Front shocks or no?

K Dawg ONE · 05-13-2008, 09:29 AM

Just wondering for those that are AT LEAST bagged up front (if not all the way), are you running front shocks or no? Please vote:

cpolaris502 · 05-13-2008, 09:36 AM

yes, definetly wit a 2500 bag.

Jadesmarine · 05-13-2008, 09:39 AM

I have shocks only in the rear and my truck ride good. The front looks bouncy with big bumps on the outside but i dont feel them. with 20s i always thought theyd just get in the way. so I say try without and see how you like it. trial and error hehe

smoothsdime1998 · 05-13-2008, 09:59 AM

a vehicle never leaves my hands without shocks at all 4 corners...

K Dawg ONE · 05-13-2008, 12:18 PM

Also, if you ARE running shocks, please post pics of the SET-UP if you have them. Thanks.

hamagc · 05-13-2008, 03:54 PM

welding mine up this weekend. i'll post pics.

dropped4doorblaze · 05-13-2008, 04:17 PM

i asked that same Q a couple weeks ago on here and everyone told me run them

boricua4_life · 05-13-2008, 06:33 PM

shocks all the way!!

rockyroad217 · 05-13-2008, 06:35 PM

i dont have them, but when my truck gets back from paint, i will be putting them on..feels like a boat going over bridges on the highway lol

Flim-jIM · 05-13-2008, 07:18 PM

yes! put shocks on, its a crucial part to a proper suspension

jakefiddlesticks · 05-13-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cpolaris502

yes, definetly wit a 2500 bag.

I have 2500's up front with the sway bar, 4.3, and no shocks.
With the heavy engine it rides decent. But they always ride better with shocks. As soon as i get arms i'm upgrading to shocks.

What size and brand is everyone running?

xtucking22s · 05-13-2008, 07:30 PM

I run no shocks up front with slam RE7s and i swear the truck rides better then it did stock. Im sure with shocks would make it ride incredible, but i dont wanna loose turning radius. the smaller the bag the more you will want them and they will make a difference.

Innis · 05-13-2008, 07:40 PM

def run shocks, i didnt for about 5 months then threw them on over the winter of 06/07 when i bagged the back and last summer it was so amazing to not bounce around everywhere haha

but then again remember, if you dont have shocks, the MTO will pick your truck apart, you have to have shocks as far as i know under the traffic act

smoothsdime1998 · 05-13-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by xtucking22s

I run no shocks up front with slam RE7s and i swear the truck rides better then it did stock. Im sure with shocks would make it ride incredible, but i dont wanna loose turning radius. the smaller the bag the more you will want them and they will make a difference.

a little ingenuity and you won't lose any...

xtucking22s · 05-13-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smoothsdime1998

a little ingenuity and you won't lose any...

oh its entirely doable. people recess the shock in sometimes thats the best way to do it. this guy was just looking for opinions and experiences from people and that is mine: I have no need for them. Everyone has different likes/dislikes though.

smoothsdime1998 · 05-13-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by xtucking22s

oh its entirely doable. people recess the shock in sometimes thats the best way to do it. this guy was just looking for opinions and experiences from people and that is mine: I have no need for them. Everyone has different likes/dislikes though.

absolutly, i didnt want turning radius to deter him from running shocks.

pieruneks10 · 05-14-2008, 08:33 AM

shocks all the way, truck wouldn't leave the shop without them, check this site for picking the right shock for your truck, I run sensatracs all way around and its the best shock I believe for running with an adjustable suspension

http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup/ocl_default.asp

acrophobiaryan · 05-14-2008, 08:58 AM

100% agreed

Quote: Originally Posted by pieruneks10

shocks all the way, truck wouldn't leave the shop without them, check this site for picking the right shock for your truck, I run sensatracs all way around and its the best shock I believe for running with an adjustable suspension

http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup/ocl_default.asp

Redd · 05-14-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by xtucking22s

I run no shocks up front with slam RE7s and i swear the truck rides better then it did stock. Im sure with shocks would make it ride incredible, but i dont wanna loose turning radius. the smaller the bag the more you will want them and they will make a difference.

i didnt loose any turning radius and i didnt do anything fancy like recessing them in or anything

but shocks all the way... i like being able to ride low as hell on the highway and not worry about bouncing and slaming into the ground.

