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fossilrunner · 01-10-2005, 12:44 AM

not much response over in the suspension area.Do the bell tech nitro active not the nitro drop handle and ride good, or should I spend the extra money and get the edelbrock shocks.I am looking to do a 5/7 drop and I want a shock that has good ride quality

stllookn · 01-10-2005, 03:45 AM

The shock will serve to dampen the spring action of your suspension. Your suspension will be stiff since you are dropping the truck. Depending upon the type of driving you will be doing you may prefer a very stiff shock as well...I do. A loose shock (less dampening) will allow the truck to bounce more. You might want to consider an adjustable shock that will allow you to adjust the stiffness of the shock (dampening action). I use Rancho adjustable shocks (three settings) for that very reason. There may be other adjustables out there that will allow you to do the same thing. I have not used either the Nitros or the Edelbrock shocks. I suspect Edelbrock is made by someone else...what does Vic know about suspension...LOL! Just my .02!

**Richard** · 01-10-2005, 06:04 AM

I like to use KYB gas-a-just mono tube shocks for lowered and stock rides. Used them on a few drops including the 6/8 drop on my 94 extended cab. Have them on it now also and it is back to stock height. Pretty good shock for the money IMO.

fossilrunner · 01-10-2005, 10:47 PM

ttt

01-10-2005, 12:44 AM	#1
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	still need shock opinion not much response over in the suspension area.Do the bell tech nitro active not the nitro drop handle and ride good, or should I spend the extra money and get the edelbrock shocks.I am looking to do a 5/7 drop and I want a shock that has good ride quality __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock.

01-10-2005, 03:45 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	The shock will serve to dampen the spring action of your suspension. Your suspension will be stiff since you are dropping the truck. Depending upon the type of driving you will be doing you may prefer a very stiff shock as well...I do. A loose shock (less dampening) will allow the truck to bounce more. You might want to consider an adjustable shock that will allow you to adjust the stiffness of the shock (dampening action). I use Rancho adjustable shocks (three settings) for that very reason. There may be other adjustables out there that will allow you to do the same thing. I have not used either the Nitros or the Edelbrock shocks. I suspect Edelbrock is made by someone else...what does Vic know about suspension...LOL! Just my .02! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-10-2005, 06:04 AM	#3
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	I like to use KYB gas-a-just mono tube shocks for lowered and stock rides. Used them on a few drops including the 6/8 drop on my 94 extended cab. Have them on it now also and it is back to stock height. Pretty good shock for the money IMO. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

01-10-2005, 10:47 PM	#4
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	ttt __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock.

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