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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Rear Shock Length Question. Leaf Springs. BJ Spacer and Longer Rear Shackles.

Hey guys, I know this topic has been covered 100 times over, (that's why I'm posting it in the Newbie Section) but I can't seem to find the compressed/extended lengths for the rear shocks with about 1.5-2" of lift (to match the BJ spacers in front) for a '90 P/U 4wd with stock leafs. Every time I search I keep finding info on the front shocks, but I've already decided to go with the Doetsch Tech 8069s up front. I can't find enough info for the rear shocks. Are there matching Doetsch Tech shocks for the rear? Does anyone have P/Ns for shock options that work? Or brands that carry the correct length? I don't have the money for Blistens or OME N94s. &I would like to avoid ProComps as they will be too stiff, I believe. But those are the only options I could find. All help and advice is appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

&Again, sorry to
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Links to a thread that has already answered this would be great!
But please no links for shock length of the 4runners with rear coils. I have already found a lot of those threads, but I'm pretty sure coils and leafs have different rear shocks. Plus I have a pickup, not a runner.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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I have skyjacker hydro 7000s in the rear and pro comp 3000s in the front of mine. Solid axle btw. Would recommend the skyjackers more and they are cheap on summit racing. Pro comps aren't that bad for the price, but you get what you pay for I guess. Just don't expect a cadillac ride for $50 shocks lol.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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Thanks for the reply, but I think I discovered that I need a shock that is about 22.5"/13.5" extended/collapsed in length. I was on Doestch Tech website and I think that their 8231 or 8234 should meet those dimensions, and it will match the shocks up front... Can anyone confirm this?

&For anyone else who was looking at DT for thier 1.5-2" lift shocks, this should help.
http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/37.asp
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