Shock Extenders

[Devious02]

Should I be using my shock extenders if i have a 5" drop sping in the rear with Belltech SP drop shocks?

 

[chistoso]

No. Extenders are for if your running stock shocks..

 

[Devious02]

Is their anything bad that could happen if I'm running them like do they not work right or????

 

[NORCAL SS]

make sure to get the right length ones. The djm rear springs are very short so when you jack up the truck if the shock is to long it will pop out on you.

 

[Devious02]

make sure to get the right length ones. The djm rear springs are very short so when you jack up the truck if the shock is to long it will pop out on you.

I have the Belltech SP 3-4" drop shock in the rear would that be enough or should I use the shock extender?

 

[chistoso]

I would take them off. You're probably over extend them to the point where they'll pop out on you. Belltech SP's ride very smooth on lowered trucks. I had them on my Tahoe with a 5" drop and really liked the ride. Without extenders of course..

 

[Devious02]

Wow that's all I have to say that was like if I had no shocks in the rear. Like night and day thanks.

 

[Tahoewhat]

So to understand this better. Shock extenders are only for stock shocks. Fixing to drop my tahoe this weekend 5305 springs rear,3/4 keys up front but going to need shocks on a budget for right now. So if keep the stock shocks, i need to use the shock ext. and if i get others then dont put shock ext.?

 

[NORCAL SS]

yes if you use stock shocks use extenders. If you get shorter shocks no need for them. This is why the djm 00-06 rear hardware kit has no shock extenders on them thats becaus your supposed to use a 20.5 inch long shock instead of stock one.

 

[Lowered On them Thangs]

Was wondering what is the best shock to replace the oem shocks, I am running the extenders on a 2/3 DJM drop kit the extenders came with my set but ready to get rid of them thanks