View Single Post
Old 10-30-2011, 11:19 PM   #82
65Gregg
Registered User
 
65Gregg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Willis, Texas
Posts: 754
Re: 63-72 Chevy P/U Rear Shock Mount System

Quote:
Originally Posted by robnolimit View Post
While it could be done, you'd loose appx 2 3/4" of shock travel. Even if your on 15" wheels, you have to drive it on a flat until the tire was gone before it really scrubbed. The value of the longer shocks is worth it. Hows the ride/handling of your truck now? do you feel it was worthwhile?
There is a huge difference. I have put about 100 miles on so far. I find myself stuffing it into curves that I previously didn't. I haven't really thought about doing it, it just seems to happen It also passes the wife test, she thinks it's great. I do have a question about the bump stops you have on the shop truck, did you get it from a GM dealer or where can they be found? P/N# etc?
To answer your question "is it worthwile?" HECK YEAH!!
__________________
65Gregg

Blue long bed
White TBSS
61 Impala
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain
65Gregg is offline   Reply With Quote