Shocks
 

Hello,

I lowered my 1969 burb 2 1/2 spindles and 4 inch springs. Trying to figure out shocks for the front. I would like to install KYB but not sure which one to get to fit properly. If anyone can tell me what they are using maybe I can cross reference and get the correct size.

Any help greatly appreciated

Re: Shocks
 

Just spindles for the front? If so, stock replacement shocks work fine. KYB makes different shock lines so it depends on what you like. Their Gas-a-Just line is super stiff in my experiences. The Excel-G are a little more forgiving.

I personally like Bilsteins on C10's.

Re: Shocks
 

2 1/2 spindles and 4 inch springs

Re: Shocks
 

Let me re-phrase the question. Is that 2.5" spindles and 4" springs on the front?

OR....

2.5" spindles on the front & 4" springs on the rear?

Re: Shocks
 

If you have drop springs and drop spindles up front you can use stock fitment shocks and just move the shock mount farther up to regain full travel. I did this on a '66 with stock fitment Gas-A-Just shocks and it worked great. Rode as good as dad's completely stock '66, actually better since it had sway bars and a lower center of gravity to minimize excessive body roll and pitch. It did have 15" wheels with 215/75 tires, so maybe the tall sidewalls kept the shocks from feeling too stiff like Scoti describes.

I modified a set of Currie axle mounts and bolted them to the frame rail.

https://i.imgur.com/uc1Fd8bh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/utJW46Gh.jpg