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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: DanMcG on October 06, 2016, 12:29:52 pm

Title: I got a shock bushing sleeve question
Post by: DanMcG on October 06, 2016, 12:29:52 pm

I'm installing new shocks from Rough Country and  they don't supply a sleeve long enough for the  top of the shorter front shock (quad shocks) I can add some washers to fill the gap but I'm not sure how tight the bushing should be in the shock mount. Do I want some play or none?
FYI these are also the same length as the original ones.
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Title: Re: I got a shock bushing sleeve question
Post by: DanMcG on October 12, 2016, 05:32:29 pm

Wow, 222 views and no reply! either I didn't clearly state my question or I'm not the only one who doesn't know

Title: Re: I got a shock bushing sleeve question
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 12, 2016, 06:25:47 pm

i cant remember why but i want to say on my truck when i lifted it the sleeves that came with it were either missing or too short and i had to make my own out of pipe.

Title: Re: I got a shock bushing sleeve question
Post by: bd on October 12, 2016, 07:13:16 pm

When properly installed there should be zero lateral play in the mount.  Fabricate spacers to center the shock between the frame and the outboard support.  When the upper bolt is cinched down, the factory mounts should pinch the sleeve firmly, so there is no movement.

Title: Re: I got a shock bushing sleeve question
Post by: DanMcG on October 13, 2016, 02:32:52 am

Thanks for the answer BD, I guess I'll need to make some like Irish suggested