What shocks if i'm lowering 6" in the rear - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ncsurveyor · 05-21-2020, 12:40 PM

What shocks do I need if i'm doing a 4/6 drop? Seems like everything i'm seeing say 3-5" drop shocks. I"m assuming I need a relocation kit?

RustyBucket · 05-22-2020, 11:51 AM

I think my short shocks came in a kit, been 4-5yrs. and I can't remember which company.. probably the cheapest. '71 GMC stepside, 4" springs, 1" block, shock relocate kit, short gas shocks, adj. track bar. Liked the look, didn't like the ride. Kinda "choppy" in the back. I think the shocks were too short & limited the travel.. found last week the driver's side was broken off & gone. Don't know how long I drove around like that. I measured the resting stud to stud length and found a Monroe Shock chart that shows the working travel length for all of their shocks. I picked the shock with the right range. My resting stud to stud measure was 12-1/2" & I think the best I could find was 10" to 16" of travel. Bought 'em from Oreilly, about $50 for the pair. Like the look & the ride much better.

**lolife99** · 05-22-2020, 12:14 PM

ECE (when still in business) used a KYB shock for the rear 6” drop springs.
Part # 344055.
I think I bought them cheap from Amazon.
These are used with a rear shock relocator kit.
I suggest anyone OTHER THAN CPP for rear shock relocators.
Find a kit that uses shock studs not bolts for the lower shock mount.

HeavyHauler · 05-22-2020, 11:38 PM

Bell Tech shock 2208AA on the rear of my 1968 Chevy C10 shortbed fleetside as that is what they recommended. Be aware that these shocks do have a 1/2 inch eyelet for mounting so if you have a 5/8 rear lower shock stud then you will need to change it in order to mount these.

These shocks are pricey but they are supposed to be really good for performance and ride quality.

05-21-2020, 12:40 PM	#1
ncsurveyor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Lenoir NC Posts: 110	What shocks if i'm lowering 6" in the rear What shocks do I need if i'm doing a 4/6 drop? Seems like everything i'm seeing say 3-5" drop shocks. I"m assuming I need a relocation kit?

05-22-2020, 11:51 AM	#2
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: What shocks if i'm lowering 6" in the rear I think my short shocks came in a kit, been 4-5yrs. and I can't remember which company.. probably the cheapest. '71 GMC stepside, 4" springs, 1" block, shock relocate kit, short gas shocks, adj. track bar. Liked the look, didn't like the ride. Kinda "choppy" in the back. I think the shocks were too short & limited the travel.. found last week the driver's side was broken off & gone. Don't know how long I drove around like that. I measured the resting stud to stud length and found a Monroe Shock chart that shows the working travel length for all of their shocks. I picked the shock with the right range. My resting stud to stud measure was 12-1/2" & I think the best I could find was 10" to 16" of travel. Bought 'em from Oreilly, about $50 for the pair. Like the look & the ride much better. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

05-22-2020, 12:14 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,696	Re: What shocks if i'm lowering 6" in the rear ECE (when still in business) used a KYB shock for the rear 6” drop springs. Part # 344055. I think I bought them cheap from Amazon. These are used with a rear shock relocator kit. I suggest anyone OTHER THAN CPP for rear shock relocators. Find a kit that uses shock studs not bolts for the lower shock mount. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-22-2020, 11:38 PM	#4
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 387	Re: What shocks if i'm lowering 6" in the rear Bell Tech shock 2208AA on the rear of my 1968 Chevy C10 shortbed fleetside as that is what they recommended. Be aware that these shocks do have a 1/2 inch eyelet for mounting so if you have a 5/8 rear lower shock stud then you will need to change it in order to mount these. These shocks are pricey but they are supposed to be really good for performance and ride quality.



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