Rear Shock Recomendation

[Frizzle Fry]

I'm moving my rear shock upper mounts in and will be replacing the shocks to increase travel. I need a minimum extended length of 19.75" and a max compressed length of 13.5" but would prefer more like 20" ext and 13" comp. Any suggestions? I have an email in to KYB but I figured you guys might have some good recommendations.

[grnddwn]

If you go on monroes website you can look through their shock dimension guide and it will tell you if a shock like that exists, and then you can reverse look up the app from the part # andfind out what it's for and order shocks from whatever manufacturer you wish for that vehicle.

[cdowns]

speedway motors lists shock dimensions in the catalogue

[entourageguy]

Monroe link....

http://monroe.com/catalog_lookup/ocl_miscappinfo.asp



Brian ...

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I'm moving my rear shock upper mounts in and will be replacing the shocks to increase travel. I need a minimum extended length of 19.75" and a max compressed length of 13.5" but would prefer more like 20" ext and 13" comp. Any suggestions? I have an email in to KYB but I figured you guys might have some good recommendations.

That sounds close to the dimensions of the rear shocks I swapped to on my 68 Beater. I used some Bilsteins for a 88~98 Chevy w/a 4/6 drop (that was their catalog ID). The install required a custom (homemade) upper bracket & 3" more travel vs. a stock 67~72 GM rear truck shock.

Tomorrow I'll try & find the dimensions I documented out in the garage to confirm the exact measurements.

[C10-Driver]

I used the mounting chart then the dimension chart to find the shocks I needed. The ones I got for my truck are the Monroe Sensatrac PN 5850. It has an L2 top mount and LS47 lower which matches the factory mounts, a compressed length of 12" and extended length of 19". It was the closest thing I could find and is actually listed for a Corvette in the application guide. Hope this helps.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by C10-Driver

I used the mounting chart then the dimension chart to find the shocks I needed. The ones I got for my truck are the Monroe Sensatrac PN 5850. It has an L2 top mount and LS47 lower which matches the factory mounts, a compressed length of 12" and extended length of 19". It was the closest thing I could find and is actually listed for a Corvette in the application guide. Hope this helps.

I started my search using the same logic.

What concerned me was that I find it hard to believe all shocks are valved the same (from the same product line/manufacturer). Does any shock that fits have the right valving for my swb truck application? I decided that I would look for truck applications that were real close to my needs.... a 88~98 4/6 dropped Chevy seemed real close. I did have to refigure my shock bracket travel on the truck but it was worth it to me to have the same type shock F/R.

Just a thought.....

[XXL]

Monroe# Top Bottom Comp Ext
32228 L1 LS26 12.875 21.375
32231 L1 LS26 13.375 22.875

I just installed a pair of the second model on the Wallet Eater.

[XXL]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Does any shock that fits have the right valving for my swb truck application?

No, but as you indicate... once you find a part number that "fits" you have to dig into the original application to see if weight, etc., are "appropriate."

The numbers I posted above are both for 1/2 and 3/4 ton truck applications... the one I chose is actually for a Frod pickup

[Frizzle Fry]

Right on guys! I really appreciate it. And I'm more edjumacated now too :P

[entourageguy]

Originally Posted by C10-Driver

I used the mounting chart then the dimension chart to find the shocks I needed. The ones I got for my truck are the Monroe Sensatrac PN 5850. It has an L2 top mount and LS47 lower which matches the factory mounts, a compressed length of 12" and extended length of 19". It was the closest thing I could find and is actually listed for a Corvette in the application guide. Hope this helps.

I'd been looking at the 5850 shocks as well but came up with 9.5" comp and 14" ext.4.4" of travel. L1 and ls14 mounts corvette
Also a 555003 with 9.6" comp and 14.75 ext 5.1" travel RV shock

Brian ...

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by XXL

.....the one I chose is actually for a Frod pickup

Obviously, we both had the same brilliant thought process. But..... I selected a shock for a Chevy truck & you picked one for a 'Frod'.

I'll let the rest of the board decide your fate . . ......

[XXL]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Obviously, we both had the same brilliant thought process. But..... I selected a shock for a Chevy truck & you picked one for a 'Frod'.

I'll let the rest of the board decide your fate . . ......

What's that rack of yours off of?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by XXL

What's that rack of yours off of?

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[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

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DM uses MII...

[SCOTI]

Oh.... I didn't realize the question was about the Dropmember (since it's not installed yet).

[XXL]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Obviously, we both had the same brilliant thought process. But..... I selected a shock for a Chevy truck & you picked one for a 'Frod'.

I'll let the rest of the board decide your fate . . ......

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Oh.... I didn't realize the question was about the Dropmember (since it's not installed yet).

Phew. That little jab took a lot of posts

[SCOTI]

XXL = 1
Scoti = 0

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by XXL

Monroe# Top Bottom Comp Ext
32228 L1 LS26 12.875 21.375
32231 L1 LS26 13.375 22.875

I just installed a pair of the second model on the Wallet Eater.

Just wanted to close the loop on this and say thanks again for the input.

I ended up going with a Monroe Sensa-Trac 37037

No more shock limited travel. I have almost 10" of rear travel now That's more than enough for my purposes.

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That's a 16" ruler:








Now I need to do something about that exhaust...

[XXL]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Just wanted to close the loop on this and say thanks again for the input.

I ended up going with a Monroe Sensa-Trac 37037

No more shock limited travel. I have almost 10" of rear travel now That's more than enough for my purposes.

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Good choice!

And that KYB looks like it's got another couple hundred thousand miles of life left in it

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by XXL

Good choice!

And that KYB looks like it's got another couple hundred thousand miles of life left in it

Those KYBs were f'n hosed from being over extended by the bags. One actually started leaking

[67L30WGN]

Although your application is a little different from mine, I'm curious, if you can remember back to when your KYB's were still working, how they compare with the Monroes for ride. I've always had KYB's in my cars, but was considering the Sensatracs for my stock truck, thinking they'd provide a slightly more comfortable, if less performance minded, ride.

[Slmd92DIME]

That burb is bad

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by 67L30WGN

Although your application is a little different from mine, I'm curious, if you can remember back to when your KYB's were still working, how they compare with the Monroes for ride. I've always had KYB's in my cars, but was considering the Sensatracs for my stock truck, thinking they'd provide a slightly more comfortable, if less performance minded, ride.

I'm not going to be able to make a direct comparison yet because I also removed the rear sway bar when I switched to the monroes. I can let you know after I put the hellwig on there. But FWIW I thought the KYBs felt great in the stock config.

[67L30WGN]

I installed a set of Sensatracs on my stock truck today. They are firmer than I expected based on the marketing description, but not so firm as to be uncomfortable. I like them and am glad I didn't go with something firmer. They go a long way toward helping "Annie" (Shy Anne) ride more like a car.