Thanks for the reply. I was just looking at those shocks at the summit
site.. I will have to decide what I really want... Tough decisions for
sure...
Mike K
94 SLT,CC,239,2wd,auto
95 Sport,RC,360,5-speed
http://www.hornok.com/zig
>From: "Ray Block" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>Subject: DML: RE: Shock suggestions for lowered Gen II
>Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 13:05:49 -0500
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mike kulczycki
> > 94 SLT,CC,239,2wd,auto
> > 95 Sport,RC,360,5-speed
> >
> > I am in the process of installing a 2" drop in the front using spindles
> > and
> > 4" in the back with shackles. Any suggestions on shocks??
>
>Stock length in front, a couple inches shorter in the rear.
>
> > I would it to
> > handle well, but I really want it to do well down the 1/4 mile...
>
>You can do either *one* well or both mediocre. Only you can decide which
>is more important.
>
> > I was
> > thinking some adjustable drag shocks, but don't know if it is worth it.
>
>They're worth it if you're willing to spend $140 each for them. QA1
>Stocker
>Star shocks are 12-way adjustable and give you the best of both worlds if
>you're willing to make the adjustments each time you go to or leave a
>track.
>I'm extremely fond of mine! :-)
>
> > I
> > am also using a energy suspension kit and replacing all the bushings,
>ball
> > joints, and stuff like that. Thanks for any input...
>
>Good stuff. Keep in mind that for best performance on the track you will
>need to lose your front sway bar (if you have one) but will give up some
>handling on the street. The other choice is tires. The best handling
>ones are not good for the track and the best for the track are not great on
>the street. Choices, choices.... Check the link below.
>
>Ray
>http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>
>
>
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