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Old 10-13-2003, 11:18 PM
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Since our factory shocks pretty much suck and bearly last 30k miles... I've decided to replace them. For now, I just want to replace the rear ones. I am looking into Edelbrock IAS shocks, but I didnt see one for a truck with just a 2 inch rear drop. Do I just get them for a normal height truck or find another brand?? Any help is greatly appreciated, along with a site to buy the shocks from! Thans guys
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TTT... I'd really like to order these tonight! Thanks
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I think the ones for stock ride height would work, since 2 inches isnt that much lower. You might want to call edelbrock or macsspring or stylinconcepts to be sure

Macsspring lists the rear part no. 34010. Theyre really good shocks. I like mine alot - but i have a 2/4 drop so I can't tell you for sure if they would work, but I would bet they would.

http://www.macsspring.com/website/sh...uide-frame.htm
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what about for a 4 inch drop? What shock would I used for that?
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33023-34023 (front/rear)
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Default Re: Best shock for a 2 inch rear drop

Can anyone give any input on these shocks? I'm also fixing to lower mine 2/4 with a Belltech kit. I want more performance than anything and will spend the extra money for them if they are worth it. But I also heard that the Belltech brand shocks "NitroTech" I think, are also good for performance. What ya'll think???
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KYB GAS-A-JUST i've got'em on my ride and they rock....definatly 100% better than stock. and they aren't even half the cost of the edelbrocks, and i think they out perform them.
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Default Re: Best shock for a 2 inch rear drop

Can anyone give any input on these shocks? I'm also fixing to lower mine 2/4 with a Belltech kit. I want more performance than anything and will spend the extra money for them if they are worth it. But I also heard that the Belltech brand shocks "NitroTech" I think, are also good for performance. What ya'll think???
#1 Don't use Belltech spindles for your drop, they ruin your turning radius. I just put the Edels on with my Hotchkiss 2/4 and I love them. If you get the Belltech shocks, get the Nitro actives, not the Nitro Drops.
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33023-34023 (front/rear)
Is for a 2 rear inch drop or 4 inch rear drop.
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Default Re: Best shock for a 2 inch rear drop

Went ahead and ordered the Edelbrock IAS shocks. O'reileys wanted 97 bucks a shock, but I found them for 69.99 a shock. Hopefully I got a good deal! I will let you guys know how it turns out. Thanks for all the input!


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