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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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flip axled shocks

just flipped the axle on my swb.... took helper spring off and used a mopar spring perch that was about 1" thickness so i am expecting atleast a 6" drop. any suggestions on what shock to use and do i have to relocate them? and also what degree should the rear end be sitting at?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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You'll probably have to measure the travel that the shocks will be going through and see if stock shocks will work. I prefer Monroe or KYB's.
Here's a link for pinion angle...
http://jniolon.clubfte.com/driveline...nephasing.html
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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but i did take away approximately 6" so i think i would have to special order wouldn't i?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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You may have to go behind the counter and measure shocks to find a shorter set with the same ends that fit your truck.
 
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