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**ChiefRocka** · 11-09-2012, 10:25 AM

Depending on application, I try and locate shocks with maximum extension.

For example, I measure axle travel to contact with bumpstop, and add 1" or so for bumpstop compression...then set top bolt hole location for shock at compressed point.

This gives maximum axle droop or "flex" for wheel'n.

The closer the shocks are to vertical, the better they will work.

You can run a longer, tighter shock mounted at an angle, so they will fit in the chassis, and still allow for maximum travel.

Brake, vent hoseing, E-cable and driveline pullout are obvious issues to be checked as you know.

11-09-2012, 10:25 AM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn Depending on application, I try and locate shocks with maximum extension. For example, I measure axle travel to contact with bumpstop, and add 1" or so for bumpstop compression...then set top bolt hole location for shock at compressed point. This gives maximum axle droop or "flex" for wheel'n. The closer the shocks are to vertical, the better they will work. You can run a longer, tighter shock mounted at an angle, so they will fit in the chassis, and still allow for maximum travel. Brake, vent hoseing, E-cable and driveline pullout are obvious issues to be checked as you know. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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