[cadillac_al]

Sounds perfectly normal. Stock springs have the upward arch to prevent axle wrap. In all these years I have never heard of a decent replacement shock. People say Ranchos ride rough. I have Ranchos and they ride rough. I figure they all do. I put a 2" lift on my K20. It has a more normal looking arch and should have a little more wheel travel. I can't really say it rides any better.