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Moneymatt448 · 08-26-2016, 09:37 PM

I need help finding shocks for my lowered 69 any one know of some good places I don't know what size I need but if some one can explain how to get the sizes I can find out what I need
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**kwmech** · 08-27-2016, 01:40 AM

I would talk to whoever sold you the drop kit and see what they have available. Other option is to take measurements from center to center then get a book at the auto parts store. Another option is to move the mounts to get the center to center you need to match the shock that is available

ryanv70c10 · 08-27-2016, 02:55 AM

If you did dropped front spindles, then stock length shocks will work in the front. Rear you need to measure like already mentioned.

Moneymatt448 · 09-01-2016, 09:11 PM

Like center to center of the mounting holes ?
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Jhawk73 · 09-02-2016, 12:24 PM

I just installed CPP shocks for dropped applications. So far they ride great. My truck is lowered 4.5/6. Front part # Cpp-m1200gll Rear Cpp-4052g

Ekliptix · 09-02-2016, 03:17 PM

Search for a thread 'proper dampening ECE....". It's a discussion about decent shocks for lowered trucks. The consensus is that KYB shocks suck. CPP gas shocks are better, sizes for different amounts of lowering on on the CPP site, $40 each. Ridetech shocks are the best, $140 each. I ordered some CPPs to replace my KYBs that came with the ECE lowering kit.

RustyBucket · 09-02-2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhawk73

I just installed CPP shocks for dropped applications. So far they ride great. My truck is lowered 4.5/6. Front part # Cpp-m1200gll Rear Cpp-4052g

I have CPP 4" drop springs & a 1" block on the rear of my GMC, adj. track bar & shock relocator kit. I installed this stuff a couple of years ago with CPP's shocks and I don't think they lasted very well. It's bouncy and I need to figure the correct Monroe, Gabriel or other name-brand shock to replace 'em. I have Monroe's on the front with a 2.5" drop and a 1" spring and the front has way better bounce damping than the rear.

Ekliptix · 09-02-2016, 06:07 PM

In the thread I mentioned above, the owner/employee of ECE personally uses these shocks on his truck: http://www.classicperform.com/Store/RIDETECH-SHOCK.htm

08-26-2016, 09:37 PM	#1
Moneymatt448 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 10	Need some shocks for a dropped truck I need help finding shocks for my lowered 69 any one know of some good places I don't know what size I need but if some one can explain how to get the sizes I can find out what I need Posted via Mobile Device

08-27-2016, 01:40 AM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,641	Re: Need some shocks for a dropped truck I would talk to whoever sold you the drop kit and see what they have available. Other option is to take measurements from center to center then get a book at the auto parts store. Another option is to move the mounts to get the center to center you need to match the shock that is available

08-27-2016, 02:55 AM	#3
ryanv70c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Mateo Posts: 199	Re: Need some shocks for a dropped truck If you did dropped front spindles, then stock length shocks will work in the front. Rear you need to measure like already mentioned.

09-01-2016, 09:11 PM	#4
Moneymatt448 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 10	Re: Need some shocks for a dropped truck Like center to center of the mounting holes ? Posted via Mobile Device

09-02-2016, 12:24 PM	#5
Jhawk73 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Stokesdale nc Posts: 19	Re: Need some shocks for a dropped truck I just installed CPP shocks for dropped applications. So far they ride great. My truck is lowered 4.5/6. Front part # Cpp-m1200gll Rear Cpp-4052g

09-02-2016, 03:17 PM	#6
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 683	Re: Need some shocks for a dropped truck Search for a thread 'proper dampening ECE....". It's a discussion about decent shocks for lowered trucks. The consensus is that KYB shocks suck. CPP gas shocks are better, sizes for different amounts of lowering on on the CPP site, $40 each. Ridetech shocks are the best, $140 each. I ordered some CPPs to replace my KYBs that came with the ECE lowering kit. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

09-02-2016, 06:07 PM	#8
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 683	Re: Need some shocks for a dropped truck In the thread I mentioned above, the owner/employee of ECE personally uses these shocks on his truck: http://www.classicperform.com/Store/RIDETECH-SHOCK.htm __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

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