im getting the 2/4 drop with 20's in a month or two, and i was reading GMFS forum and alot of them were saying doetsch shocks are a good buy. i think i only need ones for the rear. does anyone have any suggestions on shocks for the rear for my setup?
also, what exactly is involved in 'notching' the frame? i dont think i have to do it for the 2/4 drop im looking for. but how does that work?
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With 2/4 drop you will not need to notch the frame. When you notch the frame you have to mark and cut a section out of the frame above the rear axle and bolt in a pre fabed insert. The reason this is done is for the axle travel. If I'm not mistaken it is only needed if you drop the back 6 inches or more. I have never run doetsch shocks nor have I heard anything about them. I have always run either Belltech or KYBs. Both of them are good shocks. I think you will be happy with a 2/4 and 20s. I had the same set up on my 99 and loved the look. Post somewhen you get it done.
I have a 4" drop in my 93 and it needs the notch when the truck bed is loaded down. I hit the bump stops quite often.
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Thats what air bags air for.Originally posted by RedHeartbeat@Dec 13 2005, 07:15 AM
I have a 4" drop in my 93 and it needs the notch when the truck bed is loaded down. I hit the bump stops quite often.
I've never heard doetsch ether.
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i have a 3/4(actually 4/5 if you measure) and i need a notch. cant beleave you guys have never heard of doetsch shocks. i guess its just the lowered croud that praises them. its a well known drop shock. im ordering up a set of rear shocks tonight from them
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I've heard of them, just never used them. I have run Belltech and Toxics. Toxics are Rancho shocks under a different brand. I buy the Toxics from 4wheelparts for $129 for all four corners. Last time they threw in a steering stabilizer shock for free. Like I'll ever need that!
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I have a 4/6 on my truck and don't have any problems with it bottoming out. Oh yea, I cant drive it because it dosent have a motor yet.When I get in from offshore I will take a picture of the notch on my truck and try to post it. Shouldn't be that hard since the bed isn't bolted down yet either.
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