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sir_talk_alot · 03-27-2012, 11:12 AM

Does anyone know of another vehicles shocks that can be used as drop shocks for our trucks up front? Im looking for front drop shocks for around a 2" drop, any ideas? Anyone know the cheapest place to buy drop shocks or have some sitting around? Im in aviation tech school so budget is small, but id like to get my truck lower as soon as i get tires. And maybe cheapest place for4 in drop rear coils. Im probably going to use my jeep jk springs until i can afford the full 3/5 kit. Ideas anyone?
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BMERDOC · 03-27-2012, 11:28 AM

Yeah, the drop shock part numbers that some of the suppliers use convert to a shock for something like a Sienna minivan or a Ford Ranger or something like that. I have found the KYBs for $30/pr. Im at work and dont have the numbers with me. I'll look up the info when I get home.

BMERDOC · 03-29-2012, 01:06 PM

Here is one of the threads that posted the original KYB part numbers...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331653

grancuda · 03-29-2012, 01:27 PM

With a 2" drop you can run stock shocks because your not going to bottom out lower than your stock bump-stops.

**NC67Chev** · 03-29-2012, 02:00 PM

I was all over the bump stops when I put 2" ECE drop springs with KYB shocks on the front of my truck. One thing I noticed was that the KYB's were very soft. It might would've been better with some stock height shocks, but I didn't try it.

grancuda · 03-29-2012, 02:23 PM

I'm running stock shocks on mine.

BMERDOC · 03-29-2012, 06:43 PM

I'm still running stock shocks on mine with a 3/5 drop. Havent noticed any drawbacks yet.

03-27-2012, 11:12 AM	#1
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	front drop shock options Does anyone know of another vehicles shocks that can be used as drop shocks for our trucks up front? Im looking for front drop shocks for around a 2" drop, any ideas? Anyone know the cheapest place to buy drop shocks or have some sitting around? Im in aviation tech school so budget is small, but id like to get my truck lower as soon as i get tires. And maybe cheapest place for4 in drop rear coils. Im probably going to use my jeep jk springs until i can afford the full 3/5 kit. Ideas anyone? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

03-27-2012, 11:28 AM	#2
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: front drop shock options Yeah, the drop shock part numbers that some of the suppliers use convert to a shock for something like a Sienna minivan or a Ford Ranger or something like that. I have found the KYBs for $30/pr. Im at work and dont have the numbers with me. I'll look up the info when I get home. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

03-29-2012, 01:06 PM	#3
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: front drop shock options Here is one of the threads that posted the original KYB part numbers... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331653 __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

03-29-2012, 01:27 PM	#4
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: front drop shock options With a 2" drop you can run stock shocks because your not going to bottom out lower than your stock bump-stops.

03-29-2012, 02:00 PM	#5
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: front drop shock options I was all over the bump stops when I put 2" ECE drop springs with KYB shocks on the front of my truck. One thing I noticed was that the KYB's were very soft. It might would've been better with some stock height shocks, but I didn't try it. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

03-29-2012, 02:23 PM	#6
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: front drop shock options I'm running stock shocks on mine.

03-29-2012, 06:43 PM	#7
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: front drop shock options I'm still running stock shocks on mine with a 3/5 drop. Havent noticed any drawbacks yet. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!



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