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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: chevymotocross on January 29, 2012, 09:31:15 pm

Title: Shock recommendations for the lowered?
Post by: chevymotocross on January 29, 2012, 09:31:15 pm

Been running my current drop (4/6) for about a year now with Doetsch-Tech shocks front and rear. I am sick of the harsh ride. It's like a jackhammer over bumpy roads. I know it's a truck, I know it's lowered, it's not a caddy, but there must be room for improvement?

The front is lowered via 2.5 spindles and Belltech 2'' coils. Rear is a flip kit and Shackles set to the 1'' hole. C-notched and running rear-shock extenders

I am thinking to obtain the softer ride, I have to stay away from the lowering companies (Belltech, DJM, etc) and stick with oem stuff (KYB, Monroe, Billstein).

What do you recommend? Part numbers would be a huge help!

Title: Re: Shock recommendations for the lowered?
Post by: Captkaos on January 30, 2012, 10:33:21 pm

I drove a 4/6 for years with stock shocks on the rear (C-notch and flip with extended shock hanger) and Toxic Shocks and it never rode like a jack hammer.  Friend of mine used Edelbrock IAS shocks and loved them.