Measuring for Shocks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Doug19 · 06-29-2015, 07:21 PM

I have a static drop 66 GMC frame with leaf springs that I need to measure for shocks on. In the rear I have removed a few springs, and axle flip, and drop shackles. Right now it is just a bare chassis. Do I need to have all the weight on the rear to measure? If so roughly how much weight should I put on the back to get a close estimate?

In the front I did a 2.5" z plus 3 inch drop springs and 2.5" drop spindle. What shocks do I need for the front.

Any recommendations on which shocks I should use?
Also once I measure how much travel should I have each way?

06-29-2015, 07:21 PM	#1
Doug19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 69	Measuring for Shocks I have a static drop 66 GMC frame with leaf springs that I need to measure for shocks on. In the rear I have removed a few springs, and axle flip, and drop shackles. Right now it is just a bare chassis. Do I need to have all the weight on the rear to measure? If so roughly how much weight should I put on the back to get a close estimate? In the front I did a 2.5" z plus 3 inch drop springs and 2.5" drop spindle. What shocks do I need for the front. Any recommendations on which shocks I should use? Also once I measure how much travel should I have each way?



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