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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: 87project on April 04, 2015, 01:16:11 pm

Title: Shock Absorbers
Post by: 87project on April 04, 2015, 01:16:11 pm

Gabriel budget with Bilstein dreams....  In all seriousness,  I think I want Rancho 5000's. I have the quad shocks up front. Do you guys have a better suggestion for my truck. No major off roading. 3" block lift in rear and 2.5" springs up front. Anyone know the part #s for my needs. Captkaos... do you have anything for me... I didn't see anything for my application in your store? I'm about to start pulling things apart... I hope those huge bolts holding the sway bar assembly are not froze up!!!

Thanks!

Title: Re: Shock Absorbers
Post by: Edemich on April 05, 2015, 07:59:15 am

Here is a link to determine which type of shock you need

http://www.4x4review.com/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-shock-absorbers/

And just do a search on how to measure shock length.

You will need three measurements.   Static height from eye mount to eye mount,  bumpstop to suspension subtracted from static height gives you the compressed length of the shock you need and jack the vehicle up so your suspension is extended then measure to get your extended height. 

Or measure your current shocks at extended and collapsed.  Once you have those measurements you can start shock shopping.  Good luck.

Title: Re: Shock Absorbers
Post by: dronz on April 11, 2015, 11:08:19 am

bilstein 5100's are the way to go for lifted!! streetside auto has em cheap but they might not have all 4 of em in stock so call summit racing they will price match.