What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

Im just wondering what you guys are running for lowered shocks on these trucks. I have an 1980 1/2t 2wd short box. Cut two spring coils out of the front and flipped the rear myself. Ghetto, I know but it has to do for now. Im running pretty close to bottoming the stock ones out by just bouncing on the truck, so roadworthyness is an issue. Thanks in advance!

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

Got mine from McGaughys. I'm going to put shock extenders on the back because I only have 1.5' travel right now.

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

nitro's.....i think there bell tech.

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

You read my mind! I was just getting ready to post the same question. I was thinking about nitro's.

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

i used the summit racing ones they work hella good no complaints here..

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bell tech

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

oem type shocks (Monroe's, maybe), with shock extenders on the rear. With one coil cut, it didn't make enough difference to need new ones on the front. That, and replacements can be found cheap anywhere.

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

toxic shocks, hands down

...oh, and whatever you do, dont buy doeschtech's....total crap:devil:

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toxic shocks, front and back. i think they are great

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I have Belltech Nitro Drop 2 shocks for the "Bull" and I had them on the front of my old '87. Love them!!! And if you shop them, they are as cheap as any. I bought mine for $36 ea.

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

Were did you get your toxic shocks at? Does it tell you which ones you need depending on your drop? Glad I read this because I was just going to order the doeschtech's when I ordered my Western Chassis 5/7 drop.

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

:dohh: Got 4 of them sitting in my garage, waiting to go on once the 4/6 gets here. Hope it aint too too bouncy!

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

Thanks everyone for the speedy resonses!
It's looking like Toxic's or Bell Tech nitros. Thaks again!

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

Had bellteck nitros on mine > one in front broke in two> replaced with some from Djm (cant remember the brand ) no problems now for 3 years .

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My experiance with Doetsch Tech shocks is they make a truck ride like a cement truck.

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i believe i got mine from stylintrucks.com ......those doeschtechs will make it ride like a road wagon:waah:

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

If I remember correctly you have the same Western Chassis 5/7 drop I am going to order. I noticed toxic shocks come for a 4-6 inch rear drop is that close enough? Also, since the 5" front drop consist of a 2.5 inch spindle and 2.5 inch spring do I need to order the front shocks that are just for 0"-2" of drop? I figure the spindle doesn't need to be taken into account. Thanks man.

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

I run Belltech Nitro 2's on my 2 door Tahoe and so far I've been pleased with them.

It definitely rides nice.

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 

you are correct...