Shock install

[Jim]

Hey guys i just got in my eb IAS preformer shocks for my hoe.  I plan to install them this sat. Do you guys have any tips or pointer you could give me, this is my first time working on a gm full size truck in the supension area, looks pretty simple compared my z28

 

thanks

:baa:

[RyanbabZ71]

The fronts are kinda a PITA (pain in the rear).  I changed out my rears in about 15 mins.  The fronts took an extra hand from my dad

[Jim]

thanks, i will tell u all how it goes and tell u how the ride

[Jim]

bolted those pups up yesterday, Love the ride, and handeling. Wasent to hard, i did it all by myself, with two jacks, sockets and a screw driver

[Shaners]

Jim,  I ran the IAS shocks on my F250 and I loved them too...  They actually get better with some miles on them, so give them about 500 or miles and you'll be smiling even bigger  

[firecadet613]

Well for a while now I've been thinking of getting new shocks, the IAS sound good and now I'm really thinking of getting them soon.  How much did they run you?

 

Joe

[Jim]

Well there is two different kinds of IAS Shocks, THe Preformer and Twin Tube. I went with the Preformer model they run about 69 each so i payed like 280 with shipping from summit. The twin tubes are a little less 49 each. The only reason i went with the Preformer is because of the price. i wanted to best shock but both seemed to fit my usage.

Im really glad i put them on. When coming home from work i go down this hill with a nice bend in it. I usally have to slow down pretty slow, today i took it and my truck had to problem staying in the lines. Im scared to push them to see how much they improved handleing. But i recommend them.  

[RyanbabZ71]

Jim if they are like the bilsteins they will improve with miles

 

Mine seem to really feel the best around 4K miles

[MikeZ71]

Is it worth upgrading shocks is you don't have a lift?

Will it ride/perform better on and off road?

[obyone]

That depends on which shocks you replace the stock ones with. I think thought that any premium brand shock (expensive) will show a big improvement over the stock. Replace the stock tires and you wouldn't believe the change in the ride and handling.

[Jim]

agreed, best mod

[Spike]

I installed my Edelbrocks and really enjoy the ride. I had a harder time installing thr rear shocks. I used duct tape to assist with installing the front shocks. The shocks have a band that goes over the top stud to keep the shock compressed. I wrapped duct tape around the shock and band, this allowed me to cut the band that goes over the top stud.

I installed the bottom of the shock first, lined up the shock, removed the duct tape and let the shock extend into the upper support.