Drop Shocks????

[lokeondubs]

I just wanted to know do u have to have drop shocks?Can u use factory shocks?I have a 81 c10 .Im going to drop it 3/5 with spindles and flip kit.

[FlatBrokeRacing]

You are going to want the drop shocks, unless you planning on relocating the mounting points. The reason: factory shocks will bottom out ant your truck will wide like a goat wagon.

[lokeondubs]

where is the best place to get them from for a gooddd price

[N2TRUX]

Shorter shocks or shock extenders. If your shocks are in good condition, run the extenders. Longer travel is a bonus.

I suggest you consider the forum vendors as your first source.

[lokeondubs]

Are u talking about the shock extenders that comes with the flip kit??

[N2TRUX]

Yep, those will work.

[lokeondubs]

I have to buy some more shocks.do I use the extenders with drop shocks or factory shocks?where the best place to get them

[joe231]

the extenders are for the factory shocks

[harnalien]

i thought you could use factory shocks up front if you used spindles or am i mistaken??

[lokeondubs]

I want to know that to.do factory shocks work with drop spindles.Im kinda on a budget right now.I just want to use the factory shocks.Ill get the drop ones later.So you saying just use extenders with factory shocks.With drop shocks dont use extenders?

[Tx Firefighter]

It's more simple than you realize.

In the front, a drop spindle does not change the shock length or stroke. You can simply reuse your stock shocks.

In the rear, if your flip kit comes with shock extenders, again, you can use your factory shocks.

[lokeondubs]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

It's more simple than you realize.

In the front, a drop spindle does not change the shock length or stroke. You can simply reuse your stock shocks.

In the rear, if your flip kit comes with shock extenders, again, you can use your factory shocks.

U explained that very well.Now I have a good understanding.But 1 more question.Which will ride better ?factory shocks or drop shocks?Or does it matter.Because Im ordering my drop kit next week.

[Tx Firefighter]

I'd buy some quality brand factory length shocks. You might actually run into trouble if you try and run drop shocks on your truck. Since the spindles and the flip with extenders doesn't change shock length, the drop shocks might be too short for the application. The drop shocks are shorter than original shocks.

[lokeondubs]

thats what im going to do.bump those high drop shocks.im bout to call autozone and price them.thanks.I hope the shock extenders arent hard to put on

[Tx Firefighter]

Installing a flip kit is a good bit of work. You either have to remove the whole leaf spring and put it under the axle, or remove the back end of the leafs and disconnect everything on the axle and roll it back out from under the truck to get the leafs underneath it.

The shock extenders will take you maybe 5 minutes to install. They'd be the least of my worries.

[lokeondubs]

I think a 3/5 drop kit should go good wit 22s.Hope I want have a big gap.I want the fender hugging the 22s

[N2TRUX]

That depends on the size of tire. 22x??.

[lokeondubs]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

That depends on the size of tire. 22x??.

Im going with 22x9.Hope thats not too wide