Recent content by Justin metcalf

Wow, read threw this thread & can not believe anyone would discourage someone from using a limiting strap. Not necessary on all trucks but definitely necessary on some. I guess I’ll figure out where they should go myself…

Seems kinda wild that as good as the aftermarket is there are not any options for these things.

Took it out & first bounce on a berm I bottomed out my shocks. I will add bump spacers to fix this but I would say that there is an argument that with the right radius arms a guy may run into a situation where he would want to run a 14” shock. Picture of truck squatted on the lift is springs...

All this info is good. But, I still do not see anybody who has actually done it without selectable hubs.

Roger. I’ve only had them in part times. They worked well in those applications. I could see them being a train wreck in a full time.

Point me in the right direction if discussed. I have a LockRight in the rear of my 80. It was going to be temporary, but I really like it. It’s not noisy, it only locks when I need it. I think being a full time 4x4 helps out the manners. Question being have any of you run them front & rear. I...

2 years since anyone posted on this thread. Is there any new developments in the ECU world that make an update relevant?

There she be.

I guess this thread ended up being about properly sizing shocks, not 14” shocks & shock towers.🤣 Got one yesterday, should have its mate today. If my calculations are correct these will be the ticket for my application.

But, that being said. I imagine after either a turbo kit or LS swap I’ll eventually get to the point where it’s going to need links…. I’m hoping someday I’ll get over the urge to cut everything I own into a million pieces & “build” it.

I’ve got a few irons in the fire. I’m afraid that this Delta/Dobinsons/Fox 12” set up will have to do the trick & I’ll just have to keep an eye on bushing wear. I recently sold my “rock truck” so this is me making my family adventure truck, rock capable, within reason. It will be hands & feet...

Unbolted my shocks & tied them out of the way. The Fox 12” shock I ordered looks like it will work as long as I limit suspension travel with a limit strap. The strap will not limit articulation, just front droop witch needs limited anyway. Driveline binding does not seem to be a problem even at...

I had the 80 on the lift. Unbolted the shock & measured, that is the measurement in witch the shock was 4” short. Granted, like you said, this condition would only occur when “jumping” the truck. Then I bolted the shock back on & flexed it in the washout behind my house. It found the...

Word. I may have to do some flex testing without shocks installed to see how much my shocks are holding me back in “real world” scenarios. I’ll look threw the shock & suspension tech again.

This is my current Fox shock. This may not be new territory & Im sure some have discussed. But for the sake of keeping fresh info coming in on the forum. I think it’s worth a revisit. Besides I think the Dobinsons springs bring a capability to the table that has not always been an option.