2500 versus 2600 in rear for soft ride
 

I currently have 2500 bags with Schrader valves on the rear of my 66 C20. I need to get new shocks, since I don't really know how old mine are, and I'm pretty sure they are bottoming out occasionally. I relocated the shock mounts using the old mounts, like frizzlefry and ScotI did.
However, it does ride a little harsher than I was hoping for. Would the 2600's ride a little softer since they will have a little less pressure for the same ride height (I think)? FYI, I live in the mountains in Colorado (jst moved), and have 240 pounds of sand in the bed for traction.

Re: 2500 versus 2600 in rear for soft ride
 

How much pressure is it requiring to achieve your ride height?

Re: 2500 versus 2600 in rear for soft ride
 

With the sand in the bed, it's at about 48-50 psi.

Re: 2500 versus 2600 in rear for soft ride
 

2600's would require less air psi for the same height as the 2500's. I wouldn't think the ~50psi is excessive. But, if you feel it is, the larger bag would require less psi.

I would do shocks first & make a decision after re-testing.

Re: 2500 versus 2600 in rear for soft ride
 

Yep, that's pretty much the same plan I was thinking since either way I need the shocks replaced. Thanks for the replies.

Re: 2500 versus 2600 in rear for soft ride
 

agreed. change shocks. I recommend the QA-1 Street Shock. They have 18 way adjustability for compression/rebound....awesome

....night and day over anything drop shock or Monroe can do