measuring shocks
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measuring shocks
I am looking at replacing my shocks. When I call the parts stores they wont give me the application number because they are afraid I will go somewhere else for my buisness. I am not sure how to measure the shocks. I am looking at getting either Rancho RS9000 or RS5000. Do I measure the distance of the shocks as the truck sits level? Or, do I measure the travel the shock has? The extended length or the collapsed length? I have a '76 F150 4x4 with the High Boy lift. Any ideas on how I can find out my application number would be great!
Thank you for your help!
Jake
Thank you for your help!
Jake
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From: Toronto, Canada
measuring shocks
Forget those pain in the butt dealers and go straight to rancho,
1-888-go-rancho. They'll also tell ya how to measure your truck for new shocks.
I believe that the compressed length of the shock has to be compared to the bumpstop to frame minimum length.
Matt
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1978 F250 4x4 - 351M
Don't crush them, restore them!
1-888-go-rancho. They'll also tell ya how to measure your truck for new shocks.
I believe that the compressed length of the shock has to be compared to the bumpstop to frame minimum length.
Matt
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/User_files/3ae0a7e34062b4ad.jpg https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/User_files/3ae0a7b33fe32dbb.jpg
1978 F250 4x4 - 351M
Don't crush them, restore them!
