Correct Front Shock Length
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Subzero
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Correct Front Shock Length
I bought some KYB shocks off summit for my truck. I accidentally bought 2 pairs of front shocks instead of a full set. But both pairs are different lengths, one is 17.5 inches the other is 14.5 inches measuring the actual body of the shock itself- not the stud or the mounting eye. Which is the correct length for a stock height truck? Summit said both are correct but I know too long of a shock can allow the coil spring to move when it's lifted up on a jack.
1972 F100 Sport Custom-2WD, Aqua Blue and Wimbleton White, LWB, 302 V8 and C4 trans, P/S, P/B - under construction
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C
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Subzero
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Re: Correct Front Shock Length
I solved this one, went to Autozone and bought a mid grade Gabriel shock for the truck to compare it to my KYB shocks and return it. The 14.5 inch length is the correct one according to Autozone. On another note, the Gabriel shock is way more soft than the KYB. I'm not building a race truck but I think the stiffer ride might help out some 
. Glad I spent the extra $50 and got the KYB ones.
. Glad I spent the extra $50 and got the KYB ones.1972 F100 Sport Custom-2WD, Aqua Blue and Wimbleton White, LWB, 302 V8 and C4 trans, P/S, P/B - under construction
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C