86 C10 with a rear axle flip what shocks??

[Goats86]

Got some axle saddles and moved the axle on top of the leaf springs. How do you determine what shock to go with? I thought about loading the bed down till it bottoms and measure the mount to mount and then at ride height add maybe 3 " to get a range? Any ideas? Plain old Monroe's or similar, nothing high $

[lolife99]

I always run a set of shock extenders.
Not only do they allow you to use stock shocks with your flip kit,... they also help correct the shock angle.
If you don't have a set,... I highly recommend them.

PerformanceOnline sells them for $49.99.
(part#RSE7387)

[iceship]

Can u use front shocks in the rear..... so I don't have to buy one more thing.... just don't know if I'm going to do a flip or remove so leafs...

[iceship]

LMC's flip kit don't come with extenders.....

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by iceship

LMC's flip kit don't come with extenders.....

LMC sells alot of stuff that isn't necessarily the best option. Bell Tech, Western Chassis, & McGauhys I believe include them w/their kits. As Lolife mentioned, a shorter shock doesn't correct the working angle; the shock mount extender does.