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chevymotocross · 10-17-2011, 07:13 PM

I did my western chassis 4/6 drop last year. The kit came with 4 doetsch-tech shocks for this drop. The front was suppose to consist of 2.5 spindles and 1.5 western springs. The 1.5 springs were no longer offered so I installed Belltech 2'' springs. I wonder if that extra .5'' drop is too much for the front doetsch-tech shocks which were made for the drop?

The front of the truck is extremely harsh over bumpy roads. Unfortunately, that is the majority of the roads I travel besides the highway. In the pic above, is that enough shock travel? I wonder if I need an even shorter shock OR if Doetsch-Tech just aren't the answer for a smooth ride?

blime81 · 10-17-2011, 08:48 PM

If you aren't bottoming sounds like the shocks are long enough. Trouble with drop springs is that harsh ride you mentioned.

I'm sure someone will chime in with a better shock solution for that type of a setup.

Lee H · 10-17-2011, 09:04 PM

To smooth that out you need shock relocators. JMHO, trash those doetsch and get some bilstiens.
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10-17-2011, 07:13 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Is this enough shock travel? I did my western chassis 4/6 drop last year. The kit came with 4 doetsch-tech shocks for this drop. The front was suppose to consist of 2.5 spindles and 1.5 western springs. The 1.5 springs were no longer offered so I installed Belltech 2'' springs. I wonder if that extra .5'' drop is too much for the front doetsch-tech shocks which were made for the drop? The front of the truck is extremely harsh over bumpy roads. Unfortunately, that is the majority of the roads I travel besides the highway. In the pic above, is that enough shock travel? I wonder if I need an even shorter shock OR if Doetsch-Tech just aren't the answer for a smooth ride? __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

10-17-2011, 08:48 PM	#2
blime81 Laid Lo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 277	Re: Is this enough shock travel? If you aren't bottoming sounds like the shocks are long enough. Trouble with drop springs is that harsh ride you mentioned. I'm sure someone will chime in with a better shock solution for that type of a setup. __________________ Semper Fi, Jeff '72 C10 - lays frame '07 Sand Rail - ecotec powered '05 2500HD - tows stuff '67 VW Bug - gas saver '01 Jeep TJ - rock crawler

10-17-2011, 09:04 PM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Is this enough shock travel? To smooth that out you need shock relocators. JMHO, trash those doetsch and get some bilstiens. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

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