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Rear Shock Recomendation
I'm moving my rear shock upper mounts in and will be replacing the shocks to increase travel. I need a minimum extended length of 19.75" and a max compressed length of 13.5" but would prefer more like 20" ext and 13" comp. Any suggestions? I have an email in to KYB but I figured you guys might have some good recommendations.
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
If you go on monroes website you can look through their shock dimension guide and it will tell you if a shock like that exists, and then you can reverse look up the app from the part # andfind out what it's for and order shocks from whatever manufacturer you wish for that vehicle.
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
speedway motors lists shock dimensions in the catalogue
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
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Tomorrow I'll try & find the dimensions I documented out in the garage to confirm the exact measurements.
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
I used the mounting chart then the dimension chart to find the shocks I needed. The ones I got for my truck are the Monroe Sensatrac PN 5850. It has an L2 top mount and LS47 lower which matches the factory mounts, a compressed length of 12" and extended length of 19". It was the closest thing I could find and is actually listed for a Corvette in the application guide. Hope this helps.
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
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What concerned me was that I find it hard to believe all shocks are valved the same (from the same product line/manufacturer). Does any shock that fits have the right valving for my swb truck application? I decided that I would look for truck applications that were real close to my needs.... a 88~98 4/6 dropped Chevy seemed real close. I did have to refigure my shock bracket travel on the truck but it was worth it to me to have the same type shock F/R. Just a thought.....
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
Monroe# Top Bottom Comp Ext
32228 L1 LS26 12.875 21.375 32231 L1 LS26 13.375 22.875 I just installed a pair of the second model on the Wallet Eater.
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The numbers I posted above are both for 1/2 and 3/4 ton truck applications... the one I chose is actually for a Frod pickup ![]()
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
Right on guys! I really appreciate it. And I'm more edjumacated now too :P
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Also a 555003 with 9.6" comp and 14.75 ext 5.1" travel RV shock Brian ... ![]()
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
Obviously, we both had the same brilliant thought process. But..... I selected a shock for a Chevy truck & you picked one for a 'Frod'.
I'll let the rest of the board decide your fate . . ...... ![]()
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
Oh.... I didn't realize the question was about the Dropmember (since it's not installed yet).
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I ended up going with a Monroe Sensa-Trac 37037 No more shock limited travel. I have almost 10" of rear travel now ![]() Pics: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That's a 16" ruler: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Now I need to do something about that exhaust... Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 01-05-2008 at 08:05 AM. |
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And that KYB looks like it's got another couple hundred thousand miles of life left in it ![]()
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
Although your application is a little different from mine, I'm curious, if you can remember back to when your KYB's were still working, how they compare with the Monroes for ride. I've always had KYB's in my cars, but was considering the Sensatracs for my stock truck, thinking they'd provide a slightly more comfortable, if less performance minded, ride.
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That burb is bad
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Re: Rear Shock Recomendation
I installed a set of Sensatracs on my stock truck today. They are firmer than I expected based on the marketing description, but not so firm as to be uncomfortable. I like them and am glad I didn't go with something firmer. They go a long way toward helping "Annie" (Shy Anne) ride more like a car.
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