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FOREVER71 · 02-14-2009, 11:51 PM

why on leaf spring trucks is there two upper shock mount locations? now that its been lowerd 5.5" should i use the rear mount hole?so the shock is more vertical. any info is good info...thanks

Twisted78SS · 02-15-2009, 12:03 AM

I would move it to make the vertical more like stock. I do have a question, are you running the stock length shock or a shorter one?

I am told that on lowered trucks, many have run the front shock out back as they are a good length when lowering. The other option I have seen is extended shock brackets, but I don't like them as they allow the shock to hang to low to me.

Drew

FOREVER71 · 02-15-2009, 12:13 AM

in part thats why i ask about the mount..i want to order some lowering shocks but depending on the hole i use. it could be helpful in determing overall length of shock. also still wondering why theres two mount holes.do coil trucks have this same mount?ive never really looked.

FOREVER71 · 02-15-2009, 10:26 AM

thanks twisted.hope them seats work out for ya....anyone else have any input?

02-14-2009, 11:51 PM	#1
FOREVER71 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: PORTLAND,ORGON Posts: 585	shock question why on leaf spring trucks is there two upper shock mount locations? now that its been lowerd 5.5" should i use the rear mount hole?so the shock is more vertical. any info is good info...thanks Attached Images

02-15-2009, 12:03 AM	#2
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: shock question I would move it to make the vertical more like stock. I do have a question, are you running the stock length shock or a shorter one? I am told that on lowered trucks, many have run the front shock out back as they are a good length when lowering. The other option I have seen is extended shock brackets, but I don't like them as they allow the shock to hang to low to me. Drew __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired Last edited by Twisted78SS; 02-15-2009 at 12:03 AM.

02-15-2009, 12:13 AM	#3
FOREVER71 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: PORTLAND,ORGON Posts: 585	Re: shock question in part thats why i ask about the mount..i want to order some lowering shocks but depending on the hole i use. it could be helpful in determing overall length of shock. also still wondering why theres two mount holes.do coil trucks have this same mount?ive never really looked.

02-15-2009, 10:26 AM	#4
FOREVER71 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: PORTLAND,ORGON Posts: 585	Re: shock question thanks twisted.hope them seats work out for ya....anyone else have any input?



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