72' 4x4 shock question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wegel11 · 06-18-2005, 06:33 PM

I have a 72 4x4 with a 4 inch lift and i need new shocks. I dont do alot of hardcore off roading and I would enjoy a little smoother ride. What shocks have you had success with and what are the prices.

knsmodels · 06-20-2005, 10:19 AM

I just purchased a set of Doetsch for my 72 K10 (no lift) cost was about $160 for all four....I am waiting for UPS to drop them off....I will install as soon as they arrive and give you a report on the ride. I have heard very positive things about Doetsch.....I will keep you updated.....Paul

Brewski* · 06-20-2005, 04:34 PM

I would go with the Edelbrock IAS twin tube design for a 73 and up truck with 4" lift. Very smooth ride on and off the road~!

wegel11 · 06-20-2005, 09:28 PM

Yeah i was looking into those edelbrocks, but i wassnt sure that the 73+ would fit. Thanks for the input.

Brewski* · 06-22-2005, 12:23 PM

They ROCK. I have a set for stock height and they are so smooth.

wegel11 · 07-07-2005, 04:36 PM

I have decided that im going to get the Bilstein 5150's, but i dont know what size. I just measure the current shocks, unloaded and on level ground, and the fronts were 20" and the rear 22" (from eye to eye). Can one of you suspension guru's help me pick a length of shock to get.
(K20 4inch susp. lift with 35's)

Travel Valving Extended Collapsed
6.48" 255/70 18.78 12.30
8.33" 255/70 22.50 14.17
10.02" 170/60 25.91 15.89
10.02" 255/70 25.91 15.89
11.50" 170/60 27.99 16.50
11.93" 170/60 29.70 17.78
11.93" 255/70 29.70 17.78
14.53" 170/60 34.90 20.37
14.53" 255/70 34.90 20.37

ryan68 · 07-07-2005, 05:02 PM

When I had 4" springs, I ran shock that were about 22" long in the front and 25" long in the back and the compressed and extended lengths were perfect for me.

**special-K** · 07-08-2005, 06:54 AM

Just ask for socks for your application,`72 K/20 4"lift.

06-18-2005, 06:33 PM	#1
wegel11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	72' 4x4 shock question I have a 72 4x4 with a 4 inch lift and i need new shocks. I dont do alot of hardcore off roading and I would enjoy a little smoother ride. What shocks have you had success with and what are the prices.

06-20-2005, 10:19 AM	#2
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	I just purchased a set of Doetsch for my 72 K10 (no lift) cost was about $160 for all four....I am waiting for UPS to drop them off....I will install as soon as they arrive and give you a report on the ride. I have heard very positive things about Doetsch.....I will keep you updated.....Paul __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

07-07-2005, 05:02 PM	#7
ryan68 Certified Chevy Man Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States Posts: 2,053	When I had 4" springs, I ran shock that were about 22" long in the front and 25" long in the back and the compressed and extended lengths were perfect for me. __________________ 68 Chevy CST (327,TH400) 3/5 drop lots of fun stuff 71 Suburban 4x4 (350,TH350) 7" lift 37's, D44/14 bolt and other sorts of goodies, lockers front and rear, flexes 40", 895 RTI score Check out my web site!!! http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/

07-08-2005, 06:54 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Just ask for socks for your application,`72 K/20 4"lift. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-20-2005, 04:34 PM	#3
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	I would go with the Edelbrock IAS twin tube design for a 73 and up truck with 4" lift. Very smooth ride on and off the road~!

06-20-2005, 09:28 PM	#4
wegel11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	Yeah i was looking into those edelbrocks, but i wassnt sure that the 73+ would fit. Thanks for the input.

06-22-2005, 12:23 PM	#5
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	They ROCK. I have a set for stock height and they are so smooth.

07-07-2005, 04:36 PM	#6
wegel11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	I have decided that im going to get the Bilstein 5150's, but i dont know what size. I just measure the current shocks, unloaded and on level ground, and the fronts were 20" and the rear 22" (from eye to eye). Can one of you suspension guru's help me pick a length of shock to get. (K20 4inch susp. lift with 35's) Travel Valving Extended Collapsed 6.48" 255/70 18.78 12.30 8.33" 255/70 22.50 14.17 10.02" 170/60 25.91 15.89 10.02" 255/70 25.91 15.89 11.50" 170/60 27.99 16.50 11.93" 170/60 29.70 17.78 11.93" 255/70 29.70 17.78 14.53" 170/60 34.90 20.37 14.53" 255/70 34.90 20.37



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