Garage Customs · 05-14-2008, 10:54 AM

shocks with 20's i love the shocks

lt1s10onair · 05-14-2008, 11:10 AM

after too many bouncy rides..... i got shockwaves.... they are amazing

K Dawg ONE · 05-14-2008, 03:26 PM

Thanks for the opinons guys! I have a set of Nitros on the front now with my static just didnt know if i should run them when i bag it...but, seems like the majority say run them so I will!
Keep posting pics....it really helps!

K Dawg ONE · 05-14-2008, 03:28 PM

GargeKustoms...thats the pass. side you posted correct? Did you fab up those upper shock mounts or can they be purchased somewhere?

Garage Customs · 05-15-2008, 12:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE

GargeKustoms...thats the pass. side you posted correct? Did you fab up those upper shock mounts or can they be purchased somewhere?

yea thats the pass side. i fabbed them myself. it wasnt hard but took me a lil bit.

Garage Customs · 05-15-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Redd

... i like being able to ride low as hell on the highway and not worry about bouncing and slaming into the ground.

thats another reason i love the shocks on all 4's

bitchin sonoma · 05-19-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lt1s10onair

after too many bouncy rides..... i got shockwaves.... they are amazing

so they really ride nice /because i am in the process of buying them since i will be putting an ls1 my truck.

snoplow · 05-26-2008, 09:22 AM

airlift 2b6 up front no shocks or sway bars so far handles fine hits grea sides!

