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Hottrucks · 05-15-2009, 03:03 PM

I bagged my truck and got the rear all set up just don't know what shock to run on the front...bagged with cups....it need to be 9" closed and 13" open

help I want to drive this thing but with no shocks it feels like a sponge!!!!!

Jeff

ps I tried search but couldn't find anything

XXL · 05-15-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

ps I tried search but couldn't find anything

I tried search and got 100 hits, which is the maximum it will return, meaning there were likely more threads.

http://www.myattitudesucks.com/truck/shocks.xls

RunninLo · 05-18-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

it need to be 9" closed and 13" open

13-9= 4" travel.....

your bags should be giving more than that. Have you relocated your upper mount to allow for a longer shock? I'll look for the part# for mine but without actually putting a tape on them I'm pretty sure I have more travel than that.

are you runnin eyes top and bottom or a stud type upper mount? I can check my x-reference book and see if I can find something for you.
Josh

Hottrucks · 05-18-2009, 05:24 PM

thanx I just checked again and 8.5 would stop me from bottoming them and 13 is as high as I can raise it...my shocks are in the stock location with eyes at both ends, I dont want to relocate unless I have to....I would even concider cutting the top the shock eye off then clipping and inch off the rod and rewelding them first

xxl I down loaded your spread sheet but do not have excel and can't open it but thanx

baggedcten · 05-19-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

I tried search and got 100 hits, which is the maximum it will return, meaning there were likely more threads.

http://www.myattitudesucks.com/truck/shocks.xls

how do u know what ends are they?like what does L1,S4,L23,etc....stand for?

sorry for thread jack!!!

XXL · 05-19-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by baggedcten

how do u know what ends are they?like what does L1,S4,L23,etc....stand for?

See attached PDF. Also note, the cross pin and cantilever mounts can be adapted to loop very easily by simply pushing out the metal parts and replacing with an appropriately sized bushing. Find the shock that meets your needs in terms of compression, extension, and damping first. Then go for eyelet info.

Hottrucks · 05-19-2009, 09:05 PM

thanx for making it PFD but only page 5 is there showing the specs for the ends??

S10Fan · 05-20-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

I bagged my truck and got the rear all set up just don't know what shock to run on the front...bagged with cups....it need to be 9" closed and 13" open

help I want to drive this thing but with no shocks it feels like a sponge!!!!!

Jeff

ps I tried search but couldn't find anything

I found some shocks that seem to be working out, so far. The ones I used fit a 1950 Chrysler. They're some modifications that have to be made to the upper mount (the truck mount). I'm on my way to work, so give me a couple days to get some pictures for you.

Oh BTW, PLEASE DON'T do any welding on shocks!

Tony@AirRideTech · 05-20-2009, 10:43 AM

First off.... you do NOT want your shocks to bottom out first. You will definitely be replacing the shock mounts if that happens. You want it to bottom out on the bag or the bumpstops first. Second, it is very likely that you will only need a 3.5 to a 4" stroke shock. With the front suspension having a ratio close to a 2:1... that means you will end up with close to 7-8" of travel at the wheel.

XXL · 05-20-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

I would even concider cutting the top the shock eye off then clipping and inch off the rod and rewelding them first

Please don't do stuff like this. It's a horrendous idea, dangerous, and will be expensive when you crash, or have to replace broken parts.

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

thanx for making it PFD but only page 5 is there showing the specs for the ends??

That's what it's supposed to be... a reference for the end codes the spreadsheet uses.

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

xxl I down loaded your spread sheet but do not have excel and can't open it but thanx

Microsoft has a free downloadable Excel viewer, Google Apps has one as well. You've got to do some of the work here. I've provided you all the info you need... I can't hold the spoon too. *sigh*

XXL · 09-15-2009, 03:30 PM

bump

Hottrucks · 09-15-2009, 05:52 PM

not sure why the bump but

I ended up useing Monroe 5752 like was suggested by S10fan I have a few thousand miles on them and all is well

Thanx

05-15-2009, 03:03 PM	#1
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	what shock ( for the millionth time??) I bagged my truck and got the rear all set up just don't know what shock to run on the front...bagged with cups....it need to be 9" closed and 13" open help I want to drive this thing but with no shocks it feels like a sponge!!!!! Jeff ps I tried search but couldn't find anything __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

05-18-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: what shock ( for the millionth time??) thanx I just checked again and 8.5 would stop me from bottoming them and 13 is as high as I can raise it...my shocks are in the stock location with eyes at both ends, I dont want to relocate unless I have to....I would even concider cutting the top the shock eye off then clipping and inch off the rod and rewelding them first xxl I down loaded your spread sheet but do not have excel and can't open it but thanx

05-19-2009, 09:05 PM	#7
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: what shock ( for the millionth time??) thanx for making it PFD but only page 5 is there showing the specs for the ends?? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

05-20-2009, 10:43 AM	#9
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: what shock ( for the millionth time??) First off.... you do NOT want your shocks to bottom out first. You will definitely be replacing the shock mounts if that happens. You want it to bottom out on the bag or the bumpstops first. Second, it is very likely that you will only need a 3.5 to a 4" stroke shock. With the front suspension having a ratio close to a 2:1... that means you will end up with close to 7-8" of travel at the wheel.

09-15-2009, 03:30 PM	#11
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: what shock ( for the millionth time??) bump __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

09-15-2009, 05:52 PM	#12
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: what shock ( for the millionth time??) not sure why the bump but I ended up useing Monroe 5752 like was suggested by S10fan I have a few thousand miles on them and all is well Thanx



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