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forestb · 10-26-2016, 12:20 PM

I have a rear shock that needs to be replaced because it is leaking. In the future I want to install air bags. If or when I get bags the plan is to keep the ride height around the same. My question then is will one shock do the trick or do I need to get new shocks when I get bags? Also what is a good shock? I am looking for a comfortable ride more than high performance. But both would be grate.

bbbc10 · 10-26-2016, 04:33 PM

Depends on how big of a notch your gonna do and how low your gona want it to go

forestb · 10-26-2016, 04:44 PM

Most of my reason for bagging it is to get a smoother ride. So it will mostly be staying around the same height. I might add a small c notch in the future but nothing much more than that. I already have 4 inch drop coils in the rear and a one inch block. The shocks have been relocated.

chevy_mike · 10-28-2016, 10:36 AM

It's all about travel. If you keep the compressed and extended lengths the same with bags as you do with your current setup, then you don't need to change anything. If you are going to notch the frame, which you don't currently have, you will change your compressed length as the axle will go lower. You will need to make sure your shocks can handle the extra compression. If you change nothing but swapping the springs out for bags, you won't have to do anything.

forestb · 10-28-2016, 11:23 AM

Thanks. Are there any shock recommendations. The white kyb shocks are what someone else recommended.

chevy_mike · 10-28-2016, 01:46 PM

I am running Bilstein shocks, which is all I try to use regardless of vehicle.

forestb · 10-31-2016, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

I am running Bilstein shocks, which is all I try to use regardless of vehicle.

Which type would work best for a 62 chevy c10

**MCB Matt** · 11-02-2016, 11:27 AM

Check out the Ridetech Billet Shocks. The HQ - Single Adjustable is by far the most popular we sell. These are used on Bagged and static coil trucks and WILL give you the smooth ride and handling you are after.

They are made by Fox racing to Ridetech's own specs and valving.

Let me know if I can be of help on them, we are Ridetech's largest Distributor in the US.

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forestb · 11-02-2016, 10:23 PM

I will take a look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCB Matt

Check out the Ridetech Billet Shocks. The HQ - Single Adjustable is by far the most popular we sell. These are used on Bagged and static coil trucks and WILL give you the smooth ride and handling you are after.

They are made by Fox racing to Ridetech's own specs and valving.

Let me know if I can be of help on them, we are Ridetech's largest Distributor in the US.

MCB PARTS

10-26-2016, 12:20 PM	#1
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Same shocks for coils and bags I have a rear shock that needs to be replaced because it is leaking. In the future I want to install air bags. If or when I get bags the plan is to keep the ride height around the same. My question then is will one shock do the trick or do I need to get new shocks when I get bags? Also what is a good shock? I am looking for a comfortable ride more than high performance. But both would be grate.

10-26-2016, 04:33 PM	#2
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Same shocks for coils and bags Depends on how big of a notch your gonna do and how low your gona want it to go

10-26-2016, 04:44 PM	#3
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Re: Same shocks for coils and bags Most of my reason for bagging it is to get a smoother ride. So it will mostly be staying around the same height. I might add a small c notch in the future but nothing much more than that. I already have 4 inch drop coils in the rear and a one inch block. The shocks have been relocated.

10-28-2016, 10:36 AM	#4
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Same shocks for coils and bags It's all about travel. If you keep the compressed and extended lengths the same with bags as you do with your current setup, then you don't need to change anything. If you are going to notch the frame, which you don't currently have, you will change your compressed length as the axle will go lower. You will need to make sure your shocks can handle the extra compression. If you change nothing but swapping the springs out for bags, you won't have to do anything. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

10-28-2016, 11:23 AM	#5
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Re: Same shocks for coils and bags Thanks. Are there any shock recommendations. The white kyb shocks are what someone else recommended.

10-28-2016, 01:46 PM	#6
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Same shocks for coils and bags I am running Bilstein shocks, which is all I try to use regardless of vehicle. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

11-02-2016, 11:27 AM	#8
MCB Matt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Benicia, Ca Posts: 4,681	Re: Same shocks for coils and bags Check out the Ridetech Billet Shocks. The HQ - Single Adjustable is by far the most popular we sell. These are used on Bagged and static coil trucks and WILL give you the smooth ride and handling you are after. They are made by Fox racing to Ridetech's own specs and valving. Let me know if I can be of help on them, we are Ridetech's largest Distributor in the US. MCB PARTS __________________ MCB - Matt's Classic Bowties 5360 Gateway Plaza Dr. Benicia, Ca. 94510 925-828-5555 www.mcbparts.com Email: forums@mcbparts.com Like us on Facebook for exclusive offers, info and chat: www.facebook.com/mcbparts Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm Pacific We ALWAYS enjoy talking to our customers! We have a full time staff to answer ALL Questions, Tech Support or Order Status Tracking!



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