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cj847 · 08-21-2020, 12:42 PM

I don't understand the front lowering springs/shocks. Why would I need new shocks with a 1" spring drop? Shocks do not limit travel, the bumpstop does. Are the shocks relocated, requiring new shocks? I realize the rear needs new shocks as they are repositioned.

PS> Planning a 3.5 (2.5 spindle 1" spring)/5 drop.

**HO455** · 08-21-2020, 12:52 PM

With your 1 inch lowering springs you do not need front new shocks. With your your 5 inch drop in the rear you may want to look into relocating your rear shocks to regain shock effectiveness. There are literally at least 50 threads on the rear shock angle issue cause by lowering.

siggyfreud · 08-21-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cj847

I don't understand the front lowering springs/shocks. Why would I need new shocks with a 1" spring drop? Shocks do not limit travel, the bumpstop does. Are the shocks relocated, requiring new shocks? I realize the rear needs new shocks as they are repositioned.

PS> Planning a 3.5 (2.5 spindle 1" spring)/5 drop.

On more aggressive front drops you need new shocks that are designed for a shorter range of travel yet will still provide a full range of dampening. You're losing about 1" of travel, so you likely won't notice much with your stock shock. But technically you're preloading your shock more than at stock height.

72c20customcamper · 08-21-2020, 01:10 PM

Don't worry about aone inch drop. My truck is already about an inch and quarter lower in the front with age.

08-21-2020, 12:42 PM	#1
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 576	another lowering question I don't understand the front lowering springs/shocks. Why would I need new shocks with a 1" spring drop? Shocks do not limit travel, the bumpstop does. Are the shocks relocated, requiring new shocks? I realize the rear needs new shocks as they are repositioned. PS> Planning a 3.5 (2.5 spindle 1" spring)/5 drop.

08-21-2020, 12:52 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,431	Re: another lowering question With your 1 inch lowering springs you do not need front new shocks. With your your 5 inch drop in the rear you may want to look into relocating your rear shocks to regain shock effectiveness. There are literally at least 50 threads on the rear shock angle issue cause by lowering. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

08-21-2020, 01:10 PM	#4
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,775	Re: another lowering question Don't worry about aone inch drop. My truck is already about an inch and quarter lower in the front with age. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

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