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11-23-2019, 04:11 PM
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decent shocks that wont break the bank
Truck is an 87 SWB with a flip kit and 3" drop spindles w/2 coils removed. Wheels are stock 15"x 8" ralleys.
Currently have DJM 2100's in back that need to be replaced. Figured I may as well do all four. Its an everyday driver. Stick with the DJMs, air shocks, Belltechs? Thanks |
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11-23-2019, 06:15 PM
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Location: North Texas
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Re: decent shocks that wont break the bank
I spent hours going through the KYB specifications catalog to find shorter rear shocks to fit my 82 C10. Nothing was the right length with the correct mounting types.
If you have the time, you might want to do the same with other shock companies. I doubt Belltech, DJM, etc. have custom shocks made, which means some shock company out there makes them as a standard catalog product. BTW, I did have success finding KYB shocks for a 37 Chevy with an 8.5" GM rear axle, So you never know!
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! |
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11-23-2019, 08:27 PM
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Re: decent shocks that wont break the bank
Thanks for the reply. I decided to buy a set of shock extender brackets so I can use the stock length shocks. Supposed to be a better ride than lowered shocks. We will see.
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11-24-2019, 12:28 PM
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Re: decent shocks that wont break the bank
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I've used KYB Gas-a-Just monotube shocks on several vehicles over the years and have been happy with them. My 82 C10 has the less expensive Excel-G shocks, and they're probably a little better than OEM. Best shocks I ever used were Tokico Illumina with adjustable dampening, but I doubt they're available for our trucks. Also, the entry level QA1 Street Stars are pretty nice.
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 11-24-2019 at 12:36 PM. |
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11-24-2019, 07:47 PM
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Re: decent shocks that wont break the bank
Here they are.
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