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04-17-2009, 09:01 PM
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Keep On Keepin' On
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Location: Oklahoma
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shock question...
I am doing a 2.5 spindle, 5 coil drop on my 72...I do have an adjustable panhard bar...will I need to do anthing with the shocks..
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04-17-2009, 09:13 PM
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"the other guy"
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Olivehurst California 95961
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Re: shock question...
i would like to know as well
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04-17-2009, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Loveland Co.
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Re: shock question...
Yes, you definitely will need the shock relocator brackets with a 5'' drop. As for the shocks themselves, I would recommend a shock for lowered applications for the valving, but the stockers will physically work.
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04-18-2009, 02:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: swindon, england
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Re: shock question...
Good question, I have the same, 63 longbed, 5" drop coils, not yet got the shocks, I really wanted air adjustable as i sometimes tow a caravan, looks like im going to have my shocks made to order from Spax (uk)
Any other ideas, ?? |
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04-18-2009, 04:57 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: travis afb
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Re: shock question...
Yes you need new shocks. They will most likely bottom out on the down side. I run the toxic drop shocks on mine. I have a 2/4 and my stockers did not work. The toxics were not the most expensive, but they are firm but not to much and overall ride quality is good.
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04-18-2009, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Azle, Texas
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Re: shock question...
I've run stock shocks on the rear down to a 6 inch drop. But, when I bought the shock relocator kit from Early Classics and their KYB shocks, the ride improved significantly.
Mainly, the shock relocator kit makes the shocks more vertical, which is how they work best.
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