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**derotoreut** · 10-12-2013, 08:17 PM

I know this has been discussed to some degree before. I'm trying to find out what shocks I can use on the rear after a 2.0"/2.5" lift. I have read that the rear shocks are long enough to use on the fronts, but I've never seen where anyone ever said what they then use on the rear.

I am considering a Skyjacker 2.5" spring lift on my '70 K10 with 33x12.5-15 tires. The Skyjacker part# is C225AKS. This kit uses part# C225S springs up front (2.5" lift over stock height) and CR12S springs in the back (2" lift over stock height). I want to keep a "Stock Looking" shock and not the white/red shocks that can be purchased through Skyjacker. If I can use stock rear shocks up front that's great, but what do I buy for the back?

**derotoreut** · 10-13-2013, 02:48 PM

I know there's got to be someone out there that's done a lift and used rear shocks up front. What did you use on the rear?

Jahloha · 11-06-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

I know there's got to be someone out there that's done a lift and used rear shocks up front. What did you use on the rear?

I am sorry to post without having a response to your question, but I have creeped on your profile and truck pics multiple times, which is why I am posting here now:

I have been a big fan of your trucks, especially the way they sit and tires on both. Would you mind telling me what you did for suspension and tires for your trucks?

I am trying to level out my 1970 c20 and was looking for a little assistance brainstorming.

I really appreciate your help. Thanks!

**derotoreut** · 11-07-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jahloha

I am sorry to post without having a response to your question, but I have creeped on your profile and truck pics multiple times, which is why I am posting here now:

I have been a big fan of your trucks, especially the way they sit and tires on both. Would you mind telling me what you did for suspension and tires for your trucks?

I am trying to level out my 1970 c20 and was looking for a little assistance brainstorming.

I really appreciate your help. Thanks!

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10-12-2013, 08:17 PM	#1
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	What shocks for 2-1/2" lift? I know this has been discussed to some degree before. I'm trying to find out what shocks I can use on the rear after a 2.0"/2.5" lift. I have read that the rear shocks are long enough to use on the fronts, but I've never seen where anyone ever said what they then use on the rear. I am considering a Skyjacker 2.5" spring lift on my '70 K10 with 33x12.5-15 tires. The Skyjacker part# is C225AKS. This kit uses part# C225S springs up front (2.5" lift over stock height) and CR12S springs in the back (2" lift over stock height). I want to keep a "Stock Looking" shock and not the white/red shocks that can be purchased through Skyjacker. If I can use stock rear shocks up front that's great, but what do I buy for the back? __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

10-13-2013, 02:48 PM	#2
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: What shocks for 2-1/2" lift? I know there's got to be someone out there that's done a lift and used rear shocks up front. What did you use on the rear? __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977



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