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Old 04-25-2005, 09:09 PM
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Anybody ever used Toxic Shocks? I know they're cheap but they seem to be mono tube construction and have velocity sensitive valving. Wondering if they're any good.
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toxic . just my opinion
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toxic . just my opinion
Don't sugar coat it, tell us how you really feel.
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I belive 02chevyracingtruck is running them I have been in his truck and I think it rides a little rough but could be the drop.
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yeah i have them I am looking for better shock they are good for the price. Gene
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Originally Posted by StrokerAce03
Anybody ever used Toxic Shocks? I know they're cheap but they seem to be mono tube construction and have velocity sensitive valving. Wondering if they're any good.
Junk as far as I am concerned. Had them on my old truck blew out completely after 2 weeks or about 400 miles. If you are looking for a good set of drop shocks check out Doetch Tech. All their shocks are specifically made and valved for certain amounts of drop.
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i hear the nitro drop shocks are nice too.
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Ok well, I was looking to go with like a 1 to 2 inch drop in the front and lower the back another 1 to 2 inches to make it 4 inches total. I want a good set of shocks but don't really want to pay $74.95 a piece for the Edelbrocks; just looking for some alternatives that would help out the handling a little.
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One of my friend's have them and they are junk.
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I hear that Doetsch Tech shocks are good as well and not as expensive as the Edelbrocks. You can get some info and buy them at Mac's Springs .

You probably don't need new shocks with a 2/4 drop but give them a call and they will let you know. I called and I have a 3/5 drop on a 1500HD and they told me to stay with the stock shocks until they needed to be replaced.

Everyone raves about Doetsch tech on FullSize Chevy . Check out the Street forum.


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