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e015475 · 12-22-2016, 02:28 PM

Great advice - thanks. That's the kind of info I need and the best reason to post a build thread is to tap into the great experience here.

Sized the shock/suspension so that the shock was the droop limit and the airbag was the compressed limit.

A Jag OE coilover shock is only about 3" of travel and I have about 5.5" in these shocks.

At my normal ride height, about a beer can height off the running board, I should be about in the middle of the shock's travel range. Like you said, I realize if I run the suspension up high it will be at the shock's limit and ride like crap.

Will run the ones I've got, but if I have to, I can still build a little tower for the top mount and still clear the bed wood for a longer shock, as you suggest.

12-22-2016, 02:28 PM	#20
e015475 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 761	Re: 49 GMC Five Window Great advice - thanks. That's the kind of info I need and the best reason to post a build thread is to tap into the great experience here. Sized the shock/suspension so that the shock was the droop limit and the airbag was the compressed limit. A Jag OE coilover shock is only about 3" of travel and I have about 5.5" in these shocks. At my normal ride height, about a beer can height off the running board, I should be about in the middle of the shock's travel range. Like you said, I realize if I run the suspension up high it will be at the shock's limit and ride like crap. Will run the ones I've got, but if I have to, I can still build a little tower for the top mount and still clear the bed wood for a longer shock, as you suggest.