2.25" Leaf Spring Flip and Upgrade

[a32axo]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'm not a fan of the KYB Gas-A-Just line of shocks because the ones I've messed with (on C10's & G-body Malibus )were way to stiff/harsh. RCD (Race Car Dynamics) used to offer re-valved Bilsteins but I just chacked their site & they don't list info/dimensions like they used to.

Now that you know your ride height shock dimension, I would add/subtract 3-3.5" from that dimension for your searches. So look for these approximate dimensions:

8" fully compressed
11.5 ride height (mid point)
15" fully extended

Ride tech has some NICE shocks (HQ Series) that are adjustable for rebound so you could dial them in to suit your exact needs. They have a killer warranty but are expensive vs. off the shelf/non-adjustable shocks.

So basically that’s a stock front shock size
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[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by a32axo

So basically that’s a stock front shock size
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It's close. Seems I recall 10.5" @ midpoint but that's based on my Bilsteins. Different mfr's do have different dimensions.

Off the shelf shocks might have different valving based on the shocks spec'd position (front or rear). You're options:

A) Some adjustable shocks w/close dimensions.
B) Fab up some different shock brackets to allow the correct app shocks to fit/work.
C) Search catalogs for shocks that have similar dimensions/mounts that should work w/your set-up. If you find some, it could be trial & error on how 'well' they work.