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**N2TRUX** · 05-31-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pokethesmot

..... and air shocks in the back...

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Originally Posted by pokethesmot

yeah my ride in my truck sucks...unless i got something real heavy in the back

There's your problem. I suggest getting rid of the air shocks. They will generate a stiff ride.

As for the dual shocks up front, as long as they are lightly valved, they are fine. If they are gas shocks, then they are probably too much for your needs. If you went to a 35" or bigger they might be needed.

pokethesmot · 05-31-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

There's your problem. I suggest getting rid of the air shocks. They will generate a stiff ride.

As for the dual shocks up front, as long as they are lightly valved, they are fine. If they are gas shocks, then they are probably too much for your needs. If you went to a 35" or bigger they might be needed.

well i do plan on putting 35s on so i gues i better keep em lol and what would be the best psi for the back shocks and my front shocks are monroe sensa trac shocks

79Silv4x4 · 05-31-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pokethesmot

well i do plan on putting 35s on so i gues i better keep em lol and what would be the best psi for the back shocks and my front shocks are monroe sensa trac shocks

The '83 I used to have had 35s and it rode way better with single shocks. . . .I have 35s on my 79 with single shocks and the ride is just fine. IMO, the dual shocks (for most) was a fad. . .

WarBeard · 06-02-2009, 12:53 AM

After reading this im going to give the single shock thing a try. My burb came with dual shocks in the front and i run 37'' tires. Ill take one shock off of each side and report back....right now i have four rancho rs 5000's on the front and it is really really stiff up front.

pokethesmot · 06-02-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by motomech

After reading this im going to give the single shock thing a try. My burb came with dual shocks in the front and i run 37'' tires. Ill take one shock off of each side and report back....right now i have four rancho rs 5000's on the front and it is really really stiff up front.

thanks man cuz i was gunna do this same thing but the prevouse owner made the shock mounts really hard to get too

View Poll Results: what should i do about my dual shocks
keep em	9	69.23%
take one off eachside	4	30.77%
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WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: what do you guys think:dual shocks After reading this im going to give the single shock thing a try. My burb came with dual shocks in the front and i run 37'' tires. Ill take one shock off of each side and report back....right now i have four rancho rs 5000's on the front and it is really really stiff up front. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.



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