Measuring Shock Size

[Drahcir495]

I need to know how to measure a shock so that I can replace it with the correct size. The thing is it a 5.5” lift but instead of the stud post on the front shocks, I have the ?JKS ? Adapter that replaces this with the standard shock setup. I can’t find my receipt for the ones on there that I’m sure has  the length on it. Going with the Bilstiens (spelling?) if that matters. 

[89 MJ]

I believe it should be measure the distance between mounts at ride height, at full droop, and then at full compression. 

[Drahcir495]

19 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

I believe it should be measure the distance between mounts at ride height, at full droop, and then at full compression. 

I will take those measurements 

[ghetdjc320]

Normally I measure full compression and static ride height. That  dimension should be approx 60% of your shock travel. Make sure your bump stops bottom out before you shock does and that will be your collapsed length. 

[Drahcir495]

Called everywhere to try to figure out what sized shocks are needed for my lift - even Bilstien. They sent me to Shock surplus to try to figure out the correct size shocks. They needed the fully extended and collapsed measurements to find the correct ones. I ended up having to remove one front and rear shock to get the measurements. These are on the way ->

 

* 26” full extension and 16” collapsed, both center of eye to eye.

[Drahcir495]

On 10/25/2024 at 4:35 AM, ghetdjc320 said:

Normally I measure full compression and static ride height. That  dimension should be approx 60% of your shock travel. Make sure your bump stops bottom out before you shock does and that will be your collapsed length. 

Thank you. I will have to check that with my floor jack when I get the truck back home.