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lil hoodlum · 04-03-2011, 09:45 PM

Hello everyone. I installed some new "drop shocks".

I've installed some Monroes #5752.
Specs: 8.625" compressed
12.75" extended

My front is lowered with drop springs, aftermarket stock height spindles with disk brakes. I have been trying various "drop shocks" and not having much luck with them lasting more than 6 months or so. I've the dropshocks from Mcgauphys, LMC, and some Monroes 33033. The Monroes 33033 I believe are for the 88-98 chevy trucks.

Anyways how about some pics?

lil hoodlum · 04-03-2011, 09:50 PM

Drivers side. My suspension keeps bottoming out on dips and bumps. Note wasted bump stop.

Well we will see how long these shocks last. The "old" monroes 33033 only lasted about 6 months. My truck is a daily driver if that makes a difference.

Keith

oldblue1968chevy · 04-03-2011, 11:17 PM

what did these run apiece at the store? cool for sharing !

1971_402 · 04-04-2011, 12:26 AM

what is your drop !

JON70CST · 04-06-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971_402

what is your drop !

Ditto ^ ... I'm dropping 3" in the front and 4" in the rear :s hopefully it sits level... but anyways, I will also be needing drop shocks and wondering which I should go with.

lil hoodlum · 04-07-2011, 01:14 AM

my drop is only 2" in the front. Rear is stock height.

I think the shocks were $22.00 at O'reilys.

Keith

Rooster's 67 · 04-07-2011, 01:56 AM

uh replace the bump stop, the shock bottoming out will destroy them. that stop aint doin nothing

72gmcshorty · 04-14-2011, 02:53 PM

if you were bottoming out with the old length shock, why would you go with a shorter shock?

VA72C10 · 04-14-2011, 03:15 PM

Looks lower than 2" drop in the front. Looks more like 4". Might help if the rear was lowered a couple inches to...will actually bring the front up a bit....

I do like a rake to the truck but that much rake is probably causing your bottoming out issues...

PLANETGETLOW · 05-31-2011, 03:38 PM

I'll be trying these out as well

04-03-2011, 09:45 PM	#1
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,725	new drop shocks Hello everyone. I installed some new "drop shocks". I've installed some Monroes #5752. Specs: 8.625" compressed 12.75" extended My front is lowered with drop springs, aftermarket stock height spindles with disk brakes. I have been trying various "drop shocks" and not having much luck with them lasting more than 6 months or so. I've the dropshocks from Mcgauphys, LMC, and some Monroes 33033. The Monroes 33033 I believe are for the 88-98 chevy trucks. Anyways how about some pics? Attached Images

04-03-2011, 09:50 PM	#2
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,725	Re: new drop shocks Drivers side. My suspension keeps bottoming out on dips and bumps. Note wasted bump stop. Well we will see how long these shocks last. The "old" monroes 33033 only lasted about 6 months. My truck is a daily driver if that makes a difference. Keith Attached Images

04-03-2011, 11:17 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: new drop shocks what did these run apiece at the store? cool for sharing ! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-04-2011, 12:26 AM	#4
1971_402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kalifonia Posts: 265	Re: new drop shocks what is your drop !

04-07-2011, 01:14 AM	#6
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,725	Re: new drop shocks my drop is only 2" in the front. Rear is stock height. I think the shocks were $22.00 at O'reilys. Keith Attached Images

04-07-2011, 01:56 AM	#7
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: new drop shocks uh replace the bump stop, the shock bottoming out will destroy them. that stop aint doin nothing

04-14-2011, 02:53 PM	#8
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: new drop shocks if you were bottoming out with the old length shock, why would you go with a shorter shock? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

04-14-2011, 03:15 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: new drop shocks Looks lower than 2" drop in the front. Looks more like 4". Might help if the rear was lowered a couple inches to...will actually bring the front up a bit.... I do like a rake to the truck but that much rake is probably causing your bottoming out issues... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 04-14-2011 at 03:16 PM.

05-31-2011, 03:38 PM	#10
PLANETGETLOW Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 161	Re: new drop shocks I'll be trying these out as well



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