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03-29-2002, 02:57 AM
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airshocks
thinking about leveling my 72 c-20
with some airshocks in the rear... just to get the tail end a little lower... has any one tried this? how do they affect handling? i got gabriel gas shocks all around presently...
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03-29-2002, 03:49 AM
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Your springs are what effects ride height. Airshocks won't lower it.
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03-29-2002, 07:13 PM
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thanks...
do you know if drop shackles for '73 and up would fit? or what about mono springs?
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03-29-2002, 09:41 PM
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I take it you have a leaf rear? You can buy drop shackles for our trucks. Check out www.gmcpauls.com he can get them.
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03-30-2002, 04:30 PM
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yes, i have leaf springs...
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03-30-2002, 05:36 PM
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Have to tried taking out the overload spring. That should be worth about 1/2"-3/4". Then maybe take out one of the short leafs. Just don't go too crazy. I took out to many. Dropped the rear about 4" but way to much axle wrap with the 402 launching it.
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03-30-2002, 05:53 PM
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the thought of such had crossed my mind...
how does this affect ride, and load capabilities? i put a load of paving stones in the back and it looks kinda cool, leveled out like that... i thought i could possibly just run the shocks kinda low on air, then pump em up if i needed to haul anything...
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