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**Lost81c10** · 08-21-2014, 11:59 PM

Do these shock extenders look installed corectly to you all? Western chassis for 85.

I can tighten it down as hard as I can and still moves. Will I have to weld them in place or drill a hole on the back piece? Or maybe I have them on wrong. What have you all done if you are using these? How are they working for you?

On this pic, the driver side is the one that has moved.

thank you.

SCOTI · 08-22-2014, 02:47 AM

In those pics, the rear is below the springs. Why do you need shock extenders? Typically they're used when doing a flip-kit.

**Lost81c10** · 08-22-2014, 08:48 AM

I got hanger /shackle in the rear which gave about 4"+ drop. Everything i researched said to get extenders instead of lower shocks due to the angle it crated and since I needed to replace mine I decided to stay with stock size and get extenders.

crawdadfox · 08-22-2014, 09:15 AM

Tap the extender back flush and drill factory mount where the hole is in the extender and bolt it on. Mine did not have the extra bolts so plan on buying two 3/8"x1" bolts and lock nuts.

J Knight · 08-22-2014, 09:18 AM

I would drill a hole on the back side to solve the problem. The djm extenders I used to have had three holes.

**Lost81c10** · 08-22-2014, 09:59 AM

i will have to try the drilling hole, but it will be on the extenders. i can remember right now, but i belive my factory mounts have the hole in them but my extenders dont.

SCOTI · 08-22-2014, 12:39 PM

What brand?

I've used Western Chassis mostly & they have the hole to bolt them in as well.

bigblock73 · 08-22-2014, 12:54 PM

Personally, I don't think you need extenders for your drop. I ran a shackle/hanger kit on my 73 for years, using the factory shocks. No issues, ride was normal.

**Lost81c10** · 08-22-2014, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

What brand?

I've used Western Chassis mostly & they have the hole to bolt them in as well.

Same Brand, Wester Chassis But They Don't Have The Hole On The Rear Only The sides.

Apologize For The Caps On Every Word, Its My Phone Doing This.

**Lost81c10** · 08-22-2014, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Personally, I don't think you need extenders for your drop. I ran a shackle/hanger kit on my 73 for years, using the factory shocks. No issues, ride was normal.

I will give it a try without the extenders and see if I feel any difference. Thanks.

Mando

midnight rambler · 08-22-2014, 11:27 PM

I just bought and installed the western chassic shock extenders on my 74 and the came drilled with the hole on the back side

08-21-2014, 11:59 PM	#1
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	WC Shock externders issue/?? Do these shock extenders look installed corectly to you all? Western chassis for 85. I can tighten it down as hard as I can and still moves. Will I have to weld them in place or drill a hole on the back piece? Or maybe I have them on wrong. What have you all done if you are using these? How are they working for you? On this pic, the driver side is the one that has moved. thank you. Attached Images

08-22-2014, 02:47 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: WC Shock externders issue/?? In those pics, the rear is below the springs. Why do you need shock extenders? Typically they're used when doing a flip-kit. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-22-2014, 08:48 AM	#3
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	Re: WC Shock externders issue/?? I got hanger /shackle in the rear which gave about 4"+ drop. Everything i researched said to get extenders instead of lower shocks due to the angle it crated and since I needed to replace mine I decided to stay with stock size and get extenders.

08-22-2014, 09:15 AM	#4
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: WC Shock externders issue/?? Tap the extender back flush and drill factory mount where the hole is in the extender and bolt it on. Mine did not have the extra bolts so plan on buying two 3/8"x1" bolts and lock nuts. __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

08-22-2014, 09:18 AM	#5
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: WC Shock externders issue/?? I would drill a hole on the back side to solve the problem. The djm extenders I used to have had three holes. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

08-22-2014, 09:59 AM	#6
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	Re: WC Shock externders issue/?? i will have to try the drilling hole, but it will be on the extenders. i can remember right now, but i belive my factory mounts have the hole in them but my extenders dont.

08-22-2014, 12:39 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: WC Shock externders issue/?? What brand? I've used Western Chassis mostly & they have the hole to bolt them in as well. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-22-2014, 12:54 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: WC Shock externders issue/?? Personally, I don't think you need extenders for your drop. I ran a shackle/hanger kit on my 73 for years, using the factory shocks. No issues, ride was normal. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-22-2014, 11:27 PM	#11
midnight rambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego ca Posts: 618	Re: WC Shock externders issue/?? I just bought and installed the western chassic shock extenders on my 74 and the came drilled with the hole on the back side



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