Vortec Lover's '98 K1500 Build

[MSCustoms]

Im a little confused. The shocks only smoothen out the ride over a bump and don't hold any weight.

 

[iEnding]

How much of a difference to the 3/4 shocks make in height?

 

[95C1500]

How much of a difference to the 3/4 shocks make in height?

shocks themselves, nothing...

 

[Vortec Lover]

How much of a difference to the 3/4 shocks make in height?

no difference- shocks don't give lift. Shocks are just that: shock absorbers. They are held up by little tabs on the axle and frame- too much weight and they'll snap off. You can't use air shocks or anything like on these trucks and expect to use them.

Springs / blocks / aal are the only ways to gain height in the back.

 

[MSCustoms]

no difference- shocks don't give lift. Shocks are just that: shock absorbers. They are held up by little tabs on the axle and frame- too much weight and they'll snap off. You can't use air shocks or anything like on these trucks and expect to use them.

Springs / blocks / aal are the only ways to gain height in the back.

However, the longer length shocks give you more travel

 

[Vortec Lover]

However, the longer length shocks give you more travel

bingo

 

[thz71]

Im a little confused. The shocks only smoothen out the ride over a bump and don't hold any weight.

yeah they control compression and rebound of the springs is what they do

no difference- shocks don't give lift. Shocks are just that: shock absorbers. They are held up by little tabs on the axle and frame- too much weight and they'll snap off. You can't use air shocks or anything like on these trucks and expect to use them.

Springs / blocks / aal are the only ways to gain height in the back.

or a shackle flip haha

However, the longer length shocks give you more travel

they limit the travel less, flexible springs are what gives you more travel/flex

 

[hawkeyez71]

http://ottumwa.craigslist.org/pts/3603734439.html
Here ya go lol

 

[Vortec Lover]

http://ottumwa.craigslist.org/pts/3603734439.html
Here ya go lol

funny, I was just talking about those in the chat thread

I offered the guy $750, he countered $850.

But I'm thinking I might pass, because apparently they are an inch wider, but 0.02 SHORTER than 285/75, which I don't really want... if they were 305/75 I'd probably go for it.

Thanks for posting the link up though!!

 

[hawkeyez71]

haha no problem