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Old 08-09-2007, 11:27 PM   #1
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Question Which shocks work best on lowered trucks?

I'm going to be lowering my 72 C10 about 3.5 inches up front (2.5" spindle, 1" coil) and 6 inches out back (5" coil 1" blocks). Which shock set up are you using or would you recommend? Thanks.

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Old 08-10-2007, 12:47 AM   #2
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Re: Which shoks work best on lowered trucks?

I'm happy with my KYB's from Early Classic, you can get them in a kit with the shock relocators for around $200.
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Old 08-10-2007, 07:34 PM   #3
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Re: Which shoks work best on lowered trucks?

200$ for all four corners?
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Old 08-10-2007, 10:51 PM   #4
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Re: Which shoks work best on lowered trucks?

Yes, all four with the relocators.
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Old 08-10-2007, 11:09 PM   #5
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Re: Which shocks work best on lowered trucks?

I have DTs.
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Old 08-11-2007, 01:26 AM   #6
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Re: Which shocks work best on lowered trucks?

kyb's with bags, work great.
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Old 08-11-2007, 04:35 PM   #7
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Re: Which shocks work best on lowered trucks?

just got done bolting mine on, nice kit , bolted right in after cutting out the shockmount rivits. I HATE CUTTING OUT 3/8" RIVITS but you only have four to deal with.
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Old 08-11-2007, 05:27 PM   #8
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Re: Which shocks work best on lowered trucks?

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I HATE CUTTING OUT 3/8" RIVITS but you only have four to deal with.
The worst part of the lowering job for me.
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Old 08-11-2007, 05:47 PM   #9
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Re: Which shocks work best on lowered trucks?

+1 for KYBs I'm bagged too.
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Old 08-11-2007, 06:15 PM   #10
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Re: Which shocks work best on lowered trucks?

Doetsch techs on mine...
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Old 08-11-2007, 06:16 PM   #11
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Re: Which shocks work best on lowered trucks?

I'm using Belltech Nitroactive w/ relocators. They're a heck of a lot better than what was on the truck when I bought it. Are they good shocks? I don't know, they're the only ones I've tried, but I have no complaints.
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Old 08-11-2007, 06:29 PM   #12
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I have bilstien on mine they ride very nice.
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