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Offline forked horn

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SOA shocks
« on: 04/17/07 - 01:11PM »
I want to put new shocks on the Cj now that it is SOA. Do i order shock for zero  lift or for the lift height I got from doing the SOA??
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Offline YJ_Aaron

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Re: SOA shocks
« Reply #1 on: 04/17/07 - 01:26PM »
Your best bet is to cycle the supension and measure the length you need at full compression as well as full droop.  Then order a set to fit those specifications.  

Does the bottom of your shock attach to the spring plate?
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Re: SOA shocks
« Reply #2 on: 04/17/07 - 01:27PM »
It would be best to stretch out the flex and measure for what you need.  You could go through a lot of shocks getting the correct extended length and compressed length.
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Re: SOA shocks
« Reply #3 on: 04/17/07 - 01:30PM »
Didn't I jus tsay that?  :afightee:
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Re: SOA shocks
« Reply #4 on: 04/17/07 - 01:37PM »
By a few seconds...

Also moving this to Tech forum.
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Re: SOA shocks
« Reply #5 on: 04/18/07 - 10:49AM »
yes the bottom of the shock does mount to the spring plate. that is what I figure I would have to do. Thanks for the support.
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Re: SOA shocks
« Reply #6 on: 04/18/07 - 10:55AM »
IF I remember correctly a shock for 4" kit will be close to correct length.  Leaving you like 3-4" of compression before it bottomed out.  Measuring would be your best bet though.

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