Drop Shocks, What are u Using? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toomanytoyz · 01-15-2009, 10:20 PM

Gonna need to buy some soon for my Crew Project, What are u Running? Figure i have a 3/5 Static Drop on it..........

Thanks, Rick

**lolife99** · 01-15-2009, 10:36 PM

I've always liked Belltech shocks. KYB's are good too. Stay away from Toxic Shocks. They're terrible!

sick69 · 01-15-2009, 10:45 PM

Whats wrong with the toxics? To stiff? to soft? Whats their issue? I'm going to be looking for lowered shocks soon aswell.

Frank

**lolife99** · 01-15-2009, 11:10 PM

I had a set on my old '99 Silverado lowered 4/6. The road like crap. Really harsh, rebound was terrible. I put on a set of Doetsch shocks. There was a night and day difference.

CAMAROSS · 01-15-2009, 11:14 PM

I installed Doetsch also. Like them alot.

*Stitch* · 01-15-2009, 11:42 PM

where did yall get the Doetsch shocks from...thanks...

Chuck.

**lolife99** · 01-15-2009, 11:45 PM

Sport Truck Direct sells them. Maybe Summit racing.
Here's their website: www.doetsch-shocks.com.

sick69 · 01-16-2009, 04:33 AM

OK cool sounds like the toxics are no where near an option then.

Thanks,
Frank

Eighty-6 · 01-16-2009, 10:17 AM

I just had a 2.5/4 drop installed on my 86 with the Belltech Streetperformance shocks all the way around. Ride is great however I think my front tires are to tall\wide. I hit a pretty big bump and I heard a scraping sound. When I got home it checked underneath didn't see anything looked at the front tires and there is a scrap on the drivers side tire. Tire size is 275/60/15 right now but I've got some 18" wheels I need to have put on there just trying to decide on tire size now. Hope this info helps.

dooce · 01-16-2009, 11:00 AM

I have the Belltech Street Performance shocks also. My truck is dropped 4/6. I like them, don't have any complaints.

fast75 · 01-17-2009, 06:52 AM

i have toxic shocks, they work fine for me, no problems whatsoever. no complaints either..........

Cherub · 01-17-2009, 08:18 AM

Im running the summit drop shocks out of convience. I have yet to drive with them on.

draggin86 · 01-17-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherub

Im running the summit drop shocks out of convience. I have yet to drive with them on.

Summit = reboxed Doetsch

toomanytoyz · 01-17-2009, 01:39 PM

Thanks for all the Input, Anybody got a Link or Part #'s i should be looking for??

Thanks, Rick

Square84 · 01-17-2009, 11:29 PM

my doetsch worked ok but they were just as long as the factory shocks i was told the just had different valving so if i hit a big enough bump the bottomed out i traded them out for some belltechs and they are really nice ride real smooth.

meansting04 · 01-26-2009, 01:11 PM

Just got my toxics. The price was great and they are better than the 30 year old stocker i had. Worked well with the 2-4 i just installed.

joe14 · 01-26-2009, 02:14 PM

they sell the belltech street performance in summits but do summit just sells them for rear only or they also sell for the front or can use the rear for the front.

CoggedBelt75 · 01-26-2009, 10:43 PM

I use Belltech Nitro Drop 2 shocks...http://www.jegs.com/p/Bell+Tech/829963/10002/-1

colt45-2007 · 01-29-2009, 04:54 AM

I run DJM Cal-Max on mine with a 3/7 drop, they ride purdy good, the back has a good bit of rebound on big bumps tho

smashingchuck · 01-29-2009, 02:16 PM

I have always run the doetsch tech shocks, and have always ordered them directly from them. Great service, great shocks, and plenty of mounting options and varying lengths. Their website is pretty comprehensive, and there contact info for ordering is on there as well. You can also order online through their website.

01-15-2009, 10:20 PM	#1
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Drop Shocks, What are u Using? Gonna need to buy some soon for my Crew Project, What are u Running? Figure i have a 3/5 Static Drop on it.......... Thanks, Rick Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

01-15-2009, 10:36 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? I've always liked Belltech shocks. KYB's are good too. Stay away from Toxic Shocks. They're terrible! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-15-2009 at 10:36 PM.

