2" lower in front, Bags in rear. What shocks to run? New shocks needed in front?

[Low & Slow]

I realize I need to relocate mounts in the rear. But what size should be used with a rear bag setup?

What angle am I trying to accomplish with the shocks mount relocation? As close to vertical as possible?

Are new shocks needed in the front with a 2" drop?

Thanks a ton guys! Im excited to tear into the suspension!

[SCOTI]

I realize I need to relocate mounts in the rear. But what size should be used with a rear bag setup?

Stock replacement shocks will work fine w/relocated mounts. KYB-Gr2's are a good shock & can be found as the 'hose brand' @ Carquest auto parts stores.

What angle am I trying to accomplish with the shocks mount relocation? As close to vertical as possible?

Correct. You want them as close to vertical as possible.

Are new shocks needed in the front with a 2" drop?

Standard replacement shocks will work fine w/2" spring drops.

[Low & Slow]

Again thank you Scoti!

I suspect I may want to add drop spindles to the dront. Will I be safe with the factory length shocks at a total of 4.5"ish drop?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Low & Slow

Again thank you Scoti!

I suspect I may want to add drop spindles to the dront. Will I be safe with the factory length shocks at a total of 4.5"ish drop?

Drop spindles do not alter shock travel (length) requirements. Shorter springs or relocated mounting positions do.

[Low & Slow]

Bought shocks all around at Autozone yesterday. Buy one get one 1/2 off. Or buy three get one free. $63 for all four shocks. Got the old ones off lastnight and had to stop due to lack of sunlight.

Also picked up the harbor freight electric impact gun with the extended warranty. I cannot believe I wasted years turning wrenches. Im in Love.

[Low & Slow]

Cut the springs tonight. Bad and good news.

The PO swapped in a 305 so I kind of figured that the added weight would give me more drop than the 1/2 coil= 1 inch that is expected. I went with 7/8ths of a coil cut off and netted a total of 3" of drop in the front somehow. Used a level on the grille and the front is dead level.

I remember reading on here that a member was told that anything over 2" of drop from cut springs is impossible to have aligned. Is that true?

On a side note, the frot shocks were toast. Took about 1 minute for the shock to return to extended after being compressed. I can't wait to feel the difference after installing the rear bags!
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