What are you guys using for lowered shocks?

[80shrtboxsilverado]

Im just wondering what you guys are running for lowered shocks on these trucks. I have an 1980 1/2t 2wd short box. Cut two spring coils out of the front and flipped the rear myself. Ghetto, I know but it has to do for now. Im running pretty close to bottoming the stock ones out by just bouncing on the truck, so roadworthyness is an issue. Thanks in advance!

[shloopter]

Got mine from McGaughys. I'm going to put shock extenders on the back because I only have 1.5' travel right now.

[boatpuller]

nitro's.....i think there bell tech.

[silvereagle07]

You read my mind! I was just getting ready to post the same question. I was thinking about nitro's.

[54Caddy]

i used the summit racing ones they work hella good no complaints here..

[Rogue_Sentinel]

bell tech

[Jonboy]

oem type shocks (Monroe's, maybe), with shock extenders on the rear. With one coil cut, it didn't make enough difference to need new ones on the front. That, and replacements can be found cheap anywhere.

[bigarmzz]

toxic shocks, hands down

...oh, and whatever you do, dont buy doeschtech's....total crap

[joe1982]

toxic shocks, front and back. i think they are great

[nlped]

I have Belltech Nitro Drop 2 shocks for the "Bull" and I had them on the front of my old '87. Love them!!! And if you shop them, they are as cheap as any. I bought mine for $36 ea.

[baclay9]

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

toxic shocks, hands down

...oh, and whatever you do, dont buy doeschtech's....total crap

Were did you get your toxic shocks at? Does it tell you which ones you need depending on your drop? Glad I read this because I was just going to order the doeschtech's when I ordered my Western Chassis 5/7 drop.

[chevymotocross]

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

...oh, and whatever you do, dont buy doeschtech's....total crap

Got 4 of them sitting in my garage, waiting to go on once the 4/6 gets here. Hope it aint too too bouncy!

[80shrtboxsilverado]

Thanks everyone for the speedy resonses!
It's looking like Toxic's or Bell Tech nitros. Thaks again!

[slugish]

Had bellteck nitros on mine > one in front broke in two> replaced with some from Djm (cant remember the brand ) no problems now for 3 years .

[rdm1208]

My experiance with Doetsch Tech shocks is they make a truck ride like a cement truck.

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by baclay9

Were did you get your toxic shocks at? Does it tell you which ones you need depending on your drop? Glad I read this because I was just going to order the doeschtech's when I ordered my Western Chassis 5/7 drop.

i believe i got mine from stylintrucks.com ......those doeschtechs will make it ride like a road wagon

[baclay9]

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

i believe i got mine from stylintrucks.com ......those doeschtechs will make it ride like a road wagon

If I remember correctly you have the same Western Chassis 5/7 drop I am going to order. I noticed toxic shocks come for a 4-6 inch rear drop is that close enough? Also, since the 5" front drop consist of a 2.5 inch spindle and 2.5 inch spring do I need to order the front shocks that are just for 0"-2" of drop? I figure the spindle doesn't need to be taken into account. Thanks man.

[Ghastlyone]

I run Belltech Nitro 2's on my 2 door Tahoe and so far I've been pleased with them.

It definitely rides nice.

[Moostifer]

Originally Posted by baclay9

Also, since the 5" front drop consist of a 2.5 inch spindle and 2.5 inch spring do I need to order the front shocks that are just for 0"-2" of drop? I figure the spindle doesn't need to be taken into account. Thanks man.

you are correct...