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01-29-2019, 12:53 PM | #1 |
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Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
Anyone have any advice on shocks for my 67 C10 with a 3" front drop and 5" rear drop?
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01-29-2019, 08:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
CCP or ECE sell the shocks with their drop kits and I'm sure separately. As they don't manufacture the shocks there is probably a part number that can guide you to a vender or at least a name if you don't want to buy from them.
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01-29-2019, 09:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
I used Belltech Street Performance shocks S2208 on the 4" dropped rear. Haven't changed the front ones yet but will get their 2103HA
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01-29-2019, 10:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
Thanks for the replies guys. How do you like the Belltech Street Performance? I was looking at those or the CPP Black Magics.
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01-29-2019, 10:27 PM | #5 |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
I was looking for a shock made for lowered trucks that would improve the handling. These did all that, I am very pleased. My experience says get shocks made for trucks, not cars or the ride will be too rough.
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01-29-2019, 10:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
I'm checking on Bilsteins to see if they have shocks to fit the 4-6 drop . They are expensive but I've got them on my stock daily driver and I think they are the best ,
https://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/...ure-shocks.cfm
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08-26-2021, 03:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
Has anyone tried or using Aladdin American shocks. They are rebound adjustable? I currently have Bell tech performance shocks and although they seam to ride smooth they don't do well on the dips after a overpass. Wondering if the adjustable rebound will help.
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08-27-2021, 08:54 PM | #8 |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
I used KYB Monomax shocks for stock applications
2.5 drop spindles, -1" front springs -4"hd rear springs, -1" rear blocks Rear shock relocators, no notch. The thing drives great with stock length shocks. The ride is definitely firm, but I wouldn't call it harsh. I wouldn't change a thing.
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
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I have used the Bell Techs on my lowered S10 Blazer. They are okay but not outstanding. They only last about 35k miles.
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08-30-2021, 05:51 PM | #10 |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
Anyone using the Bilsteins. My new Bell techs just dont have the needed damping foe 3" drop springs and the hwy overpasses.
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08-30-2021, 09:58 PM | #11 | |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
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If you have a 3" front drop: All spring - you'll need a 3" drop shock 2"spindle and 1" spring - you'll need a 1" drop shock. I normally use the Belltech Street Performance shocks on the ones I build too. I like KYB, and of course Bilstiens are the shizit.. but they're a little spendy. I personally wouldnt recommended Belltech Nitro Drop shocks. I've had several fail on me. I wont buy anymore. I also agree about the rear shock relocation brackets. A must have for anything over a 4" drop.
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09-06-2021, 09:12 PM | #12 |
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Re: Shocks for 3" front drop/5" rear drop
Has anyone used the Viking shocks B265 on there drop frontends without coilovers. I just found the same double adjustable like used on coil overs and wondered if they are good?
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