Shock advice for 1969 with 2.5" Drop Spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jayman931 · 03-14-2017, 06:17 PM

I few years back I changed from drum to disc brakes with a 2.5" drop spindles. I probably should have changed shocks then but didn't have the extra cash...I do know.

I like the look of my ride. Its a tad bit lower in the front than back because of the drop spindles. I want to keep that look or maybe even back the back even with the front. I am worried if I don't get the right shocks it will mess with the ride height.

As of now my shocks are absolutely shot and it bottoms out if I am not careful

Any advice? I did a little research and what I found that sounds like it might work are the Bell Tech nitro2 drop shocks. I could swing springs if I had to.

Any help is much appreciated!

bbbc10 · 03-14-2017, 08:43 PM

get belltech shocks an lower the rear an don't raise the front to level it

**PGSigns** · 03-15-2017, 07:13 AM

I am running the belltech street performance shocks and like the ride. Shocks will not change the ride height. Put a set of 3" springs in the back to level the truck some and call it good.
Jimmy

Jayman931 · 03-17-2017, 02:09 PM

Sounds like a plan. I am ordering these today! Thanks for the info.

Jayman931 · 03-24-2017, 04:55 PM

Belltech Street Performers and the rear 3" Springs came in. As well as alum. radiator, fuel pressure reg and a few small things. Looking forward to a smooth install and a smooth ride

03-14-2017, 06:17 PM	#1
Jayman931 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 136	Shock advice for 1969 with 2.5" Drop Spindles I few years back I changed from drum to disc brakes with a 2.5" drop spindles. I probably should have changed shocks then but didn't have the extra cash...I do know. I like the look of my ride. Its a tad bit lower in the front than back because of the drop spindles. I want to keep that look or maybe even back the back even with the front. I am worried if I don't get the right shocks it will mess with the ride height. As of now my shocks are absolutely shot and it bottoms out if I am not careful Any advice? I did a little research and what I found that sounds like it might work are the Bell Tech nitro2 drop shocks. I could swing springs if I had to. Any help is much appreciated! __________________ The stupidty of your actions is directly proportionate to the number of people watching you... Last edited by Jayman931; 03-14-2017 at 06:25 PM.

03-14-2017, 08:43 PM	#2
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Shock advice for 1969 with 2.5" Drop Spindles get belltech shocks an lower the rear an don't raise the front to level it

03-15-2017, 07:13 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Shock advice for 1969 with 2.5" Drop Spindles I am running the belltech street performance shocks and like the ride. Shocks will not change the ride height. Put a set of 3" springs in the back to level the truck some and call it good. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-17-2017, 02:09 PM	#4
Jayman931 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 136	Re: Shock advice for 1969 with 2.5" Drop Spindles Sounds like a plan. I am ordering these today! Thanks for the info. __________________ The stupidty of your actions is directly proportionate to the number of people watching you...

03-24-2017, 04:55 PM	#5
Jayman931 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 136	Re: Shock advice for 1969 with 2.5" Drop Spindles Belltech Street Performers and the rear 3" Springs came in. As well as alum. radiator, fuel pressure reg and a few small things. Looking forward to a smooth install and a smooth ride __________________ The stupidty of your actions is directly proportionate to the number of people watching you...

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