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05-13-2008, 09:29 AM	#1
K Dawg ONE CDN 2WD 2Gen 4-Door! Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,102 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Front shocks or no? Just wondering for those that are AT LEAST bagged up front (if not all the way), are you running front shocks or no? Please vote:
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05-13-2008, 09:36 AM	#2
cpolaris502 I wonder how it tastes? Age: 19 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,522 Location: Rogers, MN User is: Online	Re: Front shocks or no? yes, definetly wit a 2500 bag.
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05-13-2008, 09:39 AM	#3
Jadesmarine Adapt And Overcome! Age: 24 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 723 Location: 29 Palms User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? I have shocks only in the rear and my truck ride good. The front looks bouncy with big bumps on the outside but i dont feel them. with 20s i always thought theyd just get in the way. so I say try without and see how you like it. trial and error hehe
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05-13-2008, 09:59 AM	#4
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05-13-2008, 12:18 PM	#5
K Dawg ONE CDN 2WD 2Gen 4-Door! Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,102 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Also, if you ARE running shocks, please post pics of the SET-UP if you have them. Thanks.
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05-13-2008, 03:54 PM	#6
hamagc US Beer Drinking Team Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,936 Location: Lancaster, CA - Southern California User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? welding mine up this weekend. i'll post pics.
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05-13-2008, 04:17 PM	#7
dropped4doorblaze 4DoorLove Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 945 Location: Mid. MI User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? i asked that same Q a couple weeks ago on here and everyone told me run them
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05-13-2008, 06:33 PM	#8
boricua4_life Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,247 Location: Waynesville, MO User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? shocks all the way!!
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05-13-2008, 06:35 PM	#9
rockyroad217 got a new grille! Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,223 Location: Pine Bluff, AR User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? i dont have them, but when my truck gets back from paint, i will be putting them on..feels like a boat going over bridges on the highway lol
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05-13-2008, 07:18 PM	#10
Flim-jIM Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 109 Location: Kitchener, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? yes! put shocks on, its a crucial part to a proper suspension
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05-13-2008, 07:24 PM	#11
jakefiddlesticks Life Begins @ Zero PSI Age: 31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,699 Location: Hangtown Ca, 95667 User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Quote: Originally Posted by cpolaris502 yes, definetly wit a 2500 bag. I have 2500's up front with the sway bar, 4.3, and no shocks. With the heavy engine it rides decent. But they always ride better with shocks. As soon as i get arms i'm upgrading to shocks. What size and brand is everyone running?
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05-13-2008, 07:30 PM	#12
xtucking22s I want sonoma grill! Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,679 Location: Phoenix, MD User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? I run no shocks up front with slam RE7s and i swear the truck rides better then it did stock. Im sure with shocks would make it ride incredible, but i dont wanna loose turning radius. the smaller the bag the more you will want them and they will make a difference.
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05-13-2008, 07:40 PM	#13
Innis Groundd Kustoms Sales Rep Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,652 Location: London/Kincardine, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? def run shocks, i didnt for about 5 months then threw them on over the winter of 06/07 when i bagged the back and last summer it was so amazing to not bounce around everywhere haha but then again remember, if you dont have shocks, the MTO will pick your truck apart, you have to have shocks as far as i know under the traffic act
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05-13-2008, 07:42 PM	#14
smoothsdime1998 User Registered Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,894 Location: michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Quote: Originally Posted by xtucking22s I run no shocks up front with slam RE7s and i swear the truck rides better then it did stock. Im sure with shocks would make it ride incredible, but i dont wanna loose turning radius. the smaller the bag the more you will want them and they will make a difference. a little ingenuity and you won't lose any...
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05-13-2008, 07:47 PM	#15
xtucking22s I want sonoma grill! Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,679 Location: Phoenix, MD User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Quote: Originally Posted by smoothsdime1998 a little ingenuity and you won't lose any... oh its entirely doable. people recess the shock in sometimes thats the best way to do it. this guy was just looking for opinions and experiences from people and that is mine: I have no need for them. Everyone has different likes/dislikes though.
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05-13-2008, 07:52 PM	#16
smoothsdime1998 User Registered Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,894 Location: michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Quote: Originally Posted by xtucking22s oh its entirely doable. people recess the shock in sometimes thats the best way to do it. this guy was just looking for opinions and experiences from people and that is mine: I have no need for them. Everyone has different likes/dislikes though. absolutly, i didnt want turning radius to deter him from running shocks.
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05-14-2008, 08:33 AM	#17
pieruneks10 Hail Destroyer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 26 Location: London User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? shocks all the way, truck wouldn't leave the shop without them, check this site for picking the right shock for your truck, I run sensatracs all way around and its the best shock I believe for running with an adjustable suspension http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup/ocl_default.asp
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05-14-2008, 08:58 AM	#18
acrophobiaryan Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? 100% agreed Quote: Originally Posted by pieruneks10 shocks all the way, truck wouldn't leave the shop without them, check this site for picking the right shock for your truck, I run sensatracs all way around and its the best shock I believe for running with an adjustable suspension http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup/ocl_default.asp
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05-14-2008, 10:19 AM	#19
Redd Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 611 Location: Arlington, Tx/at the Nfamus shop User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Quote: Originally Posted by xtucking22s I run no shocks up front with slam RE7s and i swear the truck rides better then it did stock. Im sure with shocks would make it ride incredible, but i dont wanna loose turning radius. the smaller the bag the more you will want them and they will make a difference. i didnt loose any turning radius and i didnt do anything fancy like recessing them in or anything but shocks all the way... i like being able to ride low as hell on the highway and not worry about bouncing and slaming into the ground.
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05-14-2008, 10:54 AM	#20
Garage Customs Kurrupted Kreations Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,461 Location: Tulare, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? shocks with 20's i love the shocks
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05-14-2008, 11:10 AM	#21
lt1s10onair Local Tech Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,340 Location: westwood, nj User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? after too many bouncy rides..... i got shockwaves.... they are amazing
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05-14-2008, 03:26 PM	#22
K Dawg ONE CDN 2WD 2Gen 4-Door! Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,102 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Thanks for the opinons guys! I have a set of Nitros on the front now with my static just didnt know if i should run them when i bag it...but, seems like the majority say run them so I will! Keep posting pics....it really helps!
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05-14-2008, 03:28 PM	#23
K Dawg ONE CDN 2WD 2Gen 4-Door! Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,102 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? GargeKustoms...thats the pass. side you posted correct? Did you fab up those upper shock mounts or can they be purchased somewhere?
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05-15-2008, 12:30 AM	#24
Garage Customs Kurrupted Kreations Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,461 Location: Tulare, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Quote: Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE GargeKustoms...thats the pass. side you posted correct? Did you fab up those upper shock mounts or can they be purchased somewhere? yea thats the pass side. i fabbed them myself. it wasnt hard but took me a lil bit.
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05-15-2008, 12:32 AM	#25
Garage Customs Kurrupted Kreations Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,461 Location: Tulare, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Quote: Originally Posted by Redd ... i like being able to ride low as hell on the highway and not worry about bouncing and slaming into the ground. thats another reason i love the shocks on all 4's
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05-19-2008, 03:23 PM	#26
bitchin sonoma ls1 on the works!! Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,144 Location: Benton harbor, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? Quote: Originally Posted by lt1s10onair after too many bouncy rides..... i got shockwaves.... they are amazing so they really ride nice /because i am in the process of buying them since i will be putting an ls1 my truck.
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05-26-2008, 09:22 AM	#27
snoplow s-clusive oh. prez Age: 27 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,084 Location: rittman User is: OffLine	Re: Front shocks or no? airlift 2b6 up front no shocks or sway bars so far handles fine hits grea sides!
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