If your truck is lowered a little the regular shocks can bottom out easily. Mine is lowered 3" and broke a shock. I just replaced my front with these ...they seem to have the right amount of travel and a good ride.
https://www.performanceonline.com/1947-55-CHEVY-GMC-TRUCK-FRONT-NITRO-SLAMMER-SHOCKS-EACH/


Mike

1952 -3100 with '52 235 Iowa farm truck "Cecil"