Shock type advise

[Brew]

I have the rear lifted 4inches with pucks under springs. So stock shocks are too short & top out frequently. 
 

anybody know which shocks would be suitable? I’m just learning the metrics & the guys at the Autoparts places I visited were little to no help.

 

 

[cny first gen 71]

Shocks for a full size gm like impala are the same thing but longer they may work for you.

[Brew]

Stock shocks are

20 7/8 inches extended length

8 1/8 “ stroke

12 3/4 “ compressed length

 

i can’t find any with longer extended length

[Scott S.]

You might have to look into off road outfitters to find something longer.

[Brew]

Update.

I found Monroe 5820

they have 3.75 inches more travel so they may just work. They arrive tomorrow. Hope they work. Local mechanic’s shop very confident they will.

[Brew]

18 minutes ago, Scott S. said:

You might have to look into off road outfitters to find something longer.

They all want to build an adapter or order a kit. I want direct fit. 

[Scott S.]

And make more money off of you...... Nice guys. 

[Brew]

Well, they aren’t a charity. I get that. And I bet they don’t much care for giving out free advise on how to diy 

[Brew]

 

Here is the lifting puck or ‘spacer’ info. I bought mine on eBay 

 

 

[Scott S.]

Depends on the person..... I've found a few that were pretty helpful.

[420ponies]

Wow, Now that is some puck. You must have tire clearance issues. I have Moog Vari-rate springs, 275/60/15 on a 5" positive order rim. No rubbing issues no matter how much stuff I have in the trunk.

[Scott S.]

Trying the "wedge" look ?

[cny first gen 71]

They also make a spacer for the top of the shocks (or used to) I used a set of them on a camaro to get a little extra lift out of the air shocks. You do t need them for lift but may help with length.

[John S]

Many years ago when I had my 1966 Impala SS I put those top shock spacers in because I lifted my rear springs the same way and needed more travel. It changed the angle of the shock absorbers and ripped the spacers out of the frame crossmember where they mounted. Nothing a wire feed welder and some metal couldn’t fix.  Personally I think those top shock spacers are a “bad idea”.

John S

[Brew]

On 3/10/2022 at 1:46 PM, 420ponies said:

Wow, Now that is some puck. You must have tire clearance issues. I have Moog Vari-rate springs, 275/60/15 on a 5" positive order rim. No rubbing issues no matter how much stuff I have in the trunk.

I just like the raked look, I’ve got no no rubbing issues

[420ponies]

By the way, those are 235/60/15" on the front, 15x7 wheels

[Brew]

I took it for a test drive today with new shocks. Great ride . No topping out. Good fix !

 

Monroe 5820 OESpectrum shocks 

don’t cut the restraint strap on shocks until AFTER getting nuts/bolts at least threaded together. Shock may be too long to connect bottom bolt if you do cut it 

[cny first gen 71]

Just curious what model are they originally for?

[Brew]

On 3/12/2022 at 4:08 PM, cny first gen 71 said:

Just curious what model are they originally for?

I have no idea. We just looked at the metrics. 

[cny first gen 71]

OK was just wondering because back in the day I know the full size gm shocks were a couple inches longer. I assume they just consolidated to lessen inventory. Glad it worked out for you.