01-15-2009, 10:45 PM	#3
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? Whats wrong with the toxics? To stiff? to soft? Whats their issue? I'm going to be looking for lowered shocks soon aswell. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

01-15-2009, 11:10 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? I had a set on my old '99 Silverado lowered 4/6. The road like crap. Really harsh, rebound was terrible. I put on a set of Doetsch shocks. There was a night and day difference. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-15-2009, 11:14 PM	#5
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? I installed Doetsch also. Like them alot.

01-15-2009, 11:42 PM	#6
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? where did yall get the Doetsch shocks from...thanks... Chuck.

01-15-2009, 11:45 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? Sport Truck Direct sells them. Maybe Summit racing. Here's their website: www.doetsch-shocks.com. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-16-2009, 04:33 AM	#8
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? OK cool sounds like the toxics are no where near an option then. Thanks, Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

01-16-2009, 10:17 AM	#9
Eighty-6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 249	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? I just had a 2.5/4 drop installed on my 86 with the Belltech Streetperformance shocks all the way around. Ride is great however I think my front tires are to tall\wide. I hit a pretty big bump and I heard a scraping sound. When I got home it checked underneath didn't see anything looked at the front tires and there is a scrap on the drivers side tire. Tire size is 275/60/15 right now but I've got some 18" wheels I need to have put on there just trying to decide on tire size now. Hope this info helps.

01-16-2009, 11:00 AM	#10
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? I have the Belltech Street Performance shocks also. My truck is dropped 4/6. I like them, don't have any complaints. __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

01-17-2009, 06:52 AM	#11
fast75 Go Hard or Go Home! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: quitman, tx Posts: 261	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? i have toxic shocks, they work fine for me, no problems whatsoever. no complaints either.......... __________________ 75 short wide 350, some mods, scare the piss outta ya quick. 2008 Dodge crew cab. YEAH, it's got a hemi, your ass is going to jail quick. Some day's, it's just not worth chewing through the restraints................................

01-17-2009, 08:18 AM	#12
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? Im running the summit drop shocks out of convience. I have yet to drive with them on.

01-17-2009, 01:39 PM	#14
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? Thanks for all the Input, Anybody got a Link or Part #'s i should be looking for?? Thanks, Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

01-17-2009, 11:29 PM	#15
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? my doetsch worked ok but they were just as long as the factory shocks i was told the just had different valving so if i hit a big enough bump the bottomed out i traded them out for some belltechs and they are really nice ride real smooth. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

01-26-2009, 01:11 PM	#16
meansting04 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: travis afb Posts: 304	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? Just got my toxics. The price was great and they are better than the 30 year old stocker i had. Worked well with the 2-4 i just installed. __________________ 67 gmc 1/2 ton, 5.0 v6, 4 speed SOLD!! 70 Chevy C-10, 355, th400, 3.73's 2/4 drop



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01-26-2009, 02:14 PM	#17
joe14 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tyler,TX Posts: 67	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? they sell the belltech street performance in summits but do summit just sells them for rear only or they also sell for the front or can use the rear for the front. Last edited by joe14; 01-26-2009 at 02:15 PM.

01-26-2009, 10:43 PM	#18
CoggedBelt75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altus, Oklahoma Posts: 679	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? I use Belltech Nitro Drop 2 shocks...http://www.jegs.com/p/Bell+Tech/829963/10002/-1

01-29-2009, 04:54 AM	#19
colt45-2007 Don'tHateThe88 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glennville, GA Posts: 92	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? I run DJM Cal-Max on mine with a 3/7 drop, they ride purdy good, the back has a good bit of rebound on big bumps tho __________________ '88 C1500 Stepside 350/700r4 & 3/7 drop

01-29-2009, 02:16 PM	#20
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Drop Shocks, What are u Using? I have always run the doetsch tech shocks, and have always ordered them directly from them. Great service, great shocks, and plenty of mounting options and varying lengths. Their website is pretty comprehensive, and there contact info for ordering is on there as well. You can also order online through their website. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

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