shock questions - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

jacobh · 07-16-2007, 08:00 PM

i did the diy shackle flip kit and used the 4 in shackles along with a 63 in spring swap and removed the lift blocks on my 77 k10 and i was wondering what you do to measure for the new shocks that are needed. if any one has done this same mod what shocks are you using? any shock recomendations will be appreciated. i dont want no crazy expensive shocks just some good middle priced ones

florida4x4 · 07-16-2007, 08:04 PM

check out the bilstein 5150 series. got mine from mad fourwheeldrive

GMCTruxrule · 07-17-2007, 01:21 AM

to measure for shocks:
Jack up truck by frame until wheels and suspension hang free.
Measure from shock mount eye center on truck frame to shock mount eye center on axle.
This figure will be how long the need to be, plus a little extra so as not to rip your shocks apart if you really hang them wheels.
Next, jack up axle (one side at a time) and stuff that tire up into the well until the whole truck lifts up.
Measure from mount to mount again.
That is how short it needs to be fully compressed.
Remember, function, not form is the purpose of the venerable shock absorber.
16 shocks per wheel may look cool on monster trucks, but serve no useful purpose.

olchev4x4 · 07-17-2007, 04:32 AM

I use the Bilstein 5150 shocks too. I like them and they were only $99 apiece. Which isn't too bad for a reservoir shock.

07-16-2007, 08:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
jacobh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88586 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 82	shock questions i did the diy shackle flip kit and used the 4 in shackles along with a 63 in spring swap and removed the lift blocks on my 77 k10 and i was wondering what you do to measure for the new shocks that are needed. if any one has done this same mod what shocks are you using? any shock recomendations will be appreciated. i dont want no crazy expensive shocks just some good middle priced ones

07-16-2007, 08:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
florida4x4 Beaver Pleaser Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13645 Location: home of the wayward dirt bike Posts: 1,419 Blog Entries: 1	check out the bilstein 5150 series. got mine from mad fourwheeldrive __________________ 1972 GMC Submarine 383 / TH350 / 203D-NP205 / D60 / 14FF / 42's on Stazworks / heavy foote / four eyez Inclined to brute force attack a 70* incline with a Quadrajet 1997 GMC K3500 Suburban 454 / 4L80E / HP60 SAS / PROJECT TOWHOE

07-17-2007, 01:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
GMCTruxrule Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51243 Location: Tropical Paradise Posts: 3,410	to measure for shocks: Jack up truck by frame until wheels and suspension hang free. Measure from shock mount eye center on truck frame to shock mount eye center on axle. This figure will be how long the need to be, plus a little extra so as not to rip your shocks apart if you really hang them wheels. Next, jack up axle (one side at a time) and stuff that tire up into the well until the whole truck lifts up. Measure from mount to mount again. That is how short it needs to be fully compressed. Remember, function, not form is the purpose of the venerable shock absorber. 16 shocks per wheel may look cool on monster trucks, but serve no useful purpose. __________________ [COLOR="Lime"][B]1999 Chevy K3500, 5.7/4L80E/14FF/stock/stock/stock[/B][/COLOR] Last edited by GMCTruxrule; 07-17-2007 at 01:22 AM.

07-17-2007, 04:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
olchev4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95408 Location: Coatesville PA Posts: 80	I use the Bilstein 5150 shocks too. I like them and they were only $99 apiece. Which isn't too bad for a reservoir shock. __________________ Randy 1972 Blazer

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode