Lowered suspension shocks.

[cjtimp]

I am getting ready to lower my truck 2/4. I have a 82 C10, SWB.  Not sure if I am going to use coils or spindles in front, but will likely use replacement springs and or shackles in rear. Will I need to replace the rear shocks with a 4" drop? Or can i keep the factory replacements? 

[low3+3]

in my experience its always better to use drop shocks. I've gotten lots of drop shocks from djm and never had a complaint

[Captkaos]

If you are running shock extenders in the rear you can use the factory shocks, for the front I highly recommend dropped shocks. (they are actually shocks that have a different compression/extension length to match the drop)

[cjtimp]

Thanks !! I like the lowered look, just wanna keep the ride as "factory" as possible. Thanks again.

[Uno99]

I recommend drop shocks as well.  If you under there doing the work you should replace them anyways.

[1badgmc]

If you use spindles, you won't need the drop shocks. Spindles don't actually change the suspension and shock travel. If you use coils, you should get a set.