Q's about shocks w/ SOA

[PhilC64]

Before I get beaten with the noob stick, I've searched and couldn't find anything satisfactory.

My recently purchased 74 40 is SOA'd and I'm having a bit of a conundrum deciding on what new shocks to purchase. I know I'll need shocks with a bit of travel but don't know how much.

What is the correct method for determining what size shock I'll need? I'll need to know how to measure compressed length and extended length.

For all intents and purposes I'm running stock springs front and rear with a C-n-T up front.

 

[FF LC FREAK]

I've posted this up a few times. It gives you the general idea of how to measure for shocks.

1. Remove your shocks. Make sure nothing is hanging up your suspension like brake lines.
2. Jack up opposite corners of your rig (i.e. right front and left rear) as far as they will go. Compress the suspension fully.
3. Measure the eye to eye distance on both the front and rear. This is your compressed length.
4. Drop the rig back to the ground.
5. Place jack under the frame and lift up the front until the tire comes off the ground.
6. Measure eye to eye. This is the extended length for the front.
7. Repeat 5 & 6 for the rear.
8. Call your favorite shock manufacturer and give them your numbers. They can recommend the right shock. You can also look up the measurments on the internet for some manufacturers. Remember that you want a shock with a slightly shorter compressed length and a slightly longer extended length than what you measure.

Good luck!

 

[PhilC64]

Thanks for the info!!! I'll jump right on it!