Air ride shock help

[bobber80]

Hay guys Im needing shocks for my 62 swb it has a full air ride suspension with a four link in the rear it almost lays frame.. what is the propper way to measure for shocks do i measure at full extension of the bags or just at ride height.....


THANKS for any help you can send my way

[vin63]

I always take my measurements at the ride height and take into account how much suspension travel I want. Then I use a shock with that height as the middle of the shock travel that does not bottom or top out before my projected suspension travel.

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Originally Posted by bobber80

Hay guys Im needing shocks for my 62 swb it has a full air ride suspension with a four link in the rear it almost lays frame.. what is the propper way to measure for shocks do i measure at full extension of the bags or just at ride height.....


THANKS for any help you can send my way

You need to know the dimensions between the shock mounts @ full compression, full extension, & @ ride height. You want to try & find a shock that comes as close as possible to your specific dimensions & works best for you (no universal 1 size fits all p/n).

Full air suspension including custom shock mounts or??

[bobber80]

I have stock mounts in frount and custom mounts in back

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Originally Posted by bobber80

I have stock mounts in frount and custom mounts in back

Use different upper mounts for the fronts. They'll allow a longer shock to be used which gives better ride quality (greater extension & compression before bottoming out) & should increase your shock options.