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Old 12-31-2014, 10:00 PM   #1
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Shock absorber question???

I know it has been asked a thousand times. I have been searching this forum and Summit website for hours today. looking for new shocks. not necessarily the cheapest but not the most expensive. I have a 1970 swb with 5 lug conversion. 2 1/2 in. drop spindles in front and 4in. drop springs in rear. truck rides rough and just plain sloppy. shocks look 50 years old. any ideas on what brand to buy and where to buy them? HELP
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Old 12-31-2014, 11:20 PM   #2
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Re: Shock absorber question???

Order the kyb from ece. I ordered my drop kit from them for my truck and it has the kyb should KS in the kit and the truck rides good
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Old 12-31-2014, 11:27 PM   #3
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Re: Shock absorber question???

Research the kyb part #s. You can get the set of 4 from rockatuo for $100 shipped. Ece raises the price significantly.
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Old 01-01-2015, 12:06 AM   #4
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Research the kyb part #s. You can get the set of 4 from rockatuo for $100 shipped. Ece raises the price significantly.
that's a good price. do you know which shocks they are? everywhere I search they have many different shocks
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Old 01-04-2015, 07:02 PM   #5
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that's a good price. do you know which shocks they are? everywhere I search they have many different shocks
Kyb 344068 fronts
Kyb 344055 rear

Been busy, sorry it took so long.
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Old 01-07-2015, 12:56 PM   #6
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Re: Shock absorber question???

I have Bilsteins on mine and like them. Great shocks, but not the cheapest.
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Old 01-07-2015, 04:32 PM   #7
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Kyb 344068 fronts
Kyb 344055 rear

Been busy, sorry it took so long.
i have these on my lowered truck and they work well
and if you have the rear lowered 4" or more youll need the shock relocation brackets. ece`s are nice
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Old 01-07-2015, 01:53 PM   #8
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You lowered the rear 4" you may need relocation brackets, keep the shocks upright and help them do there job.
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