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Old 02-24-2014, 02:33 PM
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QA1,Vi-king and Ridetech nuff said
Do you have an update on the Vi-king shocks? Part number?
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I'm waiting to get the Ridetech next couple of weeks then ill have a side by side by side test between the three.
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Shock extenders help alot. They reposition the shock to rest in a more vertical position, which increases shock travel.
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Originally Posted by Isak81
Shock extenders help alot. They reposition the shock to rest in a more vertical position, which increases shock travel.
is there a down side to using them?
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I'm curious about this as well.
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I would not recommend the Street Performance by Belltech for your setup. With the leaf springs it would make it a bit uncomfortable. If you have a shackle/hanger kit hell ya I would recommend the SP shocks. I would recommend the Nitro Drop 2 by Belltech for your current setup.
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Originally Posted by stroker87
is there a down side to using them?
Not really needed with a 4" drop. We recommend the extenders for 5"+ drops.
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Originally Posted by stroker87
is there a down side to using them?
If you call one of the shock company's and give them the length of the shock you need you wouldn't need extenders. Good luck
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I lowered a few trucks over the years always used drop spindles, shackles & hangers with shorter shocks witch I would have done with this one to if it was stock height but since its done this way I'm just trying to get an exceptable ride for time being until I can fund stock leafs, springs, drop spindles & flip kit

i'm still lost on trying extenders and stock shocks or another shorter shock now?
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Originally Posted by stroker87
I lowered a few trucks over the years always used drop spindles, shackles & hangers with shorter shocks witch I would have done with this one to if it was stock height but since its done this way I'm just trying to get an exceptable ride for time being until I can fund stock leafs, springs, drop spindles & flip kit

i'm still lost on trying extenders and stock shocks or another shorter shock now?
No need to be lost. You don't need extenders. And Belltech shocks come the correct length based on your size drop.


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