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#44163 11/13/2001 9:04 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 90 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 90 | I have a 1953 1/2 ton undergoing a frame-up rest. It is now sitting on its (old) tires and I installed a newly rebuilt 3.55:1 rearend last weekend. The dual acting shocks (from CD) wont reach the frame mounts - lacks about 1-2 inches. I have new springs (from same source) since one of the originals was busted. Could it be simply that the Cab and about 1000 pounds of sheet metal are missing? Has anyone else experienced this phenomena? Cheers | | |
#44164 11/14/2001 3:46 AM | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 | Terry,
The new springs and lack of weight on the frame are all factors in the shocks not reaching their mounts. You'll probably have to wait until the suspension settles to install the shocks.
Do yourself a favor and measure the compression and extension of those shock so you can get an idea of their travel and also the midpoint which is where you want the shock to be at it's installed height. If it doesn't look like that shock is going to meet those requirements, you might want to send them back and get a longer set.
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#44165 11/14/2001 4:15 AM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 90 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 90 | Thanks for the tip. I guess that makes sense to find the mid point since I don't expect to be loading this truck up to it's capacity. It sure did ride nice when I first got it in 1972. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | The listing for the shocks are Gabriel for the rear is 82155. The extended is 20.7 in, collapsed 12.34 in, stroke is 8.36. The only problem with the shocks is they are what is called classic and not up to today's standards. I have them on my 1954 and I would like to find rebound adjustable shocks. I have looked and called high end shocks companies and they are not interested in helping even though I have all the measurements. I only think about the shocks after a long trip. Btw I just put 0ver 1700 miles on the truck last weekend.
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