Need New Shocks for Lifted 4x4- What do I buy?

[lghtng2]

So I am restoring my 72' chevy and the BDS Suspension shocks on it are shot.
I am interested in Skyjacker or Rancho, I'm not sure what to buy. If anyone has experience with replacing shocks for a lifted 4x4 please shed some light on this unknown topic. I believe it is a 6" suspension lift dual 26" shocks in front and 2-29" shocks in back and of course a 3" block lift
Please, HELP!!!!!

[royo]

Do the bds shocks have a part number? if so start from there. Contact the companys that you listed . find and price new shocks .

[lghtng2]

ya I have the bds shock part numbers problem is no-one sells them; so I'm shopping around

[Burt4x4]

I have been looking at Bilstiens and the 5100 or 5150 series is lookin good. There is another one called BBCS, polyperformance.com hasum...I don't realy want to spend 400+ on shocks. I heard the ProComp shocks are kinda stiff, like a Monro...

[swamp rat]

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I have a Rancho 4" kit and i hate the ride, springs are stiff and the shocks are RS5000, not the adjustable dampening, from what the local 4X4 places say there are way better shocks than what i have. i would call around to some specialty shops and see what they reccomend for your application.

[drunkbus]

I went with Bilstein 5150's. Here is where I ordered from. They had the best prices that I could find by far plus free shipping.

http://www.allshocks.com/bilstein/ht...adsetting=5150

[swamp rat]

Nice! who's lift and what lift inch wise do you have and which length did you order? Thanks!

[drunkbus]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Nice! who's lift and what lift inch wise do you have and which length did you order? Thanks!

The lift info is in the first post here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413741

That website I posted for the shocks lists the colapsed and extended lengths of the shocks. You should measure and see what will work best for your truck.

I think my front ones are the part# BF5-A196-H1 and the rear are part # BF5-A187-H1 but I would have to check to be absolutely sure.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by drunkbus

The lift info is in the first post here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413741

That website I posted for the shocks lists the colapsed and extended lengths of the shocks. You should measure and see what will work best for your truck.

I think my front ones are the part# BF5-A196-H1 and the rear are part # BF5-A187-H1 but I would have to check to be absolutely sure.

I wouldn't just order the same shocks just because someone else ordered them.. But i understand why you posted that, just wanted to know tha lift hight and shocks you have to get an idea cause i like what you have, it looks great.

I looked at the thread and noticed your springs have slipper pads on each leaf, are these springs Tough country by skyjacker? Just want to be sure. I have been contemplating replacing my spings someday with better stuff than the Rancho stuff i have, but figure i'll try new shocks first.