shocks for bj spacers
Sep 24, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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shocks for bj spacers
so im planning on installing some ball joint spacers on my truck and was wondering what shocks to run up front. i was told i could do stock samuri shocks? has anyone tried these?
Sep 25, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Search it. I've got Old Man Emus. Procomp has a chart with lots of shock lengths for different vehicles, but if you just picked a random shock that was the right length, chances are it wound;t be valved right for your vehicle.
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Sep 25, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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I went with longer shocks front and rear on my 1992 4Runner when I had longer springs in the back and BJ spacers and low profile bump stops in front:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...lengths-88723/
Originally Posted by mastacox
I did some research, the shocks I got are 15.25" compressed and 25.25" extended, Rancho p/n RSX 17327, they are PERFECT for a 1.5" HD Downey setup. Stock is 13.0" and 20.75", so these shocks are 4.5" longer. You will, however, need to trim your gas tank skid plate and/or get the panhard bar drop. Also, the bushings are too small, so you need to drill them out with a 5/8 drill bit (the shocks are actually for a 3.5" lifted Wrangler). I have a significant amount of flex in the rear with these shocks, probably about 6" more than stock at the wheel.
My front shocks are 10.00" compressed, and 14.75" extended, Rancho p/n RSX 17010. They are just a little longer than stock (1.375"), but almost the same compressed. Stock is 9.375" and 13.375". These shocks have worked great with the BJ spacers and low-profile polyurethane bump stops.
My front shocks are 10.00" compressed, and 14.75" extended, Rancho p/n RSX 17010. They are just a little longer than stock (1.375"), but almost the same compressed. Stock is 9.375" and 13.375". These shocks have worked great with the BJ spacers and low-profile polyurethane bump stops.
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Sep 28, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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You're better off specifying a shock by it's compressed and extended legnths, rather than what vehicle it is for. We have no way of telling if a Samurai shock will work without knowing its length.
Rancho has charts that list all of its shock part numbers, including extended and compressed lengths, travel, and mounting options. You might do well to start by measuring your stock shock legnths, and decide how much longer (or shorter) they need to be by flexing your rig and taking some eye-to-eye length measurements.
Rancho has charts that list all of its shock part numbers, including extended and compressed lengths, travel, and mounting options. You might do well to start by measuring your stock shock legnths, and decide how much longer (or shorter) they need to be by flexing your rig and taking some eye-to-eye length measurements.
Sep 28, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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I will never EVER buy shocks based on "application" again ... been burned too many times. Get your compressed and extended lengths, and mounting requirements and buy based on that.
Sep 28, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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well i'll be running 1.5 bj spacers up front and 63 chevys out back and i dont know what to expect from the chevys but i have a buddy that ran those so he should know.
so should i just flex my truck as much as it will then add like 2"? im sorry for the questions i've never had to buy shocks for any of my vehicles
so should i just flex my truck as much as it will then add like 2"? im sorry for the questions i've never had to buy shocks for any of my vehicles
Sep 28, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Yep pretty much. The compressed length measurement is more critical than the extended.... attempting to over compress a shock is VERY VERY bad
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