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72LSLB 02-16-2017 02:24 PM
Suspension upgrade questions
 
Just bought a 72 C10 that's been dropped in the front using 2.5 drop spindles and 1 coil has been removed; the back axle has been flipped and frame c notched. The shocks that were installed are crappy Monroe shocks and I would like a better ride. What shocks would be a good choice and should I also buy 2" drop coil springs for the front to replace the stock ones that were cut? The truck doesn't have a front or rear stabilizer bar either so a recommendation for those would also be much appreciated.

I don't expect to go cheap but I also don't want to go big bucks either.

Thanks in advance!

bbbc10 02-16-2017 02:30 PM
Re: Suspension upgrade questions
 
Belltech shocks....had them on my 84

JohnJ@RideTech 02-16-2017 05:18 PM
Re: Suspension upgrade questions
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 72LSLB (Post 7860859)
Just bought a 72 C10 that's been dropped in the front using 2.5 drop spindles and 1 coil has been removed; the back axle has been flipped and frame c notched. The shocks that were installed are crappy Monroe shocks and I would like a better ride. What shocks would be a good choice and should I also buy 2" drop coil springs for the front to replace the stock ones that were cut? The truck doesn't have a front or rear stabilizer bar either so a recommendation for those would also be much appreciated.

I don't expect to go cheap but I also don't want to go big bucks either.

Thanks in advance!
I sent you a PM, check out the link and let me know what you think.

PGSigns 02-16-2017 08:48 PM
Re: Suspension upgrade questions
 
Post a pic of the rear of your 71. Is it leaf spring? Not sure what you mean by it being flipped?
Jimmy

72LSLB 02-16-2017 10:41 PM
Re: Suspension upgrade questions
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by PGSigns (Post 7861170)
Post a pic of the rear of your 71. Is it leaf spring? Not sure what you mean by it being flipped?
Jimmy
I don't have a good pic yet but it is a leaf spring rear.

PGSigns 02-17-2017 07:38 AM
Re: Suspension upgrade questions
 
Ya don't see them often. I have the Belltech street performance shocks on my 66 and they do work well.
Jimmy


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