Help with drop shocks

[JON70CST]

Hey guys,

I am installing a 3/5" drop on my 70 CST/10, and just wondering what I can go with for shocks that will work with the new drop. It would be nice if someone had some part numbers for some Monroes that will work for me or something of the sort that I can just go to my local auto store and pick up rather than ordering special online.

The reason I am doing the spring swap is because the PO just heated the coils until they were basically fully compressed to drop the truck, and I wanted to remedy this ASAP while still keeping somewhat of a lower stance.

Any help is much appreciated!

Cheers

[lakeroadster]

Not sure if my '65 is just like your '70 in regards to shocks, but I think it is. Check out this thread it has stock Monroe part numbers and a DIY Upper Shock Relocation Bracket: Upper Rear Shock Relocation 63-72

Be sure to read the above mentioned link and then measure your set-up using the dimensions provided below:

Shocks:

Rear: Monro-Matic Plus P/N 32207: 17.875" Extended, 11.250" Collapsed
Front: Monroe Gas Magnum RV P/N 555002: 12.750" Extended, 8.625" Collapsed

These shocks and the home-made upper mounts will save you some serious $$$.

Hope that helps.... and good luck!

John

[JON70CST]

Thanks for the info/link lakeroadster! Very useful information! But for right now I'm looking to just find some shocks that will do for the summer, as this thing is almost ready to go back on the road. I will do the shock relocation in the fall/winter along with the other additions/projects I have planned for it.

[lakeroadster]

I think the shocks I listed above will work without the relocation. Get under your truck and measure the shock eye to eye dimension...... then compare that to the dimensions shown above.

Be aware though the shocks may not work very well laying down at that much of an angle. Max. angle off vertical for shocks is 30 degrees.

As discussed in the above mentioned link here is what I was told by the tech. at Monroe:

Thank you for contacting Tenneco Automotive.

The shocks would not function properly if they were mounted more than 30 degrees off from 90. With them being 40 degrees off, they may tend to have lapses in dampening.

Thank you for your interest in our products.

Monroe Team Member,

Andy

[sir_talk_alot]

Originally Posted by jonathonhargreaves

Thanks for the info/link lakeroadster! Very useful information! But for right now I'm looking to just find some shocks that will do for the summer, as this thing is almost ready to go back on the road. I will do the shock relocation in the fall/winter along with the other additions/projects I have planned for it.

so the Monroe Gas Magnum RV P/N 555002, the ones he listed as fronts, is that meaning that they can be used as front drop shocks? because i looked and they are only $20, and im looking for cheap drop shocks.