Shock Length With 3" Belltech Shackles and Lowered T Bars?
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I have 3" shackles, removed overloads, and the stock length rancho 9000's.
It definitely needs a shrter shock out back!!!!
It definitely needs a shrter shock out back!!!!
I don't have 2" of drop!! I have 3" shackles and I removed the overload which equates to 4" total drop.
Ryan, I have that same shock. And only about 3" or so of the shock shaft shows. There is no way this can be optimal, as it's already in a compressed state.
Don't get me wrong, the ride is not terrible, I just think it could be better with a shock that is shorter than stock length. I want to try the djm calmax shocks, but haven't pulled the trigger yet!!
My ride isn't great. Anytime you hit a bump it feel like the frame hitting the axle. I have to go so slow over speed bumps its not even funny. Idk what to do about it right now
You don't actually have full 4" of drop out back. With shackles you are only lowering one side of the leaf pack. So say a 3" shackle out back will only truly lower your ass end 1.5-2" Max. Then with the overloads out probably another 3/4" so you may be close to a full 3" drop. In order to get a 4" of drop you will A. Have to take more leafs out. Or B. get 2" drop hangers for the other side of the leaf pack. Which would be the right way to lower the leaf pack. Right now you probably have almost 3" of drop.
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hears some pretty bad stories about them....
Ride sucks, don't last very long...
i think you would be better suited in measuring eye to eye and finding a good replacement shock..
I got an extended shock mount from lmc truck(I think) for the rear. I thought they came in pairs but it was only one single extender. I don't know how much it adds but it could b an option for the guys with more drop in the rear. I will dig it up and get a part number.
Extender should be for drivers side iirc. Passenger shock has less travel than drivers so it doesnt bottom out as easily.
I thought the same when i got mine.....one of these days I'll put it on.
Not sure if you can put one on each side.....would think so though..
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/shock_extensions_by_djm/3358/djmsuspensiondjmse2599-.aspx?scid=FROOGLE&ST_SRC=AFF