Drop shock extention

[grs]

With the flip kit, and lowering shackles, the shock will bottom out before the rear end hits the frame. Bell Tech said I need there shock extension kit. Have any of you noticed this problem. If you have used the extension could you post some pics with it on the truck?

[gGMC DOG]

can't say i've used shock extenders, but i know your shock needs to be in the most vertical position possible for it to work properly.

[SCOTI]

With a flip kit & drop shackles, you're going to need the shock extenders.

Even w/them, you might be close to the travel (compression) limits of a stock shock. I know on my old 74 (flip kit + Bell Tech shackles), I used shorter length shocks so I wouldn't have to worry about bottoming them out.

[grs]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

With a flip kit & drop shackles, you're going to need the shock extenders.

Even w/them, you might be close to the travel (compression) limits of a stock shock. I know on my old 74 (flip kit + Bell Tech shackles), I used shorter length shocks so I wouldn't have to worry about bottoming them out.

Do you remember what part number , and the length the shocks where?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by grs

Do you remember what part number , and the length the shocks where?

They were front shocks off of a 73-87 GM 4wd if I remember correctly.

The lower bushing sleeve had to be pressed out to allow the original lower bolt to pass through & I had to put washers on each side of the lower bushing because it was narrower vs. the shock mount opening.

[grs]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

They were front shocks off of a 73-87 GM 4wd if I remember correctly.

The lower bushing sleeve had to be pressed out to allow the original lower bolt to pass through & I had to put washers on each side of the lower bushing because it was narrower vs. the shock mount opening.

Thanks

[grs]

Originally Posted by grs

Thanks

Is a 4 wheel drive a k-10?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by grs

Is a 4 wheel drive a k-10?

Yes.

[grs]

Originally Posted by grs

With the flip kit, and lowering shackles, the shock will bottom out before the rear end hits the frame. Bell Tech said I need there shock extension kit. Have any of you noticed this problem. If you have used the extension could you post some pics with it on the truck?

I called Bell tech today, and they now tell me the shock extender won't work on my 87. The first time they told me it would.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by grs

I called Bell tech today, and they now tell me the shock extender won't work on my 87. The first time they told me it would.

73-87's are the same thing under the bed. Western Chassis shock extenders worked on my 74 & are still under there last I heard.....

[Jonboy]

Yep, still there. Under all of the Christmas decoration boxes.....

[franky69c10]

i was told by sum one is that u use front shocks off a 2wd ? is that corect or do u use 4wd shocks
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[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by franky69c10

i was told by sum one is that u use front shocks off a 2wd ? is that corect or do u use 4wd shocks
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The C10 front shock can be used in the rear on a coil application.

I recall measuring & found they wouldn't be long enough for my leaf set-up. I was looking through the Monroe catalog @ the front shock lengths when I noticed the 4x4 front shocks were a different p/n w/better dimensions for my app.

[grs]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

73-87's are the same thing under the bed. Western Chassis shock extenders worked on my 74 & are still under there last I heard.....

Who sells Western Chassis extenders?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by grs

Who sells Western Chassis extenders?

http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc