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Old 12-13-2008, 01:03 PM   #1
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cheap lowering shocks

Hey guys...

I've got a 63 that I put 3/4 drop springs on. My questions is my rear shocks have seen better days and I would like to put new shocks on the front and rear. Does anyone know of a cheap alternative to lowering shocks that would work. Would stock shocks work? Or is there another truck that has the same type of shocks with a different travel length then ours?

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Old 12-14-2008, 03:24 PM   #2
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Re: cheap lowering shocks

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Old 12-14-2008, 05:38 PM   #3
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Re: cheap lowering shocks

You should be able to find something on a cross reference sheet. You just need to match up end styles and lengths.
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Old 12-14-2008, 05:47 PM   #4
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Re: cheap lowering shocks

We used a set of Monroes (Monro-Matic Plus - part no.: 33033) for the front on the rear of my buddy's '66 recently since they're a little shorter. It worked out perfect for his lowered rear end and it didn't provide such a harsh ride.
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Old 12-14-2008, 08:35 PM   #5
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Re: cheap lowering shocks

I used air shocks on my 05 with a 4-6 and it rides ok, not great, but ok...you can air them up or down to get the ride that you like.
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Old 12-16-2008, 08:05 PM   #6
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Re: cheap lowering shocks

I'm using Doetsch Tech Drop Shocks from CPP (Classic Performance Parts) They are fairly inexpensive but may be more than you wanted to spend at around $30 each. They are great shocks though and rde like a cloud...
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Old 12-20-2008, 07:56 PM   #7
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Re: cheap lowering shocks

I found a lot of good information using the search feature on this forum.
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