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Old 01-11-2022, 11:17 AM   #10
Rustedjunk
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Default Re: Rear tube shock conversion

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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron View Post
Once you find, or make your brackets. The shock chosen should be for the same weight as your application. At one time this was listed in the specs of the shock. I find the small GM car shocks have a 70/30 valving and provide a good ride. No one makes any mounts for these so you have to make your own. the lighter the car the more difficult it is to find a suitable shock. I used Chevl shocks on myKB-1 worked pretty good (3400 lbs)
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Thanks for the advice. I did get the GM small car shocks. I don't know where to start making my own. Any suggestions?
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