Mild spring drop- shocks and driveline? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mrlobster · 10-17-2015, 07:04 PM

I'm considering using 2" shorter springs front and rear on my '72 longbed. Will I be able to keep the stock shocks? Will the driveshaft(s) need to be altered?
Thanks!

Mike C · 10-18-2015, 07:45 PM

You should be fine. I lowered the back of mine way more than that, but the front I lowered with 2" springs and kept stock shocks. 2" isn't any more than loading the bed up in the rear, so GTG.

10-17-2015, 07:04 PM	#1
mrlobster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Quesnel, British Columbia Posts: 80	Mild spring drop- shocks and driveline? I'm considering using 2" shorter springs front and rear on my '72 longbed. Will I be able to keep the stock shocks? Will the driveshaft(s) need to be altered? Thanks!

10-18-2015, 07:45 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Mild spring drop- shocks and driveline? You should be fine. I lowered the back of mine way more than that, but the front I lowered with 2" springs and kept stock shocks. 2" isn't any more than loading the bed up in the rear, so GTG. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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