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LEGENDS => Setup and Handling => Topic started by: TomTom on August 31, 2009, 02:11:59 pm

Title: Measuring Shock Lengths
Post by: TomTom on August 31, 2009, 02:11:59 pm

When measuring shock lengths do you measure center of heim to cen. of heim , or end of heim to end of heim ? I Don't run inex rules so I can run any shock I want. I noticed that Bilstein has a 17" extende lengh, 11" collapsed. I sent them an e-mail asking a few days ago and haven't recieved a response

THANKS


Tom #3 :-\

Title: Re: Measuring Shock Lengths
Post by: justfreaky on September 01, 2009, 09:50:28 am

Tom,
Measure center of heim to center of heim. I'm using a 6" Carrera shock on all 4 on my dwarf.

Steve

Title: Re: Measuring Shock Lengths
Post by: qweedqwag on November 23, 2009, 10:42:02 pm

Using the compressed and extended lengths taken from existing shocks may not be the most accurate for your vehicle. Set the vehicle at the desired ride height and measure from the center of the upper shock mount to the center of the lower shock mount to determine the length of shock needed. This method of measuring shock lengths works with both coil-over and non coil-over applications. If a measurement should fall between shock lengths, choose the shock that gives you the most compression (in) travel.