SOA Shocks

[TheWarTapes]

I think I have searched all over the site, but I know I'm missing the answer to my latest question. I did the CUCV SOA swap. Im really hoping some of you remember what part numbers you used for extended shocks. Since shocks on this truck will be more cosmetic than anything Im not going Bilstein or anything crazy. I do have my measurements, but I trust fellow enthusiasts more than the pierced 20 year old behind the Autozone computer. I did see some Pro Comp numbers mentioned on the zone but I had no luck finding any online.

Thank you!

[ou719]

I have some ranchos on my soa, they are the adjustable type I could look for some part numbers if you are interested in something like that.

[poolmike]

I have the same axles as you. I used the Ford F250 upper mounts, which opportunity for long shocks. The ride is much better so far.


The same mounts used in this thread....

http://www.wranglerforum.com/f8/brok...unt-18566.html

[TheWarTapes]

Thanks for the quick replies. OU719-The Rancho part numbers would be great.
poolmike-Those look perfect for this application. I didnt see what year F250 they are used on. I will be getting some weld on shock tabs as soon as I figure where I want to place them.

[poolmike]

I used the stock CUCV tabs. With that I used RS5036 shocks

[TheWarTapes]

When the guy cut the axles out of the CUCV he torched part of the shock brackets too.

[TheWarTapes]

Can anyone remember what rear shocks they used with the 14 Bolt/shackle flip? Looks like most people are using some blocks as well to get the butt end level with the front??

[poolmike]

All you have to do is take a measurement from the mounting points, and check out the shock manufacture's website. Rancho has all of the info on their site. Your mounts might be different than everyone elses.

[HUMMER103]

I did a spring over on my truck last spring and I replaced the front shock mounts with the Ford truck ones also. I let the truck extend all the way on jackstands and then added another inch or so to the extended length. I def would make these measurements yourself since every truck is going to be a little different (like mine I took leaves out of each pack). Anyway I ended up just ordering some ProChumps at my 4wheel parts store for like 30 or 40-something bucks each. If I recall I found their sizes online but the people at the stores or online will know this too. Performances wise I guess they work ok, I've never had new shocks on my truck and I've run it without shocks for years also. From some of the reviews and personal experience if your still running stock or somewhat stock leaf springs in your truck you're not going to tell much of a difference if you got triple bypass kings or some $30 twin tube in there like me. If you want I could try and dig up some pictures of when I first put everything together.

Side Note: It sounds like your using the CUCV axles so this might not be a problem but with the stock axles spung over and ford truck front shock mounts the body of the shock (at the axle end) will get smashed by the corner of the U-Bolt plate at full flex. My shocks still seem to work and it didn't puncture them so im still running them.