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brossow · 07-07-2009, 09:46 AM

I think I know the answer to this but want confirmation before ordering parts.

I'm running 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop springs up front on my '72 SWB. When ordering a shock based on the amount dropped, is it based on just the spring drop or including the spindle drop as well? I know I could measure, etc. but I'm nowhere near having a full load on the front suspension and don't know exactly where it will all settle out and don't have any way to get full compression on the front right now. Plus I'm just curious.

Thanks,
Brent

protrash64 · 07-07-2009, 10:43 AM

Just the springs. IMO, unless the shocks are shot or you just want to upgrade, I'd use whatever you have. 1'' is really nothing to worry about.

brossow · 07-07-2009, 11:15 AM

Thanks! That's what I thought but wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. What I have is absolutely nothing. Everything old is long gone and it was down to the barest of frames at one point. Rebuilding slowly and learning as I go along.

07-07-2009, 09:46 AM	#1
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Dumb drop shock question I think I know the answer to this but want confirmation before ordering parts. I'm running 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop springs up front on my '72 SWB. When ordering a shock based on the amount dropped, is it based on just the spring drop or including the spindle drop as well? I know I could measure, etc. but I'm nowhere near having a full load on the front suspension and don't know exactly where it will all settle out and don't have any way to get full compression on the front right now. Plus I'm just curious. Thanks, Brent __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

07-07-2009, 10:43 AM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Dumb drop shock question Just the springs. IMO, unless the shocks are shot or you just want to upgrade, I'd use whatever you have. 1'' is really nothing to worry about. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-07-2009, 11:15 AM	#3
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: Dumb drop shock question Thanks! That's what I thought but wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. What I have is absolutely nothing. Everything old is long gone and it was down to the barest of frames at one point. Rebuilding slowly and learning as I go along. __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...) Last edited by brossow; 07-07-2009 at 12:10 PM.



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