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shocks and shock hoops! help please

Old Apr 30, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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shocks and shock hoops! help please

I have a 85 Toyota pickup with a 6 inch suspension lift. I want bilstein socks and shock hoops. I just don't know what sizes to get. Would 14" bilstein shocks and 13" hoops be the right fit for my truck? Or ten inch hoops with 14" bilstein? Thanks
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 07:11 PM
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I think you need to do a little mock up . Can you fit 13" hoops in your fender well ? It would be helpful to get a hold of a few different size shocks to compare , and see how much rod is showing on each size when you get them mocked up .

Here is my Rancho 14" with about 5" of rod out ... obviously if your shocks are too long you won't have much room to flex before you bottom out the shock ...

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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 07:14 PM
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Don't forget those shock hoop braces lol . I found out the hard way ...

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