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Shocks limit travel? - Bulldog - 20 May 07
I'm installing the lift kit on my truck and came across a possible problem. The truck came with quad shocks on the front and I bought the longer shocks needed. I went to install the auxillary shock and at full extension, it's still about an 1" too short. I don't think this is right, but I checked BDS's website and it is the correct shock according to them.
I measured the original shocks travel, and the auxillary shock had about 2-3/4" longer travel than the single shock. I also measured the new shocks and both have the same amount of travel.
If I get in a situation where one side unloads, the shock will be limiting the travel, not the spring. What do you think?
Shocks limit travel? - Advent - 20 May 07
That's the case with many rigs.
Mine limit both up and down travel.
It's not ideal at all, but that doesn't mean it's abnormal.
Shocks limit travel? - Bulldog - 20 May 07
I just went out and double checked it. My son didn't pull out the shock all the way. I pulled it all the way to the stop and there will be 2 - 3" of extra shock travel when the suspension is at max drop. Everythings good. I just have to get the boy lifting weights more now :p