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04-07-2006, 08:14 AM
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Two front shocks?
My 70 has two front shocks per side,was this the norm or something someone added later on.It doesn't look like a traditional dual shock setup as they are in slightly different locations and not side by side
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04-07-2006, 08:28 AM
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Re: Two front shocks?
Never came from the plant that way. Typical for off-road applications. My had doubles from the previous owner. Rode a bit too hard for my taste so I went back to stock.
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04-08-2006, 01:36 AM
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Re: Two front shocks?
I have duals on my Blazer and I agree it rides rough but I like the look of it. The 4X4 shop told me to drill a hole in the bottom of one shock on each side so you have the look with the softer ride. Not sure if I want to do that.
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04-08-2006, 07:20 AM
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Re: Two front shocks?
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The shop is giving you the easy/cheap method by telling you to kill one of your shocks.  Bad advice IMO.Adding another shock to an existing one will produce a really harsh ride. Buying shocks that are designed to run in pairs will ride pretty much ride as nice as a single. (they will have much softer valve rates) |
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04-08-2006, 06:49 PM
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Re: Two front shocks?
^ VT said it
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04-09-2006, 12:24 AM
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Re: Two front shocks?
Getting the correct shocks should cure the issue.
On our web site...blazerchalet.com...ok...aaron's web site he has a link to his brochure page. I believe there is a scan of a old peterson's mag from 79 when they took a bone stock 79 K5 into the desert and thrashed it...through out the thrashing they kept records of lap time...and shock temps...and they started adding parts as the test progressed... The idea behind twin or multiple shocks is to combat shocks from fading under use...the two shocks are valved lighter...but add up to one normal shock...thus transfering the load from one shock to to shocks. Heat kills... One way to test your own shocks is the same old way they have done it from years...drive it around a semi rough road so the piston in the shock cycles quit a bit and then record the temps at all 4 corners with a thermo gun...if its cold...its not working... Personally i have to admit i like the triple shock set up that i believe rancho sold back in the day....just for the looks...lol. DW
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04-09-2006, 07:22 PM
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Re: Two front shocks?
I took some pics today which shock should be there?
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04-09-2006, 07:47 PM
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Re: Two front shocks?
The one on the right!
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04-09-2006, 11:17 PM
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Re: Two front shocks?
Good I removed the right one ,whoever installed this did a fairly good job made a nice bracket for that second one,almost looked factory ,I love working on trucks that have had a dozen different owners with two dozen ideas each!!
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04-10-2006, 05:49 AM
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Re: Two front shocks?
Ride better now?
Bet it does. 
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04-10-2006, 08:20 AM
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Re: Two front shocks?
I hope it rides better some other things need to be finished first to find out
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