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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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my friend just has the rear drop with shackles what would de the the best shocks for street driving
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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I have a 3" drop and the stock shocks are working fine.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ang3l
my friend just has the rear drop with shackles what would de the the best shocks for street driving
ive had 2" drop shackles on my truck for a long time with no drop shocks and they're fine..
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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A lot of people even run stock shocks on 4" drops in the rear. Not recommended but hey.

If you just HAD to change shocks, you could go with belltechs street performance series. Thats what I have at least
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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I did the 2" spring lowering added the shock-drop brackets (not relly necessary) and I used the Edelbrock IAS Performer shocks, Trailing arms and panhard. I did do little research on the current shock technology and spoke with a suspension engineer I know. Basically, Belltech, Street Performer, Bilstein...etc, are all excellent. I went with the IAS as they offered the best current technology and adaptability. They are known to blow seals, but most hi-po suspension does that occasionally.
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