What shocks for a bagged front end? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HSkinner · 05-25-2011, 11:41 PM

I know this should probably go in the suspension section but I wanted to know what others have done with the 60-66 front end. Mines a 73-87 xmember that I put bags in. I didn't really modify anything other than remove the bump stops. When its aired out there is 8"s from the upper shock mount to the lower. Has anybody else found anything that lets the truck go all the way down and then back up without topping out the shock? Thanks, Heath

GGinferno · 05-26-2011, 12:25 AM

Shocks!?! what's that?! Hahaha! I run with out them and I ride like a Cadillac

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HSkinner · 05-26-2011, 12:36 AM

tried that, I'd like to get it over 35 safely at some point...

creep · 05-26-2011, 01:22 PM

There are some aftermarket upper shock mounts that allow you to run longer shocks. I believe Portebuilt and Quality Air Ride both make them. May have to trim/modify the inner fenders though.

chillware · 06-01-2011, 04:28 PM

CPP has the shock relocation kits, they around $35 last time i checked them on ebay.. Then you can use belltech nitro drop shocks..

61_FL_Apache · 06-01-2011, 04:38 PM

If you wanna do it on the cheap, I have 1949-50 Chysler Ney Yorker shocks on the front of my truck. They are one of the shortest out there and the price was less than 25 each. I dont remember the brand, but I think it was from Napa.

05-25-2011, 11:41 PM	#1
HSkinner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Snowflake Az. Posts: 86	What shocks for a bagged front end? I know this should probably go in the suspension section but I wanted to know what others have done with the 60-66 front end. Mines a 73-87 xmember that I put bags in. I didn't really modify anything other than remove the bump stops. When its aired out there is 8"s from the upper shock mount to the lower. Has anybody else found anything that lets the truck go all the way down and then back up without topping out the shock? Thanks, Heath

05-26-2011, 12:25 AM	#2
GGinferno DiablosWeldingFabrication Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elverta ,CA Posts: 201	Re: What shocks for a bagged front end? Shocks!?! what's that?! Hahaha! I run with out them and I ride like a Cadillac Posted via Mobile Device

05-26-2011, 12:36 AM	#3
HSkinner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Snowflake Az. Posts: 86	Re: What shocks for a bagged front end? tried that, I'd like to get it over 35 safely at some point...

05-26-2011, 01:22 PM	#4
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: What shocks for a bagged front end? There are some aftermarket upper shock mounts that allow you to run longer shocks. I believe Portebuilt and Quality Air Ride both make them. May have to trim/modify the inner fenders though. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

06-01-2011, 04:28 PM	#5
chillware Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 247	Re: What shocks for a bagged front end? CPP has the shock relocation kits, they around $35 last time i checked them on ebay.. Then you can use belltech nitro drop shocks.. __________________ My build thread: '66 Chevy

06-01-2011, 04:38 PM	#6
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What shocks for a bagged front end? If you wanna do it on the cheap, I have 1949-50 Chysler Ney Yorker shocks on the front of my truck. They are one of the shortest out there and the price was less than 25 each. I dont remember the brand, but I think it was from Napa. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)



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