What shocks for rear of lowered truck

hummbusa · October 27, 2015

I just got my 2015 rcsb 4x4 lowered 3/6. I used the McGaughy kit and it turned out great. But the rear bounces around like crazy...never had a lowered truck ride this poor. I have seen some guys are using Belltech shock. What part number are you using? Any other ideas would be great too.

07Softail · October 27, 2015

Bell Tech 2210FF Street Performance Shock.

RT

Darth_Vader · October 27, 2015

Those shocks that RT suggested are good.

And crawl underneath and check your bumps stops, I know at a 7" drop without a notch your riding on the McGaughy's stops, I'm betting with a 6" drop you only have an inch or less travel which means your probably hitting them. You can get shorter ones. I bought some energy suspension stops that are about half the height of the McGaughy's stop but I haven't installed them since raising the rear to a 5" drop.

Oh, post pics too.

Edited October 27, 2015 by Darth_Vader

Chris · October 27, 2015

I have Belltech SP's all around on stick height and they are nice

hummbusa · October 27, 2015

Thanks for all the quick responses. I will post pics once it quits raining here. Your truck was going through my head as I'm building mine...it looks great

dla · October 28, 2015

Bell Tech Street Performance front and rear... pretty happy with the ride.

hummbusa · October 28, 2015

I just ordered the Belltech 2210ff for the rear. I also bought some short energy suspension bump stops. My question is do I remove or keep the shock extender bracket that is now on it?

hummbusa · October 28, 2015

Darth_Vader · October 28, 2015

I'm not running them, but mainly because I have been too lazy and the Belltech's don't require them. I don't think it will matter to be honest, it couldn't hurt to have the more direct shock angle the extensions provide. I keep on saying I am going to toss mine on next time I have the rear end up in the air, just to see if they change the ride any, even though I don't think they will, but I have had the back in the air at least 4 times without doing it... Maybe next time?

I would leave them since they are already there.

Darth_Vader · October 28, 2015

Bell Tech Street Performance front and rear... pretty happy with the ride.

How much tire rub are you getting up front on the 5/7?

hummbusa · October 28, 2015

It set at 3/6 only rubbing on front If I catch is BIG bump. Now the rear is like a pogo stick and it don't seem to be hitting the stops. Let's say drinking a pop is not a easy task driving down any city street.

Darth_Vader · October 28, 2015

It set at 3/6 only rubbing on front If I catch is BIG bump. Now the rear is like a pogo stick and it don't seem to be hitting the stops. Let's say drinking a pop is not a easy task driving down any city street.

You're about to fix that. Belltech's are much stuffed than stock, I think they are an improved ride.

dla · October 28, 2015

How much tire rub are you getting up front on the 5/7?

It's actually just under 5" in the front... every now and then on a high speed type shallow dip (freeway) it will rub the inner fender liner. I think the Belltech struts are somewhat stiffer than the stock ones so that is helping minimize the rubbing. I did not get any rubbing when I was at 4".

I'm still running the stock 17's (31" tall) and will be going with a staggered fitment once I decide on a wheel. Probably going to end up with about a 29"-30" tire up front with 31" or so in the rear.

Edited October 28, 2015 by dla

07Softail · October 28, 2015

you wont need the extenders with those shocks.

RT

Darth_Vader · October 28, 2015

It's actually just under 5" in the front... every now and then on a high speed type shallow dip (freeway) it will rub the inner fender liner. I think the Belltech struts are somewhat stiffer than the stock ones so that is helping minimize the rubbing. I did not get any rubbing when I was at 4".

I'm still running the stock 17's (31" tall) and will be going with a staggered fitment once I decide on a wheel. Probably going to end up with about a 29"-30" tire up front with 31" or so in the rear.

No rubbing with the wheels turned? Man, I thought my tires were the stock 31", maybe I should check again.

Can't wait to see a staggered setup on an RC, should look sick. You going to stagger wheel sizes too? My Vette looked good with a 19/20.