Shock suggestions please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 06-05-2003, 01:58 AM

Does anyone have any recommendations for drop shocks? Which ones to avoid? How do your drop shocks ride? Should I just try & get shorter fronts or get some relocators?

Thanks

ocbaud · 06-05-2003, 02:02 AM

Doestch Tech shocks all the way. with as low as your truck is, make sure you get shock extenders for the rear.

SCOTI · 06-05-2003, 01:00 PM

ttt

82BlackBeast · 06-06-2003, 04:34 PM

I'd have to agree, go with the Doetsch Techs. They are definitely the best one's I've used on my truck so far. I have about a 6/8 drop and you can really tell when you get a set that works well.

BigRed · 06-06-2003, 04:37 PM

Check this thread out. Not sure if he sold these or not yet.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=53970

SCOTI · 06-06-2003, 06:18 PM

Thanks guys . . .... & thanks for the link BigRed.

**N2TRUX** · 06-06-2003, 07:59 PM

Scoti,
Doetsch Tech's are really good shocks. I have also had great luck with Bell Tech Nitro Chargers. Everyone I talk to say's they suck, but they have worked for me.

KYB has a new series out that Cutten Customs swears by. They put the on my Harley truck, and I can't complain so far. Let me know what you want me to get a price on them....

SCOTI · 06-06-2003, 10:21 PM

So far, the only ones that I've been able to get dimensions on are the Doetsch Techs so I'll prob give them a try. I might make some shock relocators as well.

Tom · 06-07-2003, 12:09 AM

Had toxic shocks for about a month or two before I couldnt stand them anymore. Switched to doetsch techs and havent looked back

Just a little FYI, but on my oddball 78 with a 5/6 drop, I didnt put any new drop shocks on. I just kept the stock ones on there. That setup had worked better then my 79 with doetsch techs or toxics. Or course this is the same truck that runs 275/60/15's up front without any problems either

SCOTI · 06-07-2003, 12:55 PM

Well there's no possible way to run the stockers since the fronts only have 1.5" of travel before bottoming out & the rears only have 1" of travel before they do.

Interestingly enough, if I take the rear shock extensions off, I could use the fronts on the back. I wouldn't have to worry about them bottoming out . . .... just over extending.

06-05-2003, 01:58 AM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Shock suggestions please Does anyone have any recommendations for drop shocks? Which ones to avoid? How do your drop shocks ride? Should I just try & get shorter fronts or get some relocators? Thanks __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-05-2003, 01:00 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	ttt __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-06-2003, 04:34 PM	#4
82BlackBeast Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 111	I'd have to agree, go with the Doetsch Techs. They are definitely the best one's I've used on my truck so far. I have about a 6/8 drop and you can really tell when you get a set that works well. __________________ Matt '82 Chevy SWB

06-06-2003, 04:37 PM	#5
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Check this thread out. Not sure if he sold these or not yet. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=53970 __________________ Scott Shelbourne

06-06-2003, 06:18 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Thanks guys . . .... & thanks for the link BigRed. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-05-2003, 02:02 AM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Doestch Tech shocks all the way. with as low as your truck is, make sure you get shock extenders for the rear.

06-06-2003, 07:59 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Scoti, Doetsch Tech's are really good shocks. I have also had great luck with Bell Tech Nitro Chargers. Everyone I talk to say's they suck, but they have worked for me. KYB has a new series out that Cutten Customs swears by. They put the on my Harley truck, and I can't complain so far. Let me know what you want me to get a price on them.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-06-2003, 10:21 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	So far, the only ones that I've been able to get dimensions on are the Doetsch Techs so I'll prob give them a try. I might make some shock relocators as well. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-07-2003, 12:09 AM	#9
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,701	Had toxic shocks for about a month or two before I couldnt stand them anymore. Switched to doetsch techs and havent looked back Just a little FYI, but on my oddball 78 with a 5/6 drop, I didnt put any new drop shocks on. I just kept the stock ones on there. That setup had worked better then my 79 with doetsch techs or toxics. Or course this is the same truck that runs 275/60/15's up front without any problems either __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-07-2003, 12:55 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Well there's no possible way to run the stockers since the fronts only have 1.5" of travel before bottoming out & the rears only have 1" of travel before they do. Interestingly enough, if I take the rear shock extensions off, I could use the fronts on the back. I wouldn't have to worry about them bottoming out . . .... just over extending. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 06-08-2003 at 01:39 PM.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.