shock length with 2" coil lift

[damon]

OK, you have me straight now on the shock replacement procedure, and it's nice to know that I can replace the shocks without removing the coils. And thanks for the heads-up.



But, I will add coils in the next year or less, and now I'm not sure that I can buy a Rancho or Bilstein shock that will fit with stock coils, and work with the 2" lift as well.



The Bilstein rep. told me that the OEM replacements, part #B46-2129, will fit stock of course, but would top out if I add the 2" coils. I am assuming that I would have the same trouble with Rancho. At the same time, Bilstein makes a shock for a 3" lift, but it will not work with stock coils..... catch 22, unless I do it all at once.



How did you guys deal with this ?



TIA

 

[Bob Wagner]

if you buy bilstein get the Heavy Duty Shocks





BE5-2549 front



BE5-2550 rear



I love mine



special TDR prices to at the off road warehouse just down the road from ya 1 800 341 7757

 

[damon]

are they longer than stock, or just stronger dampening ?

 

[JR2]

I think the deal is that they will work... The ones you listed are for light duty... . like a half ton truck. Check out this thread for group purchase info as well as part #'s.



JR2





One edit I will add that guys have said that with the Skyjacker D25 replacemnt coils the stock shocks have been just fine.

 

[stevek]

I just did it (D25 coils and stock height Bilsteins) two weeks ago or so and so far there have been no problems at all 100% better than the stock setup was without a doubt...

 

[Kyle]

2" lift with eom-length shocks

In installed a 2" front lift (Skyjacker) a while back. My lift did NOT increase wheel travel, it just lifted everything up 2".



So, I used oem-length shocks by cutting down the upper shock mounts. Just cut the 3 legs off half-way, rotate 1/3, overlap by 2" and weld them back together. Painted them red to match the new springs. The whole thing took about an hour (except for the painting). If you mess up you can get a pair of new shock mounts for about $50 at the dealer. Did it all on the bench with a stick welder -- nothing fancy, but they're stronger than stock (if that matters) and they look OK.



Can't do this on the back though (if you lift it too).



The best thing is that you have more shocks to choose from if they're oem-length.



My biggest regret was to install Edelbrock IAS shocks -- too pricey and too soft.