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1970pelle · 10-25-2016, 09:22 PM

When I bought all my parts for drop on the C20, I bought the four shocks at the same time. I had everything for a while before getting the parts installed. Then I only have approximately 16 hundred miles on the setup. And both right side shocks have leaked out there oil, made a real mess of my clean underneath.
I contacted the company where the purchase was made and I'm out of warranty, or what they call a warranty. I'm not to surprised of the response.
My question is I don't think in the first place I received shocks made to handle the weight of a C20. Which explains the quick failure. The shocks themselves are smaller in size than the ones removed, I questioned that point.
Just looking around I'm not seeing a drop shock for a 3/4 truck. Idea's??

Ken

SCOTI · 10-26-2016, 09:50 AM

I always try to utilize shocks that were actually designed/built for the specific app vs a generic 'drop' shock. Can you not utilize stock shocks (refresh our memory on how the drop was done)?

1970pelle · 10-26-2016, 01:41 PM

I spoke way to soon. After another call on the shock issue, it appeared I was talking with the wrong person. I have new shocks on the way, I just have to cover the shipping cost. And I'm getting a larger shock better suited for my C20. So it makes a differance who you speak to on warranty issues.

It was Western Chassis, where I bought all my parts. Front drop coil springs, drop spindles, rear spring hanger, shackles and four drop shocks. Just a couple dollars short of a grand.

So Western Chassis stands by there parts. They just need to train the counter guys.

Ken

10-25-2016, 09:22 PM	#1
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	My drop shocks have left the building When I bought all my parts for drop on the C20, I bought the four shocks at the same time. I had everything for a while before getting the parts installed. Then I only have approximately 16 hundred miles on the setup. And both right side shocks have leaked out there oil, made a real mess of my clean underneath. I contacted the company where the purchase was made and I'm out of warranty, or what they call a warranty. I'm not to surprised of the response. My question is I don't think in the first place I received shocks made to handle the weight of a C20. Which explains the quick failure. The shocks themselves are smaller in size than the ones removed, I questioned that point. Just looking around I'm not seeing a drop shock for a 3/4 truck. Idea's?? Ken __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan

10-26-2016, 09:50 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: My drop shocks have left the building I always try to utilize shocks that were actually designed/built for the specific app vs a generic 'drop' shock. Can you not utilize stock shocks (refresh our memory on how the drop was done)? __________________ 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.*

10-26-2016, 01:41 PM	#3
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: My drop shocks have left the building I spoke way to soon. After another call on the shock issue, it appeared I was talking with the wrong person. I have new shocks on the way, I just have to cover the shipping cost. And I'm getting a larger shock better suited for my C20. So it makes a differance who you speak to on warranty issues. It was Western Chassis, where I bought all my parts. Front drop coil springs, drop spindles, rear spring hanger, shackles and four drop shocks. Just a couple dollars short of a grand. So Western Chassis stands by there parts. They just need to train the counter guys. Ken __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan



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