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cmyc5575 · 09-20-2012, 10:58 PM

I am going to spend the money to buy a full belltech system. But the thing with this kit comes drops shocks. But my question is that if I use the drop shocks for the back do I have to buy shock extenders?

J Knight · 09-20-2012, 11:35 PM

No, you won't need shock extenders with drop shocks.

cmyc5575 · 09-20-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

No, you won't need shock extenders with drop shocks.

Thank you.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-22-2012, 01:34 AM

Would rather run shock extenders though. Sets the rear shock angle better
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87squarebody · 09-22-2012, 05:02 AM

I would run shock extenders like insidious86 says also you have to grind the lower shock nut on driver side to get it on.It sits right on top of the plate were your u bolts run through.

cmyc5575 · 09-22-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 87squarebody

I would run shock extenders like insidious86 says also you have to grind the lower shock nut on driver side to get it on.It sits right on top of the plate were your u bolts run through.

Would you or any one else happen to have a picture of this where this was done? For referrence.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-22-2012, 07:10 PM

Mine run with two and are fine. You can also weld them which is my suggestion
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87squarebody · 09-22-2012, 07:55 PM

Here is a pic of what i ran into.Another thing is running 15" rallies you will have to grind the lower control arm.This is a 5/6 bell tech drop.

cmyc5575 · 09-22-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 87squarebody

Here is a pic of what i ran into.Another thing is running 15" rallies you will have to grind the lower control arm.This is a 5/6 bell tech drop.

ok well thats what im going with is a 4.5/6 bell tech kit. But what part is needing or suggested to be welded to the axle?

cmyc5575 · 09-22-2012, 08:03 PM

also I dont if my wheels are considered to be rallies but the are deffinately 15's

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-23-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyc5575

ok well thats what im going with is a 4.5/6 bell tech kit. But what part is needing or suggested to be welded to the axle?

Would suggest welding the shock extenders. But mine are held in with two bolts and hold fine. And I beet the crap out of my truck daily
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bigblock73 · 09-23-2012, 05:34 PM

I have run drop shocks on all my lowered squares, never had an issue. Plus, the shocks bolt right up, no need to deal with the hassle of extenders.

cmyc5575 · 09-25-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I have run drop shocks on all my lowered squares, never had an issue. Plus, the shocks bolt right up, no need to deal with the hassle of extenders.

Thats what I was thinking about instead of the hassle.

09-20-2012, 10:58 PM	#1
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	Question about drop shocks with flip kit? I am going to spend the money to buy a full belltech system. But the thing with this kit comes drops shocks. But my question is that if I use the drop shocks for the back do I have to buy shock extenders?

09-20-2012, 11:35 PM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Question about drop shocks with flip kit? No, you won't need shock extenders with drop shocks. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

09-22-2012, 01:34 AM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Question about drop shocks with flip kit? Would rather run shock extenders though. Sets the rear shock angle better Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

09-22-2012, 05:02 AM	#5
87squarebody Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakeland fl Posts: 67	Re: Question about drop shocks with flip kit? I would run shock extenders like insidious86 says also you have to grind the lower shock nut on driver side to get it on.It sits right on top of the plate were your u bolts run through.

09-22-2012, 07:10 PM	#7
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Question about drop shocks with flip kit? Mine run with two and are fine. You can also weld them which is my suggestion Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

09-22-2012, 07:55 PM	#8
87squarebody Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakeland fl Posts: 67	Re: Question about drop shocks with flip kit? Here is a pic of what i ran into.Another thing is running 15" rallies you will have to grind the lower control arm.This is a 5/6 bell tech drop. Attached Images

09-22-2012, 08:03 PM	#10
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	Re: Question about drop shocks with flip kit? also I dont if my wheels are considered to be rallies but the are deffinately 15's

09-23-2012, 05:34 PM	#12
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Question about drop shocks with flip kit? I have run drop shocks on all my lowered squares, never had an issue. Plus, the shocks bolt right up, no need to deal with the hassle of extenders. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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