I have a 3"/4" drop, what size shocks to get? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crazychevyc10 · 10-10-2014, 08:46 PM

hey guys. I finally have my truck dropped at 3" in front and 4" drop in the back. What size shocks is needed for that type of drop? I jsut don't know where to begin with the measurements on these things. Also I am planning to occasionally use the truck for heavy items from home depot, do you think I will benefit from a heavy duty shock in the back?

Thanks!

brad_man_72 · 10-12-2014, 10:24 AM

If you got all of your drop from spindles and blocks the mounting points for the shocks didn't move. If you got drop springs the shock mounting points have gotten closer, did you install rear shock mount relocaters or modify the factory mounts?

So, maybe..

Stock shocks, flipped lower mounts, drop springs...

crazychevyc10 · 10-12-2014, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad_man_72

If you got all of your drop from spindles and blocks the mounting points for the shocks didn't move. If you got drop springs the shock mounting points have gotten closer, did you install rear shock mount relocaters or modify the factory mounts?

So, maybe..

Stock shocks, flipped lower mounts, drop springs...

they are both just from drop springs and no other modifications,so far

Xeen · 10-12-2014, 10:53 AM

For the rear I recommend Monroe Magnum 34944 http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=60411
With a 4" rear drop you will want to get the CPP rear shock relocation kit because lowering the truck layed the shock over and rendered it nearly useless.
You will also want to buy their adjustable track bar because with the truck that low the rear axle will no longer be on center when the suspension is fully collapsed.

10-10-2014, 08:46 PM	#1
crazychevyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 145	I have a 3"/4" drop, what size shocks to get? hey guys. I finally have my truck dropped at 3" in front and 4" drop in the back. What size shocks is needed for that type of drop? I jsut don't know where to begin with the measurements on these things. Also I am planning to occasionally use the truck for heavy items from home depot, do you think I will benefit from a heavy duty shock in the back? Thanks!

10-12-2014, 10:24 AM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: I have a 3"/4" drop, what size shocks to get? If you got all of your drop from spindles and blocks the mounting points for the shocks didn't move. If you got drop springs the shock mounting points have gotten closer, did you install rear shock mount relocaters or modify the factory mounts? So, maybe.. Stock shocks, flipped lower mounts, drop springs... Attached Images __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

10-12-2014, 10:53 AM	#4
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: I have a 3"/4" drop, what size shocks to get? For the rear I recommend Monroe Magnum 34944 http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=60411 With a 4" rear drop you will want to get the CPP rear shock relocation kit because lowering the truck layed the shock over and rendered it nearly useless. You will also want to buy their adjustable track bar because with the truck that low the rear axle will no longer be on center when the suspension is fully collapsed. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build



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