Would these shocks be good?

[Edelbrock]

Would these shocks be good?

Estimated 4" lift. 37" tires.

1977 K5.

Currently, I feel every bump in the road. Don't like the way it rides.

Hit a large rut or dip in the road at high speed and you feel like your going airborne.

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[Ricko1966]

Are your current shocks frozen? Are your springs too stiff? How did you get this 4 inch lift?

 

[Edelbrock]

Bought this rig as is. Pretty sure its a 4" lift. Current shocks are "pretty soft" from what I was told by a 4x4 shop. No idea what the springs are or if they are too stiff.

 

[Ricko1966]

Sounds to me like your springs are too stiff,and maybe the tires too much pressure

 

[Edelbrock]

Sounds to me like your springs are too stiff,and maybe the tires too much pressure

I tried lowering the pressure down to like 25, which didn't help. I tried removing the shocks, which severely compounded the problem.

 

[Grit dog]

I tried lowering the pressure down to like 25, which didn't help. I tried removing the shocks, which severely compounded the problem.

That means your current front shocks are working. Maybe not great but they’re not completely blown if it got much worse removed..
I put those skyjackers on the K20. They’re good they do shock things. But the truck still rides like the cheap rough country springs it has up front. Rough!

 

[Edelbrock]

Would spraying the leaf springs (soaking) with a non-sticky lubricant help? Teflon spray or something? Or would duel shocks help? My old lady almost gave herself a black eye the last time this K5 booby bouncer hit a speed bump.