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ChevLoRay · 07-05-2012, 10:02 PM

My '96 SWB Stepside, has a DJM 2/4 static drop. It's been 10 years since it was done and I'm not happy with the way it rides in the rear. It has a tendency to bottom-out, or so it seems. I even got BellTech upper shock mount relocators to restore the angle of the shocks.

Right now, it has some sport truck shocks that Summit sells. It had Toxic Shocks when it was lowered. I don't remember how it rode with those, but I was not happy with the ride when it came back from CA. I used a pair of Monroes that were the right length, but just didn't offer any real cushion.

So, I'm wondering what you guys are using. I'd love to do away with the leaf spring set up and go to a 4-link and air bags. But, that ain't gonna happen soon enough.

Any suggestions?

SCOTI · 07-06-2012, 08:59 AM

Monroe Sens-a-Tracs & KYB GR-2's are good, cost effective, gas shocks.

red94chev · 07-06-2012, 10:00 AM

I have Belltech Nitro Drop 2's on mine. Its lowered 4 inches too. I had the DJM drop shocks before that and they bottomed out and bounced a lot. I love the Belltechs.

07-05-2012, 10:02 PM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Looking for lowered rear shock suggestions My '96 SWB Stepside, has a DJM 2/4 static drop. It's been 10 years since it was done and I'm not happy with the way it rides in the rear. It has a tendency to bottom-out, or so it seems. I even got BellTech upper shock mount relocators to restore the angle of the shocks. Right now, it has some sport truck shocks that Summit sells. It had Toxic Shocks when it was lowered. I don't remember how it rode with those, but I was not happy with the ride when it came back from CA. I used a pair of Monroes that were the right length, but just didn't offer any real cushion. So, I'm wondering what you guys are using. I'd love to do away with the leaf spring set up and go to a 4-link and air bags. But, that ain't gonna happen soon enough. Any suggestions? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-06-2012, 08:59 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,572	Re: Looking for lowered rear shock suggestions Monroe Sens-a-Tracs & KYB GR-2's are good, cost effective, gas shocks. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-06-2012, 10:00 AM	#3
red94chev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Conowingo, MD Posts: 341	Re: Looking for lowered rear shock suggestions I have Belltech Nitro Drop 2's on mine. Its lowered 4 inches too. I had the DJM drop shocks before that and they bottomed out and bounced a lot. I love the Belltechs.



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