front and rear shock ?s

[jvclark2001]

i was wondering what type of shocks yall use on your lowered rides cause mine seems kinda rough but i know they make different types of gas or {liquid filled ?} shocks...plus i have heard of people using shock extenders on front or rear...please give some info and input on these..thanks for your help...jv

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1972 swb, 400 sbc,
1978 malibu classic,305 balanced and bluprinted flowmasters,2 1/2 exhaust,pulleys,k/n 4" power filter,750 edelbrock carb,plus lots more......

[MikeB]

Shorter springs will always cause a rougher ride, regardless of shocks. I found the KYB Gas-Adjust shocks to be much better than the Bell Tech Nitro Drops, which, for some reason, seem to be popular. You will also need shorter (eye-to-eye) shocks to ensure you are using the center part of the shock's travel. One final thing -- Early Classic sells a rear shock relocator kit that makes the shocks stand up more vertically. When you lower the rear, the shocks lay down at an angle which reduces their travel, so they have little effect on damping the spring bounce.

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MikeB
69 C-10 Fleetside, mild 383, Dart Iron Eagle 180cc heads, Crane Energizer 266 cam and 1.6 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 600cfm carb, HEI w/ MSD components, 1986 front spindles/disc brakes, Vintage Air in-dash.

[jvclark2001]

thanks mike....i sorta figured it would ride a little rough but also thought that there were better or different ways to go with a shorter shock or taller...just didnt know which way to go....appreciate it...jv

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1972 swb, 400 sbc,
1978 malibu classic,305 balanced and bluprinted flowmasters,2 1/2 exhaust,pulleys,k/n 4" power filter,750 edelbrock carb,plus lots more......