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Jun 8, 2011 | 06:36 AM

KoolAidMan888

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quick shock question

Hey guys i bought Skyjacker nitro 8000 shocks.. for the rear shocks i had to turn the bottom shock mount just a little to make them fit.... soo the question.. as of now when the truck is just sitting there the shocks are fully extended when i put the shock in i didnt comprese it like i had to the front... should the shock be compressed a little or is it supposed to be fully extended ??? i dont remeber what the old ones came out like

Jun 8, 2011 | 01:34 PM

cablemanF250

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I checked mine, even though i have Pro Comps ES9000, on my F250's rear they are about half compressed to allow travel in both directions, you might need longer shocks.

Jun 8, 2011 | 01:37 PM

mwsF250

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They need to be able to extend at least a few inches. You do not want the shock to be the travel limiter - not only will it result in a horrible ride, it will destroy the shock.