Belltech 2"-4" Rear Nitro Drop Shock - 1988-1998 Chevy/GMC C1500

Belltech's Nitro Drop shocks are the go-to upgrade for anyone who's lowered the rear of their C1500 and wants a shock that's actually valved for the drop instead of running factory shocks that were designed around stock ride height and stock spring rates.

Nitrogen-charged, monotube construction is the story here - unlike a cheap twin-tube shock, the nitrogen charge in these Nitro Drops eliminates fade under hard use and keeps the damping consistent whether you're cruising the interstate or working the truck hard. Monotube shocks also dissipate heat far better than twin-tube designs, meaning you get consistent performance mile after mile instead of a shock that goes soft halfway through a long drive.

These are specifically valved for a 2"-4" rear drop range, which means Belltech has already done the engineering work to match damping rates to your new, lower ride height and altered spring rates. Running mismatched shocks on a dropped truck is one of the most common mistakes guys make - either the ride is harsh because the shock is still valved for stock height, or it's mushy and uncontrolled because the shock can't keep up with the lighter spring load. Nitro Drops solve that by being engineered specifically for the drop you're running.

Installation is a simple bolt-on swap using factory shock mounting locations - no modification needed, and any competent shop or DIY guy with basic tools can knock this out in under an hour per side.

Fits: Chevrolet C1500 1988-1998, rear application for 2"-4" drop.

Belltech Part #: 8535

Running the matching front drop? Check out our Belltech Street Performance shock lineup to complete your ride quality upgrade front and rear.