What shocks to use for 5/7 drop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OrangeAnimal · 02-24-2009, 03:46 PM

I am sure this info is somewhere but I am not finding it. I need to get some shocks to work with my 5 inch front and 7 inch rear drop. Anyone have part numbers? Thanks in advance.

70CDUB · 02-24-2009, 05:07 PM

bump- Im needing the same info.

mario1128 · 02-24-2009, 06:00 PM

Hey guys on mine when i did the flip i just made a new shock mount that allowed the stock type shock to have enough room for proper travel .Hope this helps

OrangeAnimal · 02-24-2009, 07:40 PM

Need info for the front shocks. I want a decent set. In the past those drop shocks that you can buy are junk. I have blown up a few of those on other vehicles.

**lolife99** · 02-24-2009, 09:05 PM

Check out this thread for shock info:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=326766.

OrangeAnimal · 02-24-2009, 09:43 PM

thanks lolife

OrangeAnimal · 02-25-2009, 08:53 AM

Shoot those list are for the 72 and earlier trucks. I need some for the 73 thru 87 trucks. I have tried monroe's website and its super complicated.

**lolife99** · 02-25-2009, 09:07 AM

They use the same shock up front.
Just match up the shock with the amount of "spring drop" that you have.

OrangeAnimal · 02-25-2009, 05:32 PM

What about the rear any ideas?

**lolife99** · 02-25-2009, 07:47 PM

Try Belltechs website or call Summit Racing.

OrangeAnimal · 02-25-2009, 10:14 PM

I don't think they will have a shock for my application as it is approx. 8 inches dropped in the rear. I am still working on the front. I arrived at my measurement by taking what is the supposed stock height from the wheel arch and measuring to the ground. so stock should be 34 inches and I am sitting at 26 inches.

**lolife99** · 02-25-2009, 10:24 PM

Tire size will change that measurement.
What do you have? Flip kit and a shackle? Use a drop shock for a 6" drop (flip kit), with a shock extender. Do you have a c-notch in the frame?

OrangeAnimal · 02-25-2009, 11:10 PM

I have the c notch I just haven't installed it yet. I haven't driven the truck since installing the flip. I need more hands to get the bed off.

I forgot the tires would make a difference. I checked and I am 1.5 inches lower with the tires. So it's 6.5 inches lower cause I have the shackles with two sets of holes in them. It almost tucks the tire now! I was shocked when I set it on the ground. I am going to move it to the other hole for the full 7 inch drop tomorrow.

I emailed Monroe Shocks for some info. I will post it up as soon as I have it.

02-24-2009, 03:46 PM	#1
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	What shocks to use for 5/7 drop I am sure this info is somewhere but I am not finding it. I need to get some shocks to work with my 5 inch front and 7 inch rear drop. Anyone have part numbers? Thanks in advance.

02-24-2009, 05:07 PM	#2
70CDUB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: everett, wa Posts: 32	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop bump- Im needing the same info. __________________ " If you aint first your last!" -1970 c20 lwb (IN PROCESS) c-notch 3" front springs/5" rear springs/2" blocks -1969 c10 lwb (from in process to parts truck.) -2006 chevy silverado 1500 22" wheels 3" drop shackles

02-24-2009, 06:00 PM	#3
mario1128 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: cheshire ct Posts: 55	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop Hey guys on mine when i did the flip i just made a new shock mount that allowed the stock type shock to have enough room for proper travel .Hope this helps __________________ 72 chevy former 1ton converted to 1/2 ton roller 350 engine , turbo 350 and a 12 bolt on leafsprings with a flip and drop springs

02-24-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop Need info for the front shocks. I want a decent set. In the past those drop shocks that you can buy are junk. I have blown up a few of those on other vehicles.

02-24-2009, 09:05 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop Check out this thread for shock info: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=326766. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-24-2009, 09:43 PM	#6
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop thanks lolife

02-25-2009, 08:53 AM	#7
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop Shoot those list are for the 72 and earlier trucks. I need some for the 73 thru 87 trucks. I have tried monroe's website and its super complicated.

02-25-2009, 09:07 AM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop They use the same shock up front. Just match up the shock with the amount of "spring drop" that you have. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 02-25-2009 at 09:07 AM.

02-25-2009, 05:32 PM	#9
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop What about the rear any ideas?

02-25-2009, 07:47 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop Try Belltechs website or call Summit Racing. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-25-2009, 10:14 PM	#11
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop I don't think they will have a shock for my application as it is approx. 8 inches dropped in the rear. I am still working on the front. I arrived at my measurement by taking what is the supposed stock height from the wheel arch and measuring to the ground. so stock should be 34 inches and I am sitting at 26 inches.

02-25-2009, 10:24 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop Tire size will change that measurement. What do you have? Flip kit and a shackle? Use a drop shock for a 6" drop (flip kit), with a shock extender. Do you have a c-notch in the frame? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 02-25-2009 at 10:26 PM.

02-25-2009, 11:10 PM	#13
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: What shocks to use for 5/7 drop I have the c notch I just haven't installed it yet. I haven't driven the truck since installing the flip. I need more hands to get the bed off. I forgot the tires would make a difference. I checked and I am 1.5 inches lower with the tires. So it's 6.5 inches lower cause I have the shackles with two sets of holes in them. It almost tucks the tire now! I was shocked when I set it on the ground. I am going to move it to the other hole for the full 7 inch drop tomorrow. I emailed Monroe Shocks for some info. I will post it up as soon as I have it.



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