EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muthstryker · 07-16-2010, 07:01 PM

Hey guys,

Started my drop about an hour ago, And ran into a problem.. Well I pulled the rear shocks out of the boxes and they sent me the wrong shocks

Anyways, I need to have this truck driving by Monday morning. Is there a good stock GM shock that I can pick up from the parts store that would be fine for about a week or so until I can get the correct ones? Its going to be about an 8" drop.

I need to know ASAP!

3r!c84 · 07-16-2010, 07:06 PM

send them back and dont run them for a short time..it will ride like a water bed tho

MONTEZ · 07-16-2010, 07:10 PM

X2 - You can run without them just don't drive crazy and be easy on it.

iroc12valve · 07-17-2010, 01:42 AM

You CAN run without shocks
I had a c10 that was lowered 4" and the rear shocks were absent, it was fine as long as you go slow over bumps

muthstryker · 07-17-2010, 01:43 AM

Im worried though that its going to be like those kids that cut springs on civics and bounce like crazy.....

iroc12valve · 07-17-2010, 01:58 AM

theres a difference, Hondas R STUPID

but seriosly it is a good idea to have shocks but they're not mandatory, do what you can to get a new set but try driving it around the block without them just to get a feel for it.

iroc12valve · 07-17-2010, 01:58 AM

also shocks are alot different than CUTTING springs

muthstryker · 07-17-2010, 02:00 AM

I will try it out first..

dnorris009 · 07-17-2010, 02:21 AM

Maybe this will help?
http://www.monroe.com/catalog/docume...engthSheet.pdf

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-17-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iroc12valve

theres a difference, Hondas R STUPID

I concur.

gkesseru · 07-17-2010, 02:26 PM

I used the Monroe chart two messages above to find the right shock. It looks confusing, but just find the right mounting style and then search the table for the length you want. Have patience.

muthstryker · 07-18-2010, 02:37 AM

I have the rear shocks that were on the truck prior bolted up right now. Seems to be fine for now, just need to drive for about a week on them and they will be swapped out. Having trouble with the front spindles though, the lower ball joint is a PITA.

muthstryker · 07-18-2010, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnorris009

Maybe this will help?
http://www.monroe.com/catalog/docume...engthSheet.pdf

This Helped alot! Whats the best way to find out what shock length would work?
The ones on the truck now, extended are 23"s long, I was thinking if I can find a shock thats under 20"s extended that it would be alright for me to use with out bottoming out?

**nlped** · 07-18-2010, 11:17 AM

Are the stock ones bottoming out now? The overall extended length isn't as important as the total compressed length...this will tell you if they will work with your drop. Most drop shocks don't extend to the maximum suspension droop, they actually tend to "hold" the suspension to a maximum "hang".

07-16-2010, 07:01 PM	#1
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! Hey guys, Started my drop about an hour ago, And ran into a problem.. Well I pulled the rear shocks out of the boxes and they sent me the wrong shocks Anyways, I need to have this truck driving by Monday morning. Is there a good stock GM shock that I can pick up from the parts store that would be fine for about a week or so until I can get the correct ones? Its going to be about an 8" drop. I need to know ASAP!

07-16-2010, 07:06 PM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! send them back and dont run them for a short time..it will ride like a water bed tho __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-16-2010, 07:10 PM	#3
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! X2 - You can run without them just don't drive crazy and be easy on it. __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

07-17-2010, 01:42 AM	#4
iroc12valve Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: niagara, ontario Posts: 109	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! You CAN run without shocks I had a c10 that was lowered 4" and the rear shocks were absent, it was fine as long as you go slow over bumps __________________ 1991 V3500 350TBI/4l80/205 D60/14bff - Crew long 1987 IrocZ-28 525 horse/567 Lb Tq 383 1976 K30 on 39.5s One wheel drive thanks to a np203 and some K5's lol

07-17-2010, 01:43 AM	#5
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! Im worried though that its going to be like those kids that cut springs on civics and bounce like crazy.....

07-17-2010, 01:58 AM	#6
iroc12valve Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: niagara, ontario Posts: 109	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! theres a difference, Hondas R STUPID but seriosly it is a good idea to have shocks but they're not mandatory, do what you can to get a new set but try driving it around the block without them just to get a feel for it. __________________ 1991 V3500 350TBI/4l80/205 D60/14bff - Crew long 1987 IrocZ-28 525 horse/567 Lb Tq 383 1976 K30 on 39.5s One wheel drive thanks to a np203 and some K5's lol

07-17-2010, 02:00 AM	#8
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! I will try it out first..

07-17-2010, 02:21 AM	#9
dnorris009 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton Ohio Posts: 109	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! Maybe this will help? http://www.monroe.com/catalog/docume...engthSheet.pdf

07-17-2010, 02:26 PM	#11
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! I used the Monroe chart two messages above to find the right shock. It looks confusing, but just find the right mounting style and then search the table for the length you want. Have patience. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

07-18-2010, 02:37 AM	#12
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! I have the rear shocks that were on the truck prior bolted up right now. Seems to be fine for now, just need to drive for about a week on them and they will be swapped out. Having trouble with the front spindles though, the lower ball joint is a PITA.

07-18-2010, 11:17 AM	#14
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: EMERGENCY! Need SHOCK Help! ASAP! Are the stock ones bottoming out now? The overall extended length isn't as important as the total compressed length...this will tell you if they will work with your drop. Most drop shocks don't extend to the maximum suspension droop, they actually tend to "hold" the suspension to a maximum "hang". __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha



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