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01-04-2016, 11:15 PM | #1 |
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Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
Doing a 3/5 drop on my '72 and wanting to upgrade shocks to something with proper length and travel. Can anyone give me a make and model recommendation. Thanks.
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01-05-2016, 09:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
Anyone?
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01-05-2016, 09:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
I'm doing the same on mine, after reading here I'll be using KYB Excel-G #344068 on the front, and KYB# 344055 on the rear. I have 2.5" drop spindles on the front with 1" drop springs, and will have 2" blocks with 3" springs and No Limit's shock relocators on the rear.
How are you getting your drop done (i.e. spindle/spring configuration)? That can affect the length of shocks you need |
01-05-2016, 09:23 PM | #4 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
Somewhere there's a good thread on shock selection, I'll try to find it...
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01-05-2016, 09:24 PM | #5 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
Early Classic Enterprises has a great pair of shocks that come in their drop kits. Shoot over to their website and take a look. I believe they are KYB brand. I have them front and rear on my truck and it rides nice.
They also have expert customer service, which is a plus. |
01-05-2016, 10:17 PM | #6 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
I'm doing drop coils front and rear. 3"front 4"rear.
Early Classics has great stuff, but being in Canada I get beat up hard on the shipping and even harder on the weak ass Canadian dollar.
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01-05-2016, 10:19 PM | #7 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
I bought a set from brothers, don't remember the name of the maker but they have a great ride in my swb truck.
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01-05-2016, 10:40 PM | #8 |
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01-05-2016, 10:40 PM | #9 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
Here's the thread I was looking for - it needs to be a sticky thanks to a bunch of the guys doing some serious homework for us. Keep reading through page 4. Hopefully this will help a lot -
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...p+shock+length |
01-05-2016, 11:02 PM | #10 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
Perfect! Thanks a ton!
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01-06-2016, 05:07 AM | #11 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
I'm surprised none of our customers have responded as we've told all that ask.
ANY, I REPEAT AMY, shock that is made for your stock 1967-72 truck at normal ride height is ALSO the correct shock for those trucks with front & rear drop kits of ANY DROP Height. So if you use 1-5 1/2" drop in the front you still use the same shock. If you use 1-6" drop in the rear you still use the same shock. ECE, No limit, Classic, Brothers, everyone is selling shocks that are made to stock travel specifications. Now your asking why this is true. The reason is with any of the drops I listed above the stock shocks minimum & maximum travel distances are not exceeded. Since the shocks travel limits are still within spec, the stock shock length is still used. NOW in the rear once you hit about a 5" rear drop the shock has become to horizontal to absorb vertical travel effectively. So you then install rear shock relocators in the rear to make the shocks more vertical again so that they can then absorb the vertical travel of the truck. ( It's also my understanding though I have not tried it yet, that if you move the rear lower shock bracket from left side to the right, and the right side to the left this will also correct the shock angle back to a more vertical position eliminating the need for rear shock relocators. ) But again I've not checked this myself on just swapping the lower mounts from 1 side to the other. I'm just reporting what I've heard from several low budget builders. So everyone should determine the type of ride that you want based on you and your driving habits then look up the shocks and look for comfort, sport, off road etc.... based on your driving style & preference's and then purchase the stock shock for your truck in that type of shock. KYB GR-2 soft comfortable ride, KYB gas a just shocks give a firmer ride , etc..... Then buy from who you choose. If your already buying parts from 1 location and the shocks they have only cost a little more than the cheapest place you've found get the shocks from where your buying your other parts unless your getting free shipping. Hope everyone is Healthy, Happy, & Prosperous in 2016 and beyond. Paul @ GMCPauls Last edited by GMCPaul; 01-06-2016 at 08:09 AM. |
01-06-2016, 08:03 AM | #12 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
Great explanation Paul.
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01-06-2016, 12:30 PM | #13 |
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Re: Quality Shocks for 3/5 drop
Thanks for the clarification Paul! One question, why do some vendors sell shocks marketed as "drop shocks"
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Our Part's Are Made In The USA Sure their are several companies that make parts here in the USA and all the parts they make themselves are made in the USA but they fail to disclose that they also carry parts made by others that aren't made in the USA and in most instances the majority of what they carry is made by others. But their claim is correct that everything THEY make is made in the USA, and that failure to state that not everything they carry is made by them isn't considered deceptive. I'm blown away by the marketing ploys played by the corporations & large business's regularly. Paul |
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