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What size shocks for 6inch Lift?

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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 2:59 PM
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Default What size shocks for 6inch Lift?
Hey, I got a 1998 chevy k1500 with a 6inch susp' lift, I NEED new shocks and I'm trying to find the right size to get online. Has anyone measured a truck this style with this size lift before?
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How ever much it lifted the back is how much longer shocks you need. Generally a 6" up front lift, lifts the back up 4-5"" so it's level. So get a 4-5" longer shock
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Oh okay, I have a 3inch body lift too, but I think it's all level.
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The 3" body lift doesn't come into play when lookin for shocks...do you remember how big the stock block was and then how big the new block was?
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The block in the rear? If I measure that compared to the old block do I just add that to my stock shock length?
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Yessir...say it gave you 4" of lift in the rear. Well lifted shock applications will say for up to 4" of lift in the rear and so on
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That makes sense. Thanks for turning my common sense button on. I went with some Rancho shocks, got good reviews on them. Thanks again.
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