combo of parts. The fronts are easy to just relocate the upper mount higher on the frame-rail & use a stock p/n replacement shock.

How do u relocate the upper mount drill a new hole in frame or?
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SCOTI · 01-04-2012, 04:32 PM

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How do u relocate the upper mount drill a new hole in frame or?
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Yep....

81ratrodc10 · 01-04-2012, 05:39 PM

Would u need to have that braket or could u still use stock mount
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SCOTI · 01-04-2012, 08:43 PM

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Would u need to have that braket or could u still use stock mount
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You'll need a bracket.

The stock stud needs to be @ an angle & can't be 90° to the frame which is where it would be if you just raised it. Of course, if you're making your own upper bracket, there's no reason you couldn't design the required angle into a different style of bracket & use the stud.

gGMC DOG · 01-04-2012, 09:16 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399

SCOTI · 01-04-2012, 10:01 PM

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399

Those 'relocation' brackets are for rear coil suspensions & wouldn't work for leaf set-ups.

81ratrodc10 · 01-05-2012, 11:16 AM

I thought it didnt seem right all i have is the stud bolted thtu fram no upper bracket
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01-02-2012, 08:19 PM	#1
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	lowering shock ? I have a 81 c10 lowered 4/6 iknow in the rear i have to run drop shocks but in the front they apear to be stock so my ? Is can i run stock shocks in front or r droped ojes needed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

01-03-2012, 06:31 AM	#2
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: lowering shock ? No one Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

01-03-2012, 04:25 PM	#3
playstock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: fresno, ca Posts: 22	Re: lowering shock ? How does it ride? When I lower trucks, I always run lowered shocks in front and back. Shock extenders in the rear might work too.

01-03-2012, 08:19 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: lowering shock ? The best way to answer the question correctly is to measure your specific application for the amount of travel you have w/your current combo of parts. The fronts are easy to just relocate the upper mount higher on the frame-rail & use a stock p/n replacement shock. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-04-2012, 05:39 PM	#8
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: lowering shock ? Would u need to have that braket or could u still use stock mount Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

01-04-2012, 09:16 PM	#10
gGMC DOG Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Over yonder Posts: 259	Re: lowering shock ? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399

01-05-2012, 11:16 AM	#12
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: lowering shock ? I thought it didnt seem right all i have is the stud bolted thtu fram no upper bracket Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"



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