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Old 06-01-2017, 05:53 AM   #1
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Shocks

Currently I have stock A-Arms with a static 3.5"(2.5" spindle, 1" spring)/5" drop while using CPP's rear shock relocation brackets. With that drop and their shocks all the way around, my ride is stiff as hell and jiggles my fat!!! I am going to be installing CPP's tubular control arms very soon.

I am curious to know what everyone is using for shocks with the drop I have. Before I lowered it, my truck rode like a Cadillac with crappy autozone shocks! When I look at my rear shocks at least, it looks like the wear on the shaft is only about an inch in depth.

Is this even shock problem?

I know I don't have a wood bed kit or a tail gate installed on the truck yet, but you would think that would make it bouncier, but man I feel EVERY bump EVERY pebble.

Thanks for the help

Mike
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Old 06-01-2017, 06:55 AM   #2
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Re: Shocks

The added weight will improve the ride. Right now you are over sprung for the weight so it makes the spring seem really stiff. I would get it all together before making to many changes. I had the CPP shocks on my 66 when I got it and they were not real good. I am running Belltech street performance shocks on it now and really like them.
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Old 06-01-2017, 07:04 AM   #3
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Re: Shocks

Do you have some part numbers? I would like to research them. Thanks in advance
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Old 06-01-2017, 08:16 AM   #4
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Re: Shocks

If you can get me a measurement from center of mounting point at the top to center of mounting point at the bottom, I would be more than happy to try and put together a part number or something for you.
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