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Steveo77 · 10-02-2010, 11:10 PM

So its time to lower my truck since a buddy came over and gave me almost a complete kit. I have a bell tech flip kit but it didn't come with shock extensions do I have to use them? If so where can I get a set? thanks in advance

*nbpro* · 10-02-2010, 11:27 PM

I can't offer any answers to the shock extensions, but I hear that Porterbuilt has a great selection of lowering products. And they may be able to answer your question if you contact them.

STOCKISH · 10-03-2010, 12:04 AM

I got mine from ebay, if you use a flip kit with stock shocks and no extensions they will bottom out.

3r!c84 · 10-03-2010, 12:18 AM

you DONT need them if you run a drop shock like what i got

joe231 · 10-03-2010, 12:33 AM

You can use front shocks on the rear with a flip.
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1LowToy · 10-03-2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

You can use front shocks on the rear with a flip.
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Now there's an easy fix, are you sure?

3r!c84 · 10-03-2010, 12:46 AM

what u talkin bout willis?

Steveo77 · 10-03-2010, 12:49 AM

Thanks guys I just ordered a set from brothers so I will update my build thread after they get here

joe231 · 10-03-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LowToy

Now there's an easy fix, are you sure?

Yes sir!
I've done it along with several other members...
I'll go find a link to one....
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1LowToy · 10-03-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Yes sir!
I've done it along with several other members...
I'll go find a link to one....
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Too easy Nice

joe231 · 10-03-2010, 12:55 AM

Here ya go

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&postcount=88
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iceship · 07-03-2011, 01:03 AM

So would the front shocks on the rear still be ok for a 6in drop.. I hear that the angle is off if I do that.. but if I can get away with it ill put them on the back too

iceship · 08-14-2011, 06:43 PM

So I finally got some shocks and put them on......... front shocks don't work for me, they are about a inch to short to bolt on.... unless there is a trick to it....

10-02-2010, 11:10 PM	#1
Steveo77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wylie,Tx Posts: 35	Shock extension question So its time to lower my truck since a buddy came over and gave me almost a complete kit. I have a bell tech flip kit but it didn't come with shock extensions do I have to use them? If so where can I get a set? thanks in advance __________________ 84 Chevy Longbed

10-02-2010, 11:27 PM	#2
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Shock extension question I can't offer any answers to the shock extensions, but I hear that Porterbuilt has a great selection of lowering products. And they may be able to answer your question if you contact them.

10-03-2010, 12:04 AM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Shock extension question I got mine from ebay, if you use a flip kit with stock shocks and no extensions they will bottom out. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-03-2010, 12:18 AM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Shock extension question you DONT need them if you run a drop shock like what i got Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-03-2010, 12:33 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Shock extension question You can use front shocks on the rear with a flip. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-03-2010, 12:46 AM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Shock extension question what u talkin bout willis? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-03-2010, 12:49 AM	#8
Steveo77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wylie,Tx Posts: 35	Re: Shock extension question Thanks guys I just ordered a set from brothers so I will update my build thread after they get here __________________ 84 Chevy Longbed

10-03-2010, 12:55 AM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Shock extension question Here ya go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&postcount=88 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-03-2011, 01:03 AM	#12
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Shock extension question So would the front shocks on the rear still be ok for a 6in drop.. I hear that the angle is off if I do that.. but if I can get away with it ill put them on the back too

08-14-2011, 06:43 PM	#13
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Shock extension question So I finally got some shocks and put them on......... front shocks don't work for me, they are about a inch to short to bolt on.... unless there is a trick to it....

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