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Vandals909 06-01-2016 10:39 PM

Ridetech shockwave full system?
 
I used the search function and could not find what I was looking for. Looking for a 67-72 with a full a-arm and trailing arm setup with shockwaves. Looking for a photo at full lift and with all air depressed.

Thanks in advance

Vandals909 06-02-2016 01:00 AM

Re: Ridetech shockwave full system?
 
I found i couple of what i was looking for. Still would like to see a picture with bags filled and a side shot. Also a picture of the front member and how close it is when all the air is let out. I was originally set on coils but the CHOICE of adjust ability with shockwaves seems way better.

Ridetech labels there kits as for a 63-70 and a 71-72, is this due to the different spindle for the 5 lug disc?

Thanks

http://www.chimeramotors.com/#!72-chevy-c10/cizr

Vandals909 06-03-2016 12:36 PM

Re: Ridetech shockwave full system?
 
I was originally set on getting a coil over set up. However it does sound nice to be able to lift the vehicle up if you get any position with a high speed bump or high roadway. Can anybody help explain to me the advantage to having shockwaves Vs. having a traditional airbag and relocated shock mount.

SCOTI 06-03-2016 05:32 PM

Re: Ridetech shockwave full system?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandals909 (Post 7613831)
I was originally set on getting a coil over set up. However it does sound nice to be able to lift the vehicle up if you get any position with a high speed bump or high roadway. Can anybody help explain to me the advantage to having shockwaves Vs. having a traditional airbag and relocated shock mount.

If you're using a same quality of shock, there isn't a notable difference in ride quality. The main benefit is the packaging for the ShockWave & they also have the spring/shock lengths optimized.

Vandals909 06-03-2016 06:27 PM

Re: Ridetech shockwave full system?
 
Also looks like if you go shockwave you have the improve geometry of the a-arms when you buy the kit. Dont see a kit on there site with regular bags and there improved geomtery a-arms.

hmmm....

SCOTI 06-06-2016 11:48 AM

Re: Ridetech shockwave full system?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandals909 (Post 7614091)
Also looks like if you go shockwave you have the improve geometry of the a-arms when you buy the kit. Dont see a kit on there site with regular bags and there improved geomtery a-arms.

hmmm....

The standard C10 Strong Arms have revised geometry.

Pro Performance 06-06-2016 02:07 PM

Re: Ridetech shockwave full system?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandals909 (Post 7614091)
Also looks like if you go shockwave you have the improve geometry of the a-arms when you buy the kit. Dont see a kit on there site with regular bags and there improved geomtery a-arms.

hmmm....

We can get there standard air bag arms like they uses on the 73-87, and pair it with a double convoluted bag. If you were looking to do this over the Shockwaves up front.

http://www.azproperformance.com/Ride...-11361499.html

http://www.azproperformance.com/Ride...-11363699.html

Vandals909 06-08-2016 12:58 AM

Re: Ridetech shockwave full system?
 
I am back and forth on what set up I want to run. Has anyone ran a Porterbuilt mild drop member with shockwaves? I'm having a hard time justifying the ridetech kit and it retaining the same front member.

Will th mild front and rear drop member require firewall, tunnel, floor or bed mods?


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