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70 Jimmy · 04-07-2002, 11:41 PM

I've got 2.5" spindles (shouldn't effect shock length), 1.5" crossmember notch, and 2" drop coils with a big block. I've heard the KYB's are harsh and "low end" but not junk. I can't seem to find Koni, Bilstein, etc. other than stock. Thanks for any help.

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70 Jimmy 454 2wd
56 GMC Big Window

69 longhorn · 04-08-2002, 12:24 AM

Im right at 3" on a coil,& have been thinking about building a shock mount,so i can run stock lenght shocks. Some of the guys have said the ride better that way. Do you have the crossmember back under the truck? Pics?.....69 longhorn.

Andy4639 · 04-08-2002, 01:18 AM

Best lowered shock is the factory ones. I made brackets for them and used up front, haven't had time for the back yet but plan on doing so just as soon as I can. http://www.picturetrail.com/ Look at this site and type in Andy4639 and look at 71 truck pics, and you can see the brackets, they weren't that hard to make out of s/s 1/4".

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Andy
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[This message has been edited by Andy4639 (edited April 08, 2002).]

Andy4639 · 04-08-2002, 01:19 AM

Best lowered shock is the factory ones. I made brackets for them and used up front, haven't had time for the back yet but plan on doing so just as soon as I can. http://www.picturetrail.com/ Look at this site and type in Andy4639 and look at 71 truck pics, and you can see the brackets, they weren't that hard to make out of s/s 1/4".

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Andy
71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 http://geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html

dropped72shortbed · 04-08-2002, 01:39 AM

i have doestch tech shocks ($159 for all 4 shipped from summit) on my truck. mines dropped about 5/5 and with those shocks it rides better than my 01 s10 blazer did brand new before i lowered that one too.

Frank_Zeller · 04-08-2002, 07:39 AM

KYB GR2's

04-07-2002, 11:41 PM	#1
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Best lowered shock? I've got 2.5" spindles (shouldn't effect shock length), 1.5" crossmember notch, and 2" drop coils with a big block. I've heard the KYB's are harsh and "low end" but not junk. I can't seem to find Koni, Bilstein, etc. other than stock. Thanks for any help. ------------------ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

04-08-2002, 12:24 AM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Im right at 3" on a coil,& have been thinking about building a shock mount,so i can run stock lenght shocks. Some of the guys have said the ride better that way. Do you have the crossmember back under the truck? Pics?.....69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-08-2002, 01:18 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Best lowered shock is the factory ones. I made brackets for them and used up front, haven't had time for the back yet but plan on doing so just as soon as I can. http://www.picturetrail.com/ Look at this site and type in Andy4639 and look at 71 truck pics, and you can see the brackets, they weren't that hard to make out of s/s 1/4". ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 http://geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html [This message has been edited by Andy4639 (edited April 08, 2002).] __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-08-2002, 01:19 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Best lowered shock is the factory ones. I made brackets for them and used up front, haven't had time for the back yet but plan on doing so just as soon as I can. http://www.picturetrail.com/ Look at this site and type in Andy4639 and look at 71 truck pics, and you can see the brackets, they weren't that hard to make out of s/s 1/4". ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 http://geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-08-2002, 01:39 AM	#5
dropped72shortbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 303	i have doestch tech shocks ($159 for all 4 shipped from summit) on my truck. mines dropped about 5/5 and with those shocks it rides better than my 01 s10 blazer did brand new before i lowered that one too. __________________ Blake A. - Huntington Beach CA 72 c10 swb 5/5 drop, 350/350, partialy shaved, soon to be 5/7 on 20s.

04-08-2002, 07:39 AM	#6
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	KYB GR2's __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas



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