Lowering shocks

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I got a mcgaughys lowering kit but they didn’t come with shocks and now I’m stuck and don’t know what to get for my truck


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What kit did you get I have a -2 in the front and -4 in the rear I got mine with shocks
 

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Just run stock shocks with that 2/4 drop. I like kyb gr2s they ride good an wont break the bank. 344068 front an 344072 rear.
 
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What kit did you get I have a -2 in the front and -4 in the rear I got mine with shocks
I got the 4.5in drop in the front and the 6in drop in the back


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I got the 4.5in drop in the front and the 6in drop in the back


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You can still use the shocks I posted then, just use a shock extender bracket on the rear as well.
 

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Is it 4.5" spring drop or mix of spring and spindle?

I did 4.5" with a 2" spring and 2.5" spindle and used KYB shocks of stock length. I bought the front shock extenders but with them installed the shocks were too short (and these were supposed to be factory length).
I have a set of front shock extenders if you're looking at buying a set. I bolted them on and took them off about 15 minutes later - never even moved the truck with them installed.
These are what I bought: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/West...lsFei3eA2fn6Yv9y6ANhXYWSeI7l_PaQaAqBhEALw_wcB
 

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