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Recomendation Of Shock For 2-2 Drop?

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Old May 24, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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I Bought A Truck That Was Already Lowered At 2" - 2" And The Shocks Are Worn Badly. I Need An Enthusiast Opinion On The Better Shock Absorbers On The Market. I Know Toxic And Bilstein But Any Specifics Would Help. (i.e.- Part #s, Experiences, Any Thing That Helps) Its An '02 Gmc Scswb W/ 5.3 Liters Screamin. Any Help Or Experience In The Field Will Help. Thanks
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Old May 24, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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Edelbrock IAS is what I have.
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Old May 24, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Doetesch Techs.... all around good shock... I run them on my 2/4
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Old May 24, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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KYB's seem to be the best shock for the quality, popularity, and money.

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Old May 24, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by silver-mod-o
Doetesch Techs.... all around good shock... I run them on my 2/4


this is what i have, 2" rear drop only. I like 'em.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 06:56 AM
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kyb nitrogen gas shocks. Had mine on there since I dropped the truck and love em. MUCH better shock than the factory shocks. relatively inexpensive as well. I picked mine up from a local vendor for $50 a piece.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Thanks Guys. Your All Great Help.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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i just picked up beltech's nitro active front and rear shocks, they are made specifially for a dropped application, i havent installed them yet bui thopefully this weekend.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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2004ss - Let Me Know How It Comes Out Please. My Intention Is To Find The Best Ride Quality. The Ones On The Truck Now Are Monroes - But They Are Worn. I Want To Hear( Or Read) Thethoughts On Everyones Suspension.
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