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Old 02-26-2010, 06:12 AM
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are any of you lowered guys running shock extenders? and how did it change the ride/setup? with extenders would it use stock length shocks?

im thinking about getting some mcgaughy's drop spindles and go back to a stock spring in the front, but in the rear of the truck im thinking about c-notching for axle travel clearance and then boxing the section for strength.
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The shock extenders are supposed to improve the ride quality by allowing you to run stock length shocks, depending on how far the truck is lowered. I know from reading this forum that they definitely help, but I don't have first hand experience with them myself.
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I have a 2/4 drop, and don't want to go any lower. But I want a little better ride.
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i have shock extenders, and monroe sensa trac shocks. Rides pretty good
i am 4/6 though

also put some weight in the bed, it helps out quite a bit
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Originally Posted by RED04REGENCYRST
I have a 2/4 drop, and don't want to go any lower. But I want a little better ride.
I think that the extenders will work well for you then, and I'm pretty sure that you'll be able to run stock length shocks.
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She rides pretty good right now, I'm just tired of hitting the bump stops. So, I was thinking if I go with what I said before, the suspension would have more travel.
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If you're hitting the bumpstops it will continue to do so, the ride will just be dampened better...that gap between the axle and frame isn't going to change...
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In the front the drop spring have me on the bump stops and that is why I'm looking to go to drop spindles. And in the rear I plan to notch the frame and box it.
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Sounds good, I think you'll be happy with the shock extenders
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bump stops? what are they? we don't need no stinkin bump stops!


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