62 Stock front shocks
 

Does anyone know length of the stock front shock fully extended and fully compressed?

Re: 62 Stock front shocks
 

I found a thread that lists a couple but doesn't have the measurement. But you can probably extrapolate the info.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=165389

Re: 62 Stock front shocks
 

Are the 60-62's the same as the 63-66's that thread is talking about a 65

Re: 62 Stock front shocks
 

Take a measurement at ride height add at least 3" then -3" unless you're going long travel then Jack it up for full droop. If anyone has messed with torsion bars that just adds to fun

Re: 62 Stock front shocks
 

My truck has a 77 front clip with 2 inch drop coils so I can not do this to find out the stock spring height.

Re: 62 Stock front shocks
 

RockAuto says:
Front:
Shock Stroke 5.11 IN
Body Diameter 41.40
Fully Open Length 14.64 IN
Type Vintage Gas Charged
Alternate/OEM Part Number(s): 88946138

Rear:
Shock Stroke 10.61 IN
Body Diameter 41.40
Fully Open Length 25.54 IN
Type Vintage Gas Charged
Alternate/OEM Part Number(s): 88946176

Length - stroke = collapsed length

Re: 62 Stock front shocks
 

Awesome thanks. Should I then assume that fully compressed is 9.53”

Re: 62 Stock front shocks
 

Yes Sir,

14.64" expanded
9.53" compressed
5.11" stroke