Which Stock Shock Mounts?
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Which Stock Shock Mounts?
i have the option of using the older style shock mounts with the stud that comes off the back of the spring bucket or the newer style with the seperate bracket and the stud on the top of the shock. Is there any reason to choose one over the other? it on a 1/2 ton 4wd with no lift.
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I am the first to admit that I am easily confused, and this one is pretty confusing to me.
You asked about shocks and mounting designs and made a reference to studs on both.
Not quite clear on what you are asking, nor do I know what you are trying to accomplish.
Are you changing out some coil spring mounts and have a choice in shock styles?
Maybe a litttle more information.
Shocks with loop ends tend to be more desireable and have a greater amount of options, as well as sizes, but I know not what you are up to so I cant really take a guess here.
You asked about shocks and mounting designs and made a reference to studs on both.
Not quite clear on what you are asking, nor do I know what you are trying to accomplish.
Are you changing out some coil spring mounts and have a choice in shock styles?
Maybe a litttle more information.
Shocks with loop ends tend to be more desireable and have a greater amount of options, as well as sizes, but I know not what you are up to so I cant really take a guess here.
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hey man i know exactly what your talking about. My 71 f-100 4x4 has the front shock mounts that have the top mounting pin sticking out from the rear side of the top coil spring retaining cups. The shocks are top and bottom eyelets. But i have also seen when i look up replacement front shocks theyre almost all the top stud style. Its like my truck is backwards because i have dual eylet shocks up front and top stud, bottom eyelet shocks in the rear. i was thinking about ordering the shocks for a 78-79 bronco and using the broncos front for my rear and the broncos rear for my front. Its confusing and frusrating dude i know.
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Hanker is right. but let me explain a lil more. I have a 77 f-150 4x4 that ive been wanting to fix up to be a nice driver. no lift. but i recently discovered the fram is rotted through. I also have a frame from a 75 that ive considered using for this build platform. the 75 coil buckets have a stud sticking off the back of the coil bucket for the top shock loop. (loops on both ends of shocks) The 77 uses a seperate bracket for the top shock mount with a hole in it to mount the shock. (stud on top of shock, loop on bottom, like rears) Is there really any reason to use one style over the other? like i said its a stock build so stock length shocks should work either way. Thanks again.
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I wouldn't say there is any reason really for or against one style or another for everyday driving folks. Sure offroad guys have their preference, but we typically make our own shock mounts anyways.
The shock towers should bolt onto the frame (those on my 74 do - stud type shock), so just swap then for the ones you want, or those with less rot/rust. Just remember to ask for the shock that corresponds to the year shock mount you use when at the parts counter...
The shock towers should bolt onto the frame (those on my 74 do - stud type shock), so just swap then for the ones you want, or those with less rot/rust. Just remember to ask for the shock that corresponds to the year shock mount you use when at the parts counter...
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