Suburbazine

Well, I've done lots of digging. Even looked at QA1 and other manufacturers. I can't seem to find any offerings of a shock (monotube or otherwise) that meets the specs of 22" extended/13.7" compressed (the extended length can be +/- 1"). Heims are a requirement as I need the shock to line up on mounts that are off-angle (and are a PITA to cut/reweld). Preferably a monotube design as that will give me more room behind the tires, although anything is fine at this point.

Valving has to be very stiff. 5000lb truck and want a very sporty ride.

Impossible?

I'm converting to 8-lug 14-bolt semifloat with an electronic locker.

Atomic

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By heim ends do you mean the typical bolt through with bushing style? The rubber bushing allows some misalignment angle...

Suburbazine

It actually needs to be a spherical-style Heim joint. The bushing type won't allow enough angle.

What I'm looking for may not exist. I was certain that Bilstein had some in the 6100 series but I couldn't find them.

The problem is shown on the bottom picture:

DrX

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Like these? AFCO 3870BG Afco Big Gun Twin Tube Coil Over Shocks - Free Shipping on All Orders @ JEGS

Or just fab up some new shock brackets...they would need to be modified anyway to use this style of shock.

I went with AFCO 3890 shocks to get a little more extension. But they do not come standard with Big Gun valving...had to have them re-valved. AFCO could probably build something appropriate if ordering directly from them.

Atomic

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The easiest thing is to just weld on some new shock brackets. Ive seen pairs of brackets for like $20.

dirt track racer 81

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Dirt track shocks.. What's on the front and back of my truck..
Speedwaymotors
Daymotorsports
Smileys racing products.. Search thru those..

Mikey 97Z M6

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Try calling Viking shocks. They produce/sell heim joints so they might be able to substitute a heim on the rod-end side of the shock and put together a custom setup for you.

I'm glad I saw this thread. I've been looking into the 9.5" rearend for my Tahoe as well. Keep us updated on what you come up with for a solution.

Mike

Suburbazine

It's looking cheaper to cut the shock mounts off the bad axle and weld them on the new one. Now I just have to find a welder to come to me lol.

Jordan927

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Ballistic Smooth-Body Emulsion Shock

This should help you out

AKlowriderZ71

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This is what I would do.