Rear axle over springs

[mygirlz55]

Hey guys/gals,
I'm looking for a rear shock that will work on my 55 TF.
I have axle over springs (axle flip kit) and I'm not sure what socks to use.
I've been trying to figure it out by compressing and extending the rear end, but haven't really found a shock that has the measurements I'm getting.
I'm figuring about 7" compressed and 12" extended.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to order shocks I can't use.

[_Ogre]

I'm figuring about 7" compressed and 12" extended.

that is a very short shock, post a pic of your setup
without an idea of your setup all we can do is guess

your shock length should is jacked up (hanging on springs) to hitting the frame
you don't want the shocks to limit the travel on either end of up or down
once i figured my shock travel i went to the monroe catalog and picked a shock

i used the stock upper and lower shock mounts in my $29 axle flip
but my shocks are twice as long as what your asking for

[dsraven]

like ogre says, hang the rear axle and get a totally extended length, then add a bit. then compress the suspension till it bottoms on the snubbers and that will be your compressed length. if you rely on the shocks to be your travel limiters you may end up doing a lot of repairs to the shock mounts not to mention purchasing a lot of shocks.

[mygirlz55]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

your shock length should is jacked up (hanging on springs) to hitting the frame
you don't want the shocks to limit the travel on either end of up or down
i used the stock upper and lower shock mounts in my $29 axle flip
but my shocks are twice as long as what your asking for

Yeah, that's what I did and my measurements reflect that. I purchased a kit as opposed to using the stock lower shock mounts. I have a lower shock mount that welds onto the axle, giving me a considerably shorter distance than yours.
I haven't welded it in place yet, so I don't have a picture to show.
Guess I'll have to go to Napa etc to see what they have.

[mr48chev]

It takes a bit of studying and decoding but this chart has every shock setup that Monroe makes listed with the compressed and extended lengths and the ends. Figure out what works and if you have a different brand as a favorite the Monroe number should cross reference to any popular brand.
http://www.monroe.com/assets/downloa...engthSheet.pdf

[mygirlz55]

Thank you mr48chev
I'll give that a shot.

[1958Warrior]

I'm using front shocks on the rear , I flipped the axle on top, and using stock shock mounts uppers and lowers, kept it simple, same as Ogre
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=443&jpid=0

when going through the Monroe list also need to verify that they have loop on top and bottom for mounting
and measure center to center of loop

[1958Warrior]

Closest thing that comes to mind for a short shock is for a T bucket
7-1/2 to 10-1/2"

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...ack,92618.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedway-T-B...VVvRxA&vxp=mtr

Good Luck, let us know what you come up with, and what works ,for the next guy..

[1958Warrior]

here is another that may work for you: 8.5" closed- 11" open good price also

http://shop.wintecfabrication.com/pr...&categoryId=14

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

It takes a bit of studying and decoding but this chart has every shock setup that Monroe makes listed with the compressed and extended lengths and the ends. Figure out what works and if you have a different brand as a favorite the Monroe number should cross reference to any popular brand.
http://www.monroe.com/assets/downloa...engthSheet.pdf

this is what i did
go to the end of that chart to see the shock end mounts that your truck uses

[oilslicktg]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

It takes a bit of studying and decoding but this chart has every shock setup that Monroe makes listed with the compressed and extended lengths and the ends. Figure out what works and if you have a different brand as a favorite the Monroe number should cross reference to any popular brand.
http://www.monroe.com/assets/downloa...engthSheet.pdf

A big fat "thank you" for posting that Monroe shock chart, I dug thru Napa auto parts stuff for days before I found what I need for my truck.