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ProStreet83C10 · 05-22-2011, 02:51 AM

ok so McGaughys website shows 1350 front and 1850 rear shocks for our trucks with the 4.5/6 drop, but today on Summit, the McGaughys shocks showed the 1350 shock only being a 0-4" drop sock and the 1850 being a 3-5.5" drop shock. Thats 1/2" short on both ends of the 4.5/6 drop for our trucks. McGaughys makes a 2050 4-6" drop shock for the rear but its not listed as the shock needed for the kit. Im just confused about this and thought maybe someone could enlighten me. It seems something isnt right if the shock recommended doesnt even ft the range of our trucks drop height.

*MrMFFB* · 05-22-2011, 06:21 AM

confused also

**N2TRUX** · 05-22-2011, 11:37 AM

It's possible that its input error on one site or the other. If it were me, I would call Mcgaughys and get a confirmation before ordering.

muthstryker · 05-22-2011, 05:59 PM

That happened to me, They had shocks listed for use with 4-6" drops. I called the Manufacture and they said the shocks could be used with drops up to 8inches. If you run into any problems with the drop shocks being to far compressed from to much drop just buy the 60$ shock extenders. Thats what I did for full shock travel.

ProStreet83C10 · 05-22-2011, 09:18 PM

theres been some other sites saying up to 5" and 6" drop for shocks....but still uncertain

ProStreet83C10 · 05-23-2011, 12:01 AM

got an answer from a vendor....this may be helpful to everyone..

Hi
the spindle does not affect your travel of the shocks so you really only have 2 inches of drop on the 1350 shocks and for the rear i know the 1850's work for 5 6 or 7" of rear drop.
The 2050 shocks is too long for your truck it would work with a shackle hanger drop but not for more than 4" of drop
thanks tim

05-22-2011, 02:51 AM	#1
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	confused with Mcgaughys shocks??? ok so McGaughys website shows 1350 front and 1850 rear shocks for our trucks with the 4.5/6 drop, but today on Summit, the McGaughys shocks showed the 1350 shock only being a 0-4" drop sock and the 1850 being a 3-5.5" drop shock. Thats 1/2" short on both ends of the 4.5/6 drop for our trucks. McGaughys makes a 2050 4-6" drop shock for the rear but its not listed as the shock needed for the kit. Im just confused about this and thought maybe someone could enlighten me. It seems something isnt right if the shock recommended doesnt even ft the range of our trucks drop height. __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

05-22-2011, 06:21 AM	#2
MrMFFB Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Hope, AL Posts: 16	Re: confused with Mcgaughys shocks??? confused also Last edited by MrMFFB; 05-22-2011 at 06:31 AM.

05-22-2011, 11:37 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: confused with Mcgaughys shocks??? It's possible that its input error on one site or the other. If it were me, I would call Mcgaughys and get a confirmation before ordering. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-22-2011, 05:59 PM	#4
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: confused with Mcgaughys shocks??? That happened to me, They had shocks listed for use with 4-6" drops. I called the Manufacture and they said the shocks could be used with drops up to 8inches. If you run into any problems with the drop shocks being to far compressed from to much drop just buy the 60$ shock extenders. Thats what I did for full shock travel. Last edited by muthstryker; 05-22-2011 at 06:01 PM.

05-22-2011, 09:18 PM	#5
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: confused with Mcgaughys shocks??? theres been some other sites saying up to 5" and 6" drop for shocks....but still uncertain __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

05-23-2011, 12:01 AM	#6
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: confused with Mcgaughys shocks??? got an answer from a vendor....this may be helpful to everyone.. Hi the spindle does not affect your travel of the shocks so you really only have 2 inches of drop on the 1350 shocks and for the rear i know the 1850's work for 5 6 or 7" of rear drop. The 2050 shocks is too long for your truck it would work with a shackle hanger drop but not for more than 4" of drop thanks tim __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79



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