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Question about lowered trucks and rear shocks
I think my shocks seized up in the back from the nasty angle they are on. Has anyone tried to mount some different shock mounts on the axle and maybe a set of mounts on a crossmember on top of the frame. I plan on adding some DJM hangers to my 4" drop leaf and 2" shackle combo. This should really hurt the shocks dampening ability. Any pics of your set-up?
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You're going to a static 8" drop? You will have to use shock externders for sure, along with the proper drop shocks. Stock length shocks won't come close to working. I use extenders with my 6" drop. They are just about a must if you want the shocks to work at all. Not only do they extend the shock length, but the biggest reason to use them is to correct the shock angle closer to normal.
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Mike,
In looking at the picture, I realized, do you have your piston DOWN on your shock?? I always thought the pistons were supposed to be pointing up. ![]() |
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Those are gas charged shocks. It doesn't matter which way they are mounted....
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They are Edelbrock IAS shocks. This is the way they are supposed to be installed.
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I bought the extenders at Performance Suspension Components
I have Edelbrock IAS shocks on the front also. I used stock length shocks all the way around since they don't make a IAS drop shock for our trucks. Or at least they didn't. I doubt they do know either. I had the IAS's before I went to 4/6 and they are too danged expensive to just not use. The front is only 1.5" out of wack over stock since I have 2.5" spindles and 1.5" coils. On the rear with the extenders, it works out to about 1.5" out of normal length. I'm not sure if this hurts anything with the IAS dampening, but it is what it is I guess. ![]() Mike |
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I determined the correct size for my application by putting the truck square on the ground & measuring the distance between the shock mount 'eye' holes (this measure is your 'ride height'). Now add 2.5"-3" for extension & compression for your fully extended/compressed lengths. Sort through a shock catalog looking for measurements that are similar & match the end 'eye' dimensions for the right shock & you've found your swap.
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