Shock question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MyakkaJeff · 06-23-2008, 08:33 PM

My son and I are going to do the disc break conversion with 2 1/2 drop front and 4" drop rear springs soon. Our question is will stock shocks work with this drop? It's on his 68 c10 long fleet. What shocks do you guys prefer? The truck needs shocks NOW. Thanks guys.

PanelDeland · 06-23-2008, 08:55 PM

Front's should be Ok if you're using drop spindles.I assume you are since the 68's had drums.The shock mounts don't move.In the rear most recomend a shock relocation kit.I haven't relocated my rears yet but it feels like it might be a good Idea.I'm thinking someone who has done both may post a parts # for rears with the relocation.
BTW so far I'm running stock rears(mine were still OK)without relocating and haven't noticed any bottoming but also haven't carried a load.

MyakkaJeff · 06-23-2008, 09:07 PM

Thanks Panel, you've answered my questions many times. Thanks again. That's what is so great about this site.

70c10 · 06-23-2008, 10:41 PM

I really like KYB's. My dad has the softer GR-2's and I went with the stiffer Gas-adjusts. We both have lowered trucks

MyakkaJeff · 06-24-2008, 04:55 PM

KYB Gas-adjusts. Does everyone agree? Where is the best place to order shocks? Thanks

70c10 · 06-24-2008, 05:07 PM

My local parts store has KYB's in stock. Check with your local store first to save shipping

MyakkaJeff · 06-24-2008, 05:10 PM

Thanks Jim. Love your truck.

piecesparts · 06-24-2008, 05:41 PM

You might want to look at the Bell TEch "Street Performance" line of shocks. They have a good quality of shock and also made for different levels of lowered trucks.

Hair · 06-24-2008, 06:00 PM

I dropped mine 3" in the front with drop coils and 4" in the rear with drop coils and I am running stock shocks with no problems. Those drop shocks cost like $50 a piece, so I just bought some cheap ones at autozone with a lifetime garaunte,e and if they DO bust I'll just take them back, but I put about 200 miles on it before I tore it apart to paint and it rode just fine and we (my son and I) had no problems with them. Before you spend about $200 on some drop shocks, I'd try some new standard ones for about $50.

PanelDeland · 06-24-2008, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the Kudo's Jeff.I just try to share my limited knowledge since everyone here has helped me over time.Most of what I answer is learned from here or in the UHK.

chevguy7 · 06-25-2008, 01:54 AM

KYB's are good shocks. That is what I am putting on my truck with a 3.5/5 drop. I have heard that you don't need drop shocks or shock relocators until you get to a 5" drop.

06-23-2008, 08:33 PM	#1
MyakkaJeff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida, Myakka River Posts: 143	Shock question? My son and I are going to do the disc break conversion with 2 1/2 drop front and 4" drop rear springs soon. Our question is will stock shocks work with this drop? It's on his 68 c10 long fleet. What shocks do you guys prefer? The truck needs shocks NOW. Thanks guys. __________________ '63 C10 lwb flatbed '66 C10 lwb stepside '68 C10 lwb stepside (parts) '68 C10 lwb fleetside (17 yr old son's ongoing project) '03 HUMMER H2 (wife's) '06 3500 flatbed liftgate (My work truck)

06-23-2008, 08:55 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Shock question? Front's should be Ok if you're using drop spindles.I assume you are since the 68's had drums.The shock mounts don't move.In the rear most recomend a shock relocation kit.I haven't relocated my rears yet but it feels like it might be a good Idea.I'm thinking someone who has done both may post a parts # for rears with the relocation. BTW so far I'm running stock rears(mine were still OK)without relocating and haven't noticed any bottoming but also haven't carried a load. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-23-2008, 09:07 PM	#3
MyakkaJeff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida, Myakka River Posts: 143	Re: Shock question? Thanks Panel, you've answered my questions many times. Thanks again. That's what is so great about this site. __________________ '63 C10 lwb flatbed '66 C10 lwb stepside '68 C10 lwb stepside (parts) '68 C10 lwb fleetside (17 yr old son's ongoing project) '03 HUMMER H2 (wife's) '06 3500 flatbed liftgate (My work truck)

06-23-2008, 10:41 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Shock question? I really like KYB's. My dad has the softer GR-2's and I went with the stiffer Gas-adjusts. We both have lowered trucks __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-24-2008, 04:55 PM	#5
MyakkaJeff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida, Myakka River Posts: 143	Re: Shock question? KYB Gas-adjusts. Does everyone agree? Where is the best place to order shocks? Thanks __________________ '63 C10 lwb flatbed '66 C10 lwb stepside '68 C10 lwb stepside (parts) '68 C10 lwb fleetside (17 yr old son's ongoing project) '03 HUMMER H2 (wife's) '06 3500 flatbed liftgate (My work truck)

06-24-2008, 05:07 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Shock question? My local parts store has KYB's in stock. Check with your local store first to save shipping __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-24-2008, 05:10 PM	#7
MyakkaJeff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida, Myakka River Posts: 143	Re: Shock question? Thanks Jim. Love your truck. __________________ '63 C10 lwb flatbed '66 C10 lwb stepside '68 C10 lwb stepside (parts) '68 C10 lwb fleetside (17 yr old son's ongoing project) '03 HUMMER H2 (wife's) '06 3500 flatbed liftgate (My work truck)

06-24-2008, 05:41 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Shock question? You might want to look at the Bell TEch "Street Performance" line of shocks. They have a good quality of shock and also made for different levels of lowered trucks.

06-24-2008, 06:00 PM	#9
Hair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 406	Re: Shock question? I dropped mine 3" in the front with drop coils and 4" in the rear with drop coils and I am running stock shocks with no problems. Those drop shocks cost like $50 a piece, so I just bought some cheap ones at autozone with a lifetime garaunte,e and if they DO bust I'll just take them back, but I put about 200 miles on it before I tore it apart to paint and it rode just fine and we (my son and I) had no problems with them. Before you spend about $200 on some drop shocks, I'd try some new standard ones for about $50.

06-24-2008, 06:01 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Shock question? Thanks for the Kudo's Jeff.I just try to share my limited knowledge since everyone here has helped me over time.Most of what I answer is learned from here or in the UHK. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-25-2008, 01:54 AM	#11
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: Shock question? KYB's are good shocks. That is what I am putting on my truck with a 3.5/5 drop. I have heard that you don't need drop shocks or shock relocators until you get to a 5" drop. __________________ 1970 C10 - ECE 3.5/5 drop, dual exhaust with turbo mufflers, front discs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272458 2000 Buick Regal GS - Supercharged 3.8 V6 240hp, 1/4 mile 15 seconds

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