sammy
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Gaz shocks body length calculations
Hi,
Please can someone check my calculations before I order!
Frame is a +4 wide book chasis (cortina front uprights) but with custom IRS rear end using Sierra diff.
Front Shock mounts:
- ride height: 10 1/2"
- bump stop: 9 1/2"
Rear Shock mounts:
- ride height: 9"
- bump stop: 8"
For the front, Gaz shocks with a closed length of 8 1/2" (gives 9 1/2" bump and has an open length of 12" ) should be ok.
For the rear, I could go for the Gaz shocks of closed length 7" (the bump stop adds 1" ) but the fully open length is only 9" so I
would not have any available sag.
The 7.5" closed length shock would give plenty of sag (10" open length), but only allow 1/2" upward movement of the wheel!
I guess if I move my upper shock mount up slightly then I could go with the 7.5" closed length shocks.
This is how the rear shock mounts are at the moment:
Thanks!
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