Shocks recommendations

[ksshane]

Picked up a 71 last week and over the weekend I discovered that the rear shocks had been cut off at the top. Why someone would do this I have no idea, but they did.
I looked at the front shocks and at least they are attached but they all look like they havent been replaces since 1971.

I was planning on holding off to replace the shocks until I purchase my drop kit (drop spindles, lowered springs, and a flip kit), but now Im thinking its pretty unsafe to drive my truck in this condition.

If I go ahead and replace the shocks which shocks do you guys prefer?

[sKnNyPpY]

I used Monroe Sensa-Tracs. Rockauto has em cheap and check Monroe's website for a rebate. I used the stock front size on the rear with a flip instead of drop shocks. The stock size will also work on the front with spindles and a 1" drop spring (and maybe a 2" drop spring) Decent ride and price. BTW those old shocks probably sheared at the top and weren't cut, I had some cheap shocks that just snapped at the lower joint.

[ksshane]

BTW those old shocks probably sheared at the top and weren't cut, I had some cheap shocks that just snapped at the lower joint.

Thanks for the reply. Not that Im glad it happened to you, but good to know. I was hoping someone would not do something like that on purpose