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80shrtboxsilverado 05-25-2010 02:57 PM

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!

shloopter 05-25-2010 03:33 PM

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.

boatpuller 05-25-2010 03:43 PM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
nitro's.....i think there bell tech.

silvereagle07 05-25-2010 03:54 PM

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.

54Caddy 05-25-2010 04:50 PM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
i used the summit racing ones they work hella good no complaints here..

Rogue_Sentinel 05-25-2010 05:07 PM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
bell tech

Jonboy 05-25-2010 05:44 PM

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.

bigarmzz 05-25-2010 09:14 PM

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:

joe1982 05-25-2010 09:32 PM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
toxic shocks, front and back. i think they are great

nlped 05-25-2010 09:40 PM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
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.

baclay9 05-25-2010 10:04 PM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz (Post 3997162)
toxic shocks, hands down

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

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.

chevymotocross 05-25-2010 10:10 PM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz (Post 3997162)
...oh, and whatever you do, dont buy doeschtech's....total crap:devil:

: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!

80shrtboxsilverado 05-26-2010 05:50 PM

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!

slugish 05-26-2010 10:28 PM

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 .

rdm1208 05-26-2010 11:42 PM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
My experiance with Doetsch Tech shocks is they make a truck ride like a cement truck.

bigarmzz 05-27-2010 07:07 AM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by baclay9 (Post 3997301)
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.

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

baclay9 05-27-2010 07:31 AM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz (Post 3999749)
i believe i got mine from stylintrucks.com ......those doeschtechs will make it ride like a road wagon:waah:

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.

Ghastlyone 05-27-2010 09:11 AM

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.

Moostifer 05-27-2010 09:38 AM

Re: What are you guys using for lowered shocks?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by baclay9 (Post 3999762)
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.

you are correct...


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