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ChevLoRay · 05-11-2013, 10:21 AM

I bought new Bilstein's for my '96 GMC, but while Bilstein said the rear shocks would work with vehicles lowered up to 4-inches, that ain't so. Prior to buying them, the site (www.shockwarehouse.com) said up to 6-inches "with shock extensions".

Not so. I have 16-inches between the upper mount and the centerline of the lower bolt. The shocks I bought will not fit. You cannot compress them enough to fit the static height dimension.

SO, the question is: What about shock extensions? I have had to order rear shocks from BellTech (which I should have done from the git-go), but I also have a pair of brand new Biltein's that I can't use and the return situation in getting them back to the website building in FL, plus a restocking charge and my paying freight....it just ain't worth the hassle.

05-11-2013, 10:21 AM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	96 GMC shock extension question I bought new Bilstein's for my '96 GMC, but while Bilstein said the rear shocks would work with vehicles lowered up to 4-inches, that ain't so. Prior to buying them, the site (www.shockwarehouse.com) said up to 6-inches "with shock extensions". Not so. I have 16-inches between the upper mount and the centerline of the lower bolt. The shocks I bought will not fit. You cannot compress them enough to fit the static height dimension. SO, the question is: What about shock extensions? I have had to order rear shocks from BellTech (which I should have done from the git-go), but I also have a pair of brand new Biltein's that I can't use and the return situation in getting them back to the website building in FL, plus a restocking charge and my paying freight....it just ain't worth the hassle. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.