Topic: Rear shock question

[lbhsbz]

I've just put 4 inch lift leafs in the back of my 86, and I had figure out the shock setup.  I have bilstein 10" shocks. 

With the truck up on jackstands, rear suspension at full droop, should I set the shocks up so they are fully extended with the rear at full droop...or should I leave another inch or so of droop travel in the shock?  I don't have anything in my garage to flex the suspension right now, but I'm wondering if when one side is fully compressed, will it force the other side spring to droop more?  Right now, I've got it setup so the shocks are fully extended at full droop, and I've got about another 5 inches of compression travel with the truck on the ground, but I can change if necessary. 

thanks.

[DTB]

I've just put 4 inch lift leafs in the back of my 86, and I had figure out the shock setup.  I have bilstein 10" shocks. 

With the truck up on jackstands, rear suspension at full droop, should I set the shocks up so they are fully extended with the rear at full droop...or should I leave another inch or so of droop travel in the shock?  I don't have anything in my garage to flex the suspension right now, but I'm wondering if when one side is fully compressed, will it force the other side spring to droop more?  Right now, I've got it setup so the shocks are fully extended at full droop, and I've got about another 5 inches of compression travel with the truck on the ground, but I can change if necessary. 

thanks.

u want it so that there is about an inch or so left on the rod at full compression (this could change as the springs settle, so be willing to deal with this later if needed) I doubt you will reach the full length of the shock at droop....if you do, you need longer shocks

[lbhsbz [OP]]

thanks, I know about leaving room in compression, but if the truck is supported by the frame, with the suspension at full droop (no shocks attached), when I mount the shocks with the truck in this situation, should I have the shocks at full extension or should I leave an inch or so.

[RCKSQRL]

leave an inch or so. When you start to flex the axle will rotate further and droop more than just sitting there.