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**diggy** · 07-11-2006, 04:51 PM

Hello all,

I have a 69 4x4 short bed with a 4 inch lift. I am in need of new shocks for my ttruck, but do not know what size to buy. Most shock come in sizes UP TO 14 IN. OF TRAVEL. Does anyone with a similar set up know what the measurements are for our trucks?

thanks in advance;

diggy

**special-K** · 07-12-2006, 07:03 AM

Just get shock for your truck with a 4" lift.I`ve never measured a shock before.Just decide what brand and model,then ask for your application.It`s easy.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-12-2006, 09:23 AM

Rancho shows the RS5112 for the rear and RS5001 for the front for lifts of 2 1/2 to 4".

The RS5112 is 16" compressed, 26.250 ext. with 10.250" of travel.

The RS5001 is 13.250" compressed, 21.125 ext. with 7.875 of travel.

That should give you a ballpark.

If you are building a flex monster, the best thing to do would be to go measure your vehicle as it sits level and see if the above measurements put you at about halfway between those measurements.

If you're building the truck for alot of hard offroad use you probably should go cycle your suspension and take measurements at full stuff and full droop.

**diggy** · 07-12-2006, 12:40 PM

Thanks guys,

is it going to be alot offroad, so i will measure it eye to eye. If you think of anything else, don't hestitate to let me know.

thanks again

diggy

07-11-2006, 04:51 PM	#1
diggy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 137	what size shock do i buy? Hello all, I have a 69 4x4 short bed with a 4 inch lift. I am in need of new shocks for my ttruck, but do not know what size to buy. Most shock come in sizes UP TO 14 IN. OF TRAVEL. Does anyone with a similar set up know what the measurements are for our trucks? thanks in advance; diggy __________________ 72 Suburban Ambulance 4x4 - 350, T-400, NP205, A/C, PS, PB, 4 wheel disk, 4" lift 33" tires

07-12-2006, 07:03 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: what size shock do i buy? Just get shock for your truck with a 4" lift.I`ve never measured a shock before.Just decide what brand and model,then ask for your application.It`s easy. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-12-2006, 09:23 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: what size shock do i buy? Rancho shows the RS5112 for the rear and RS5001 for the front for lifts of 2 1/2 to 4". The RS5112 is 16" compressed, 26.250 ext. with 10.250" of travel. The RS5001 is 13.250" compressed, 21.125 ext. with 7.875 of travel. That should give you a ballpark. If you are building a flex monster, the best thing to do would be to go measure your vehicle as it sits level and see if the above measurements put you at about halfway between those measurements. If you're building the truck for alot of hard offroad use you probably should go cycle your suspension and take measurements at full stuff and full droop. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-12-2006, 12:40 PM	#4
diggy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 137	Re: what size shock do i buy? Thanks guys, is it going to be alot offroad, so i will measure it eye to eye. If you think of anything else, don't hestitate to let me know. thanks again diggy __________________ 72 Suburban Ambulance 4x4 - 350, T-400, NP205, A/C, PS, PB, 4 wheel disk, 4" lift 33" tires



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