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HvyChevy454 · 05-30-2002, 08:45 PM

all my shocks are basically blown out and its time for some fresh ones. In my quest to thwert the problem on getting the rear tires to hook up i wanted to put the shocks that allow the front of the truck to rise and the rear to squat. who makes some of these for our trucks, i cant seem to find any, all i ever see are the edelbrock shocks in the catalogs.

Pont · 05-30-2002, 08:50 PM

You might try looking here to see if they have what your looking for.

www.koni.com

greasemonkey · 05-31-2002, 11:38 AM

I'm not sure, Edelbrock shocks for our trucks are just for 4x4s, Koni or KYB might have them.

Mike C · 05-31-2002, 12:00 PM

IMO, springs are way more important in the suspension tuning process than shocks. I would replace yours with a new hydraulic shock and investigate some light duty springs from the rear. I like the Pro Comp shocks by Explorer, just get the 1000 series. I'm not sure if you could use El Camino/Chevelle springs or full size car springs. This will kill your load carrying capability however. Summit has a drag shock as well as Competition Engineering if you do decide that route.

Low69CST · 05-31-2002, 01:25 PM

You can get 90/10 shocks from Summit, but from what I read they are pretty scary on the street.

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05-30-2002, 08:50 PM	#2
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	You might try looking here to see if they have what your looking for. www.koni.com __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

05-31-2002, 11:38 AM	#3
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I'm not sure, Edelbrock shocks for our trucks are just for 4x4s, Koni or KYB might have them. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

05-31-2002, 12:00 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	IMO, springs are way more important in the suspension tuning process than shocks. I would replace yours with a new hydraulic shock and investigate some light duty springs from the rear. I like the Pro Comp shocks by Explorer, just get the 1000 series. I'm not sure if you could use El Camino/Chevelle springs or full size car springs. This will kill your load carrying capability however. Summit has a drag shock as well as Competition Engineering if you do decide that route. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-31-2002, 01:25 PM	#5
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	You can get 90/10 shocks from Summit, but from what I read they are pretty scary on the street. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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