The Shock Thread

[Trav_69Stang]

Whats the best suspension combo that makes these trucks ride like a Caddy?

 

[lance]

Ok so I'm getting ready to buy a DJM 4/6 kit and a AVS Underbed C-notch an I want to run Bilstein's Shocks front an rear, I read all 8 pages an seen where someone has the bilstein AK2083 for the fronts, Is this still correct an what about the rears?
Any help would be greatly appreciate it!!!!
Thanks
Lance.
Found this set up for 4/6 dropped using Bilstein's at shockwarehouse.com
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/cart/cart.cfm
Anyone use this set up?

 

[crdude]

Truck is a 95 extended cab gmc, 4x4.

Dropped 2" in front (aftermarket torsion keys)
And 4" in rear.

If you had around $500 to drop on shocks +/- $100? What would you buy?

Also what are you guys doing for bump stops?? I have about 1" of travel between my stops and axle tube.

 

[lance]

Ok so I'm getting ready to buy a DJM 4/6 kit and a AVS Underbed C-notch an I want to run Bilstein's Shocks front an rear, I read all 8 pages an seen where someone has the bilstein AK2083 for the fronts, Is this still correct an what about the rears?
Any help would be greatly appreciate it!!!!
Thanks
Lance.
Found this set up for 4/6 dropped using Bilstein's at shockwarehouse.com
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/cart/cart.cfm
Anyone use this set up?

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[DroppedAsAChild]

Ill have to look up my part numbers I am Running Bilstein Heavy Duty Drop shocks all around on my Black truck.

 

[DroppedAsAChild]

Front

http://www.bilsteincanada.com/product_info.php?cPath=306_774_791_792&products_id=1959

Rear


http://www.bilsteincanada.com/product_info.php?cPath=306_774_791_792&products_id=1963

 

[lance]

Awesome thanks for the links and help.

 

[DroppedAsAChild]

No Problem. They are very firm. My suspension is very frim as I have Helwig front and rear sway bars. But the shocks add to it as well. You dont have to go with the heavy dutys but, I run them on both my trucks.

 

[lance]

Oh no I want FIRM!!!!
I am also doing the Helwig sway bars!!!
My plans are DJM 4/6 drop with AVS underbed c_notch, Bilstein shocks, and helwig sway bars.
Sounds like you have the set up I'm going with lol.....
How do you like that set up?

 

[df2x4]

Does anyone know if Bilstein makes shocks that are a good match for a 3/4 drop on these trucks? The only numbers I've been able to find are AK2083 for a 4" drop in front and 24-021715 for a 6" drop in rear with a flip kit/shock extenders. Will these work for a 3/4 as well and if not does anyone know what will? I'd prefer to stay with Bilstein due to past experience.

EDIT: Think I answered my own question at least partially. I looked up those part numbers on a couple different websites and it seems like they'll probably work for my application. Slightly varied info between vendors but Bilstein's website actually lists them both for a 4" drop so I think they'll probably be fine. If anyone has any other suggestions or wants to share prior experiences with these please feel free.