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gcburdic · 02-05-2009, 12:06 AM

Hey guys,

Been noticing a small leak under my passenger side front A-arm, come to find out the shock is leaking at the shaft where it meets the cylinder....my question is, I got these through CPP but am not very happy about having to send it back to them (under warranty) so they can check it out and re-send me another one...
First, their customer service has been lacking...and second I'm not sure how long I'll be without one....
My solution is to buy a new front set (the current set are Doetsch Tech)...any board vendors/ member out there that can help me out....where is a good place to buy from that'll get'em to me quick??...should I just replace the fronts or should I replace the rears too??...should I go back with Doetsch Tech or KYB's??....

Thanks for any help....

FYI...front is lowered with 2.5" spindles only....

cdowns · 02-05-2009, 08:06 AM

local autoparts stores have shock asorbers// walk in walk out with shocks is the way i do it

gcburdic · 02-05-2009, 11:51 AM

cdowns....thanks....another question....When I called CPP, I was told that I should use stock height shocks....not the ones for lowered trucks??...Anybody got anything on that??....If not, I might just go buy some shocks from the local auto parts store....any particular brand names better than the other??

Thanks

cdowns · 02-05-2009, 12:08 PM

if you dropped your truck by spindles in the front nothing changed as far as shock measurements and stock works// monroe top of the line is good same with acdelco

Andy4639 · 02-05-2009, 12:18 PM

I droped mine with springs in the front & back.
Now this is going to sound crazy but it's working for me.
I made a extension for the front shocks so I could use over the counter shocks. They have worked fine now for 3 years.
In the rear I used the same front shock, they are 3" shorter and are working fine as of now.

Brad · 02-06-2009, 03:32 PM

I've got a 4/5 drop and have been using stock shocks for years without a problem, even with the bed fully loaded.

02-05-2009, 12:06 AM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Front shock issue Hey guys, Been noticing a small leak under my passenger side front A-arm, come to find out the shock is leaking at the shaft where it meets the cylinder....my question is, I got these through CPP but am not very happy about having to send it back to them (under warranty) so they can check it out and re-send me another one... First, their customer service has been lacking...and second I'm not sure how long I'll be without one.... My solution is to buy a new front set (the current set are Doetsch Tech)...any board vendors/ member out there that can help me out....where is a good place to buy from that'll get'em to me quick??...should I just replace the fronts or should I replace the rears too??...should I go back with Doetsch Tech or KYB's??.... Thanks for any help.... FYI...front is lowered with 2.5" spindles only.... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

02-05-2009, 08:06 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Front shock issue local autoparts stores have shock asorbers// walk in walk out with shocks is the way i do it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-05-2009, 11:51 AM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Front shock issue cdowns....thanks....another question....When I called CPP, I was told that I should use stock height shocks....not the ones for lowered trucks??...Anybody got anything on that??....If not, I might just go buy some shocks from the local auto parts store....any particular brand names better than the other?? Thanks __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

02-05-2009, 12:08 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Front shock issue if you dropped your truck by spindles in the front nothing changed as far as shock measurements and stock works// monroe top of the line is good same with acdelco __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-05-2009, 12:18 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Front shock issue I droped mine with springs in the front & back. Now this is going to sound crazy but it's working for me. I made a extension for the front shocks so I could use over the counter shocks. They have worked fine now for 3 years. In the rear I used the same front shock, they are 3" shorter and are working fine as of now. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-06-2009, 03:32 PM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Front shock issue I've got a 4/5 drop and have been using stock shocks for years without a problem, even with the bed fully loaded. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...



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