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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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Need Help Dual front shock ???

Im trying to do a frame swap from a '79 4x4 to a '78 cab and bed. When ordering a 4" lift no options were given for a twin shock front end. Were these common on F-150?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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1978 thru 1979 F150 4x4 Explorers and 1978 thru 1979 Bronco's came with Dual Front Shock Absorbers.

Go to Superlift.com and refer to superlift shock absorber part #85300 compressed length of 15.500 inch and extended length 26.000 inch
or Go to GoRancho.com and refer to Ranch shock absorber part #RS5017 compressed length of 15.125 inch and extended length 25.250 inch

A good check is to measure the center of eyehole on front shock mount to the eye hole on top mount. And then you can check which shock will work better for you.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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1975Ford, Thanks I'll check it out.
 
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