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Cshenker1121
03-13-2016, 08:50 AM
Guys im in a bind and am looking for ideas. I am baffled on shock angle for my truck, stock position i heard is too much at an angle for the shock to work correctly, the now upper shock mounts i bought ( i mounted the shock mount where the shock wasnt in a bind and this is where it wasnt tweaked in any way) will make the shock body hit the upper control arm shaft bolt when compressed down. Do you guys recommend any fixes? it doesnt help that the control arm company i went with isnt really beneficial to the geometry i desire, which is why i am having to go with a stock spindle and a 4" hotchkis drop spring, instead of a 2" drop spindle and a 2" drop spring. which in theory will require me to run a shorter shock. can i use the stock location and be alright? or should i get the plate out and make some mounts thatll work.124966124967

RobNoLimit
03-16-2016, 08:53 AM
It would help if you let us know who the parts manufacturer is. Fist I would recommend An upper shock mount from Portebuilt - But, this will move the upper mounting point up, and you may need a longer shock. I'm not sure why the A-arm would force you to use a 4" spring instead of 2 1/2" spindle and a 2" spring. Also, you may want to swap to bearings in the shocks, to help reduce the binding as the suspension cycles.

Peter Mc Mahon
03-16-2016, 09:37 AM
Rob did you at one time publish an article on how to make the suspension on these trucks handle better? If so, can you send me a link?
Thanks.