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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: Orlando87Chevy on June 20, 2012, 09:45:31 am

Title: Shocks for a lowered 87 Chevy 1/2
Post by: Orlando87Chevy on June 20, 2012, 09:45:31 am

I need to replace my shocks for my 87 Chevy R10. I'm lowering it and I want to buy some decent shocks for a 5/7 drop. I would like to get some KYB shocks but I'm not sure of the proper part numbers. Can anyone help?

Title: Re: Shocks for a lowered 87 Chevy 1/2
Post by: Captkaos on June 28, 2012, 03:50:45 pm

What kit is on your truck that lowered it?

Title: Shocks for a lowered 87 Chevy 1/2
Post by: Orlando87Chevy on June 29, 2012, 07:59:08 am

DJM Front drop spindles and springs.

Title: Re: Shocks for a lowered 87 Chevy 1/2
Post by: Captkaos on July 02, 2012, 03:25:51 pm

This is what DJM recommends:
http://djmsuspension.com/products/djmh-3/
http://djmsuspension.com/products/1309/
http://djmsuspension.com/products/2100/

Title: Shocks for a lowered 87 Chevy 1/2
Post by: Orlando87Chevy on July 02, 2012, 08:23:25 pm

I went ahead and bought some KYB Max Performance Struts. I got them 20% off. So hopefully they will work out.

Title: Re: Shocks for a lowered 87 Chevy 1/2
Post by: slammed79 on July 03, 2012, 08:11:43 am

Are they the stock shocks for the truck? If so they are going to bottom out and the ride quality is gonna be terrible.

Title: Re: Shocks for a lowered 87 Chevy 1/2
Post by: Captkaos on July 03, 2012, 04:19:08 pm

If the spring drop isn't excessive (like over 2") stock shock will work.

Title: Shocks for a lowered 87 Chevy 1/2
Post by: Orlando87Chevy on July 03, 2012, 07:00:07 pm

I just got 2 inch drop springs.