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Yogatoy · « **on:** Aug 22, 2007, 11:26:51 PM »

I am in the middle of installing the MC 5" lift kit and today I installed the shocks and new shock mounts. I have the 14" 5150's So my question is, How much should the shock be extended when the truck is sitting on flat surface. Im worried that my shock isn't extended out enough. I only have a about 4 inches.
Thanks

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 11:08:11 AM »

that how i have mine set up

Drew

MiniSimp · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 11:11:40 AM »

Sounds about the same as mine...

Yogatoy · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 24, 2007, 06:53:39 AM »

No i haven't put my front shocks on yet. I have to wait until i get the body on so I can line up my new shock hoops. But I mounted my rear shocks and they are not extended out as much as I thought they should be sitting on the flat. There is only about 4 inches extended. Is this normal

MiniSimp · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 24, 2007, 06:57:48 AM »

That would greatly depend on the angle of your shocks.

This is how mine sit.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 24, 2007, 05:31:58 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Aug 24, 2007, 06:57:48 AM

That would greatly depend on the angle of your shocks.

This is how mine sit.

Better be careful about showing those secret piviots, some other company might steal the idea patent, market them and try to sue you.

You missed a spot on the left side of that axle, starting to rust a little there.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 24, 2007, 05:34:46 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Aug 24, 2007, 05:31:58 PM

Better be careful about showing those secret piviots, some other company might steal the idea patent, market them and try to sue you.
You missed a spot on the left side of that axle, starting to rust a little there.

Thanks, I'll pick up a can of paint and a lawyer.

Yogatoy · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 25, 2007, 09:46:17 PM »

So whats better. to put the rear top shock mounts on the cross member in the center of the truck or mount the shocks in the factory location. Mime are in the factory location now and only about 4 inches of the shock is extented . I don't think this is enough. So i'm going to cut the factory ones off and build extentions. so should i build the mounts in the center of the truck or build them on the frame rails

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	Author Topic: Shocks (Read 1523 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Yogatoy Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 1 Posts: 50 Member since Apr '07 Chris's Rig Shocks « on: Aug 22, 2007, 11:26:51 PM » I am in the middle of installing the MC 5" lift kit and today I installed the shocks and new shock mounts. I have the 14" 5150's So my question is, How much should the shock be extended when the truck is sitting on flat surface. Im worried that my shock isn't extended out enough. I only have a about 4 inches. Thanks Logged Rockcrawlintoy 4 doors for more whores The 2K Group Turtle Points: 2147 Posts: 2,339 Member since Dec '03 RIP Kyle Re: Shocks « Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2007, 11:08:11 AM » that how i have mine set up Drew Logged Resident Jeep Guy 2007 JKU All Stock ECV 7-11 MiniSimp Outdoor Enthusiast Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 5,120 Member since Jan '05 SimpsonBrothers.net Re: Shocks « Reply #2 on: Aug 23, 2007, 11:11:40 AM » Sounds about the same as mine... shock (Small).jpg (34.67 kB, 640x577 - viewed 154 times.) Logged Simpson Brothers Photography MCR10 Photos! Yogatoy [OP] Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 1 Posts: 50 Member since Apr '07 Chris's Rig Re: Shocks « Reply #3 on: Aug 24, 2007, 06:53:39 AM » No i haven't put my front shocks on yet. I have to wait until i get the body on so I can line up my new shock hoops. But I mounted my rear shocks and they are not extended out as much as I thought they should be sitting on the flat. There is only about 4 inches extended. Is this normal Logged MiniSimp Outdoor Enthusiast Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 5,120 Member since Jan '05 SimpsonBrothers.net Re: Shocks « Reply #4 on: Aug 24, 2007, 06:57:48 AM » That would greatly depend on the angle of your shocks. This is how mine sit. Logged Simpson Brothers Photography MCR10 Photos! Rocksurfer Momentum Man Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 730 Posts: 13,860 Member since Jul '04 Lego Enforcement Re: Shocks « Reply #5 on: Aug 24, 2007, 05:31:58 PM » Quote from: MiniSimp on Aug 24, 2007, 06:57:48 AM That would greatly depend on the angle of your shocks. This is how mine sit. Better be careful about showing those secret piviots, some other company might steal the idea patent, market them and try to sue you. You missed a spot on the left side of that axle, starting to rust a little there. Logged The Ghost-Rider/Ghost Runner No matter how far you fall, the ground will always catch you MiniSimp Outdoor Enthusiast Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 5,120 Member since Jan '05 SimpsonBrothers.net Re: Shocks « Reply #6 on: Aug 24, 2007, 05:34:46 PM » Quote from: Rocksurfer on Aug 24, 2007, 05:31:58 PM Better be careful about showing those secret piviots, some other company might steal the idea patent, market them and try to sue you. You missed a spot on the left side of that axle, starting to rust a little there. Thanks, I'll pick up a can of paint and a lawyer. Logged Simpson Brothers Photography MCR10 Photos! Yogatoy [OP] Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 1 Posts: 50 Member since Apr '07 Chris's Rig Re: Shocks « Reply #7 on: Aug 25, 2007, 09:46:17 PM » So whats better. to put the rear top shock mounts on the cross member in the center of the truck or mount the shocks in the factory location. Mime are in the factory location now and only about 4 inches of the shock is extented . I don't think this is enough. So i'm going to cut the factory ones off and build extentions. so should i build the mounts in the center of the truck or build them on the frame rails Logged