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70c10 · 03-07-2007, 09:28 AM

Which is better for my lowered truck- The GR-2 or Gas adjust?. I'm either going with your KYB recommendation or the Doetsch brand I think, unless there is a Monroe I could get locally. Thanks!

5150 · 03-08-2007, 09:38 AM

How far are you lowering it???

70c10 · 03-08-2007, 05:09 PM

I lowered the rear with 4" springs but may add a 1" block. I did the 2.5" dropped spindles but may want to drop the front another 1 or 2". It looks like Doetsch Tech shocks from cpp with the rear relocator kit is the best deal for $169.

Bob Moore · 03-10-2007, 03:54 PM

70c10 - IIRC the front shocks do not change with just drop spindles. The spring still has the same travel range. The only thing that changes is location of the spud on the spindle.

5150 · 03-10-2007, 05:17 PM

Yes, you will not need different shocks up front

XXL gave me a number when I lowered mine 6 inches in the back that is a Monroe Shock. I've had no problem with it. The number is 32207

70c10 · 03-11-2007, 11:40 AM

Thanks for the info. I guess if I go 1" lower in the front and rear I don't really need lowering shocks. Has anybody tried the KYB Monomax?.

03-07-2007, 09:28 AM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	KYB shocks for lowered truck Which is better for my lowered truck- The GR-2 or Gas adjust?. I'm either going with your KYB recommendation or the Doetsch brand I think, unless there is a Monroe I could get locally. Thanks! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-08-2007, 09:38 AM	#2
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: KYB shocks for lowered truck How far are you lowering it??? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-08-2007, 05:09 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: KYB shocks for lowered truck I lowered the rear with 4" springs but may add a 1" block. I did the 2.5" dropped spindles but may want to drop the front another 1 or 2". It looks like Doetsch Tech shocks from cpp with the rear relocator kit is the best deal for $169. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-10-2007, 03:54 PM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: KYB shocks for lowered truck 70c10 - IIRC the front shocks do not change with just drop spindles. The spring still has the same travel range. The only thing that changes is location of the spud on the spindle. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-10-2007, 05:17 PM	#5
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: KYB shocks for lowered truck Yes, you will not need different shocks up front XXL gave me a number when I lowered mine 6 inches in the back that is a Monroe Shock. I've had no problem with it. The number is 32207 __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-11-2007, 11:40 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: KYB shocks for lowered truck Thanks for the info. I guess if I go 1" lower in the front and rear I don't really need lowering shocks. Has anybody tried the KYB Monomax?. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

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