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Old 05-03-2018, 02:31 PM   #2
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Re: Shock Recommendation/Question

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Originally Posted by angelobackwards View Post
I have a 77 chassis with a 58 Apache body on it. Front has a 5” drop with spindles and drop springs. Rear has a flip kit (4 leaf springs) and possibly going to do shackles depending on the stance.

I’ve read that your drop shock is dependent on geometry change. So for the front it would be 3” from the spring since the spindle doesn’t change geometry simply moves the wheel up. On the rear I’m going to run a shock extender to allow for a longer shock as well. So would a 4-6” rear drop shock work and a front 3-5” drop shock? Looking for something driver quality that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Thanks.
I am running belltech nitro drop shocks and for the price, I cant complain. I have spindle/spring in the front and a flip kit in the back and she rides smooth. Thinking of going a bit lower myself so, we will see... I measured the shocks at ride height and right now, they are perfect.
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