78 elco with 1 inch lowering springs

About to change my rear air shocks for gas shocks. Can I use a stock size shock or do I need to purchase a shock that is made for an elco with a 1 inch drop?

Thanks.

The standard length shock will work just fine. Think about it, you lowered the El 1", but the bump stop for the axle travel is still the same, so you won't bottom the shock at full axle travel. I put standard length KYB's on my 2" lowered '65, and though it hasen't seen much road use :cry:, there is no issue with the shock travel.

there should not be a problem with the shocks i did that with mine but went back to the air because i use my cruck for light hauling from time to time:smileyb:

Drifter have you thought about using an air bag in your springs when you switch over to regular type shocks?

jive 65 did you use 2" lowering springs on your elco?

yeah, i plan on buying helper bags. Just ended up going with hotchkis shocks.

by the way, im pretty new to the site and i appreciate all the feedback, my first elco so learning a lot from this site.

again, thanks for all the help.

I put air bags in my S10 from air lift and I could load up two ZX7R's with no squatting. :smileyb:

drifter i have1.5 drop coilsi my 79 .i went with air shocks that had18.25 fully extened . that way when lifting rear up springs dont fallout Auto zone:let_it_all_out::nanawrench:

Drifter have you thought about using an air bag in your springs when you switch over to regular type shocks?

jive 65 did you use 2" lowering springs on your elco?

It was lowered when I got it. Drop spindles with disc brakes in the front, shorter springs in the rear.

You"ll like the gas shocks instead of air. The air bags are also nice.