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KQQL IT 09-07-2013 11:55 PM

drop shocks
 
Searched with no luck.
Need a part # for shorter shocks for a 3" drop coil.
Thanks in advance
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Skunksmash 09-08-2013 06:45 AM

Re: drop shocks
 
I've had the same difficulty on other vehicles. Usually its some kind of special shock or a shock off of a much lower vehicle, that will work for lowering the one you're working on. Then there's the valving...

SCOTI 09-08-2013 11:06 AM

Re: drop shocks
 
Relocating the upper mounts higher means using off the shelf parts designed (& valved) for your C10 app.

INSIDIOUS '86 09-08-2013 02:06 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
Haven't run drop shocks on mine yet and I'm doing fine
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KQQL IT 09-08-2013 02:45 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
The shocks are bottomed out.
bro n laws 1 ton to 1/2 ton swap and drop.

Was looking for some shorter one.

Guess of time to research Monroe catalog.
Thanks
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S10Fan 09-08-2013 03:28 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
I used shocks fitting a 1950 Chrysler on the front of my C-10. But, I'm running drop spindles and bags, your needs may vary.

I think CPP makes a bracket to raise your upper shock mount.

SCOTI 09-08-2013 06:33 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
http://www.performanceonline.com/196...unt-Kit-Front/

KQQL IT 09-08-2013 06:54 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/9...343cf175_o.jpg


4X4 brackets on my 73 haven't had any luck finding a set at the pic n pull.
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INSIDIOUS '86 09-08-2013 07:20 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
Those are off of the quad shock 4x4 trucks
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KQQL IT 09-08-2013 07:28 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
Yep.
No luck finding a set.
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INSIDIOUS '86 09-08-2013 08:41 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
Have some on my k5. But I'm going to used them haha. Doesn't Nate (porterbuilt) make them?
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DREAMER1 09-08-2013 09:52 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
There's alot of the airbag guys that sell em.(like AVS or Porterbuilt) When I had a 4.5/7 static drop I never needed a "different" shock. Just new ones, cause they were wore out.
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cory d 09-09-2013 02:42 AM

Re: drop shocks
 
the stock length shock should get you well into the steel bump stop/spindle stop under the rubber bump stop. are you sure its not just hitting teh bump stops?

KQQL IT 09-09-2013 02:03 PM

Re: drop shocks
 
They're gone altogether.
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