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Shock lengths.

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by Vegabeltran, Aug 26, 2014.

  1. Aug 26, 2014 at 1:29 AM
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    Vegabeltran

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    I've always wondered. What's the point of shocks that are labeled 6", 10" 12" and so on? Does is label the up/down travel? What's the point? Just wondering so I don't make a mistake and buy something my truck won't fit
     
    Vegabeltran, Aug 26, 2014
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  2. Aug 26, 2014 at 1:48 AM
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    Konaborne

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    install a shock that's way too long, and you'll snap it like a toothpick when it compresses

    install a shock that's way too short and you'll rip it apart when it extends


    they're "shock absorbers", they're not meant to take the entire weight of the truck
     
    Konaborne, Aug 26, 2014
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  3. Aug 26, 2014 at 1:49 AM
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    Vegabeltran

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    I would assume so. That's why I ask the meaning of the inch lengths
     
    Vegabeltran, Aug 26, 2014
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  4. Jun 4, 2015 at 5:02 PM
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    What would the shock length be for front coilovers if i have a 6 inch lift?
     
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