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Marks 85 · 03-23-2003, 10:22 AM

Can anyone tell me if you need lowerd shocks with a flip kit? My truck rides rough in the rear unloaded.

78SilveradoSWB · 03-23-2003, 11:44 AM

I believe so. My DJM 5" flip kit came with shock extenders.

c10scotty · 03-23-2003, 02:31 PM

you will either need drop shocks or shock extenders.

*1FaastC10* · 03-23-2003, 04:37 PM

drop shocks are valved differently than stock shocks. you'd be best off with drop specific shocks, and shock extenders.

BaggedC10 · 03-23-2003, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by c10scotty
you will either need drop shocks or shock extenders.

Both. Shock extenders maintain the proper geometry. Lowered shock absorbers compensate for the reduced suspension travel and are valved differently.

03-23-2003, 10:22 AM	#1
Marks 85 Color By Krylon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Benbrook Tx. Posts: 179	Ruff ride Can anyone tell me if you need lowerd shocks with a flip kit? My truck rides rough in the rear unloaded. Last edited by Marks 85; 03-23-2003 at 11:52 AM.

03-23-2003, 11:44 AM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I believe so. My DJM 5" flip kit came with shock extenders. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

03-23-2003, 02:31 PM	#3
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	you will either need drop shocks or shock extenders. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

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03-23-2003, 04:37 PM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	drop shocks are valved differently than stock shocks. you'd be best off with drop specific shocks, and shock extenders.



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