longer shocks then lift
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longer shocks then lift
hey, i searched but cudnt find the info i need.. i have a 3 inch lift and need new shocks. i plan to do another 2 inches of lift in the future.. can i run 4.5-5inch lift shocks? or would that give me problems. i rather not buy 3 inch shocks, then in few months get 5inch shocks. thanks
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From what I have read longer shocks on a shorter lift will mess up the shocks. Get the shocks for the right lift. Want to go higher, do it all at once.
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How would that mess up the shocks? As long as you aren't bottoming on the shock body it should be fine and give you more droop.
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From what I understand, hope someone else chimes in to correct me. The shock will be driving compressed, not all the way, but will be. Also giving it a more chance to bottom out. Shocks are to be compressed then released. Not having some compression constantly, hope that makes sense...
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As long as its not bottoming out it will be ok..obviously not ideal.
As far as what shocks to buy..either buy crappy *** white body shocks or spend the coin on nice shocks like bilsteins.
As far as what shocks to buy..either buy crappy *** white body shocks or spend the coin on nice shocks like bilsteins.
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Not trying to pic a fight, but basically he would have to stay on smooth roads not to bottom out? Or is he okay on roads, and just worry about bottoming out while wheeling?
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thanks everyone for the responses, im gonna pull the trigger on some 4.5 shocks and do some bumpstops. i will only be rolling the 3inch lift for about 3-5 months so they wont go thru too much abuse.
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From what I understand, hope someone else chimes in to correct me. The shock will be driving compressed, not all the way, but will be. Also giving it a more chance to bottom out. Shocks are to be compressed then released. Not having some compression constantly, hope that makes sense...
should answer your questions.
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