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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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Was looking for a good replacement shock for overall performance. went ahead an purchased the belltech street performance shock that fits 2-4" drops. I have gotten mostly good reviews except 2 but dose anybody think that one is better than the other. I've heard that the belltech might be to stiff for strait line any and all input is greatly appreciated an i still have a chance to change to Bilsteins if enough agree they're better
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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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Nobody???? Damn well I'm glad there's plenty of past articles to look at
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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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As far as I know Bilstein does not make drop shocks for our trucks. Or if they do, I haven't found them yet. Perhaps they have some universal or custom fit shocks that will work?
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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
As far as I know Bilstein does not make drop shocks for our trucks. Or if they do, I haven't found them yet. Perhaps they have some universal or custom fit shocks that will work?
I think the Bilstein shocks you have to pick your own measurements. They do make a great shock though.

I am running Street Performance on my 13' Silverado and 94' S10 Blazer. They are stiff but with my style of driving and lowering heights they work perfect. I am pleased.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 02:00 PM
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I don't know about recently but in my own past experience the Belltech shocks (Nitro drop, and Nitro II) they used to wear out extremely fast. I realize these are different than the SP's but I went through several sets of BT shocks over the years.

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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSuspensionSource
I am running Street Performance on my 13' Silverado and 94' S10 Blazer. They are stiff but with my style of driving and lowering heights they work perfect. I am pleased.
What suggestion do you have for softer drop shocks? Mine is only a 2/4 drop but I feel like the ride is overly stiff and rough with the SP shocks.
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