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JAG66 · 10-06-2014, 01:56 PM

I have 2-1/2" drop spindles on my 87 SWB. Can I run stock shocks and be ok or do I need to find a shorter shock due to less travel distance?
If so, recommend a good drop shock? Is there a shock at Advance Auto/CARQUEST, etc. made for another vehicle that will substitute?

03glide · 10-06-2014, 02:16 PM

I just did a 4/6 drop on my 81. I used Mcgaughy's lowered shocks. I ordered mine from Jegs for 39.00 each and free shipping.

tinydb84 · 10-06-2014, 02:37 PM

If you have drop spindles only then you don't need drop shocks. If you intend on going with shorter springs later then order drop shocks.

smashingchuck · 10-06-2014, 05:18 PM

a stock length shock is the correct shock for this application. I like how the Monroe sesna-tracks perform on a lowered truck for a more "stock" feeling ride, and QA1 adjustables if youre into handling.

Tilt · 10-08-2014, 10:58 PM

I have 3" spindles and 1 coil cut off the stock springs and just put on a set of the Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks (37049) and they work great.

10-06-2014, 01:56 PM	#1
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Drop shocks for lowered 87? I have 2-1/2" drop spindles on my 87 SWB. Can I run stock shocks and be ok or do I need to find a shorter shock due to less travel distance? If so, recommend a good drop shock? Is there a shock at Advance Auto/CARQUEST, etc. made for another vehicle that will substitute?

10-06-2014, 02:16 PM	#2
03glide Sell it before it's finished Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 630	Re: Drop shocks for lowered 87? I just did a 4/6 drop on my 81. I used Mcgaughy's lowered shocks. I ordered mine from Jegs for 39.00 each and free shipping.

10-06-2014, 02:37 PM	#3
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Drop shocks for lowered 87? If you have drop spindles only then you don't need drop shocks. If you intend on going with shorter springs later then order drop shocks. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

10-06-2014, 05:18 PM	#4
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Drop shocks for lowered 87? a stock length shock is the correct shock for this application. I like how the Monroe sesna-tracks perform on a lowered truck for a more "stock" feeling ride, and QA1 adjustables if youre into handling. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-08-2014, 10:58 PM	#5
Tilt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 335	Re: Drop shocks for lowered 87? I have 3" spindles and 1 coil cut off the stock springs and just put on a set of the Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks (37049) and they work great. __________________ '83 Silverado Step Side '85 GMC short bed. '86 Chevy Step Side Custom Deluxe LQ9/4L80 swap (SOLD)

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