Will I NEED shocks right away for this drop?

[DaddyFerg]

I have 2" drop shackles on my 2003 silverado. I was going to buy 2" drop hangers, and I know that eventually I will get drop shocks, but I didn't know if it was REQUIRED or just recommended. Please help. Also some good brands to go with the hangers.
Thank you all.

 

[static06]

I would recommend it. Your stocks may last a while

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[Jared]

For just a shackle, no. I would wait until they go bad or you decide for a fact you aren't going lower!

 

[blome_racing]

You'll be fine for a while

 

[marc]

This is actually good to know


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[Ginger]

yea 2 in drop you will be fine. just wait until they wear out or you decide to go lower

 

[slicksierra]

I haz 2 in drop shackle. Stock rear shocks. The only thing not jiving is the bumpstops. I need to trim them or get smaller ones

 

[Ginger]

just take them off matt. i have no bump stops on any of my trucks.

 

[slicksierra]

just take them off matt. i have no bump stops on any of my trucks.

rly: I may look into that.

 

[Ginger]

i ran 5/7 on my OBS with no bump stops. when i hit huge holes it def slamed but most of the time i was fine, your not near that low.

 

[Khaos]

Matt, just get the McG low pro bump stops.

 

[DaddyFerg]

I am for sure going to do hanger kit. So it'll be 4" in the back. So just to reassure, drop shocks are highly recommended? And any links to good ones would help.

 

[ShredSled]

just take them off matt. i have no bump stops on any of my trucks.

I wouldn't recommend that on any setup. A good bumpstop is an integral part. I don't even really like the pancake flat poly bumps but if you're low on clearance they're better than nothing.
If I were just shackles, I'd remove OE metal bracket (do 2wds have the bracket between frame and bump?) and drill hole in frame to reuse stock OE bump cuz they are nice!

 

[slicksierra]

Id have to look under there again but last time I looked there is only like 2 inches between the bottom of the stop and the top of the axle, and that on 4x4 with just drop shackles, next I'm gonna pull the block and de-crank the front when its time for new rolling stock so I will have to do something about the bump stops then

 

[ShredSled]

Id have to look under there again but last time I looked there is only like 2 inches between the bottom of the stop and the top of the axle, and that on 4x4 with just drop shackles, next I'm gonna pull the block and de-crank the front when its time for new rolling stock so I will have to do something about the bump stops then

Oh you are 4wd? Yeah yank that block outta there!! and just remove that bumpstop frame bracket, then cutoff just the first step of the bumps top and remount and you'll be golden.

 

[Colyn.]

i ran 5/7 on my OBS with no bump stops. when i hit huge holes it def slamed but most of the time i was fine, your not near that low.

My axle has never slapped my frame :cheeky: Srs its never done that....

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[Iceman]

Your going to be at 4 inches drop with the hangers and shackles so I would highly advise you go with lowered shocks or you will be bottoming out the stockers.

 

[Ginger]

he really should get the shock brackets since they will allow his oem shocks and give them a better angle since he is lower.

 

[Iceman]

yes he could go with the brackets but the oem shocks are usually toast by 30k, at least the last two trucks I have had they were.

 

[Ginger]

mine were fine with 140 on them but i went up higher and couldnt use them anymore.