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Old 07-05-2012, 11:26 AM   #1
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what shocks

Well I'm just trying to get some things lined out on my blazer and wondered what shocks I should put on it, its a 72 4x4 stock height. Thanks Randy
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Old 07-05-2012, 12:54 PM   #2
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Re: what shocks

My 72 4x4 is also stock height and my daily driver. I went with a 9 way adjustable Ranchero shock so I could get a little better ride quality out of it.

On the trails I turn them down so it isn't such a kidney buster. On the street I run them a little stiffer on the front (about 2 clicks more than the back) seems to be a nice balance.

Adding a front sway bar also allowed me to soften the front shocks a bit more for a better ride.

Pretty happy overall considering it's such a short wheel base. About as good as it gets without resorting to aftermarket soft ride springs.
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Old 07-05-2012, 06:35 PM   #3
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Re: what shocks

I just run Monroe gas LT shocks on my Blazer and on the shortbed 4X4. They seem fine for the weekend driving I do. The only off -roading I do is parking on a grass field at a car show.
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Old 07-07-2012, 04:17 PM   #4
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Re: what shocks

Thanks for the info guys, I was looking on ebay and didn't see any right off hand. Mine won't see anything but pavement and grass too!!
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