MNorby Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I unbolted my shocks and jacked up truck and measured how much extension is needed for stock shocks is needed. When the UCA stopped on the service stop the shock was 1/2" away. For the DIY guy you will need a spacer with a 1/2" ID and 1/2" long and I would do a 1" OD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraHD17 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Literally cut the round nub off the stock shock nuts (they are useless with the spacers anyway as the bottom of the nut is not threaded for about 3/8" ) and drill them out so they slip over the studs. Voila... free shock spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot556 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 What shocks can I buy to avoid the need for a shock space all together? When I lifted my Jeep, it came with longer springs and shocks so no brackets were required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNorby Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Bilstein 24253161 and Fox 983-50-005 specify they fit with 1-1.5" of lift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraHD17 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, MNorby said: Bilstein 24253161 and Fox 983-50-005 specify they fit with 1-1.5" of lift The Bilsteins are the exact same length as the stock shocks... laid them side by side to compare. I just put them on a buddies 2014 2500hd and we built shock spacers out of the original shock nuts. There is no actual levelling shock, from them anyway, that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNorby Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Good to know. I was just going by manufacture information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraHD17 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Maybe the Fox ones are longer but I honestly doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy5 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I installed a rancho leveling kit with new tortion keys on my ‘17 2500 HD. The kit I bought came with new longer rancho shocks. (eBay $215) Rancho # rosrs66351r5, the kit says you can run 33” tires but I have 34.5” (295/70r18)nitto mtr’s with very little rubbing on inner fender liner on full turn. Pretty easy to install and the ride is not really stiff. Need a tortion bar unloading tool to do the job yourself. Either way you lift it you should get a alignment after so you don’t chew through your tires. Westy5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocnrol Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I installed a rancho leveling kit with new tortion keys on my ‘17 2500 HD. The kit I bought came with new longer rancho shocks. (eBay $215) Rancho # rosrs66351r5, the kit says you can run 33” tires but I have 34.5” (295/70r18)nitto mtr’s with very little rubbing on inner fender liner on full turn. Pretty easy to install and the ride is not really stiff. Need a tortion bar unloading tool to do the job yourself. Either way you lift it you should get a alignment after so you don’t chew through your tires. Westy5 Nice truck! Sent from my STH100-1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Targa1us Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 I had a ready lift level kit installed on my Sierra 2500 and it came with the shock extensions. I had purchased a new in package Zone Off Road 2" front shock ext. before I had it leveled by my local shop. So now I have a new in pack shock ext. if anyone is interested. I paid $20.00 for the front shock ext. I'm selling the new in pack Zone Off road for $20.00 Free shipping in the lower 48 Seems like I don't have enough post to place this ad in the market place, so I posted in here If anyone is interest, please PM me. Will ship USPS priority mail Paypal is fine Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocnrol Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I have to admit, I didn't think this was needed. Like a lot of guys on here, my truck is leveled by just turning up to stock keys. I had never taken my truck off road, or down really rough roads while it was stock, so I had no reference as to how it would've sounded doing that. After the level, I've had it off road lots, but I found the front end quite noisy with clunking sounds. Through a bit of a fluke, I ran into SierraHD17 this week while out of town, and spent some time talking with him, and he described the same noises from his buddy's truck before adding the shock spacers.I added some to mine yesterday... and what do you know... no more clunking from the front end. I'm a believer now, and will recommend this step going forward. I actually think it improved the ride too....Sent from my BBD100-2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targa1us Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 2 hours ago, rocnrol said: I have to admit, I didn't think this was needed. Like a lot of guys on here, my truck is leveled by just turning up to stock keys. I had never taken my truck off road, or down really rough roads while it was stock, so I had no reference as to how it would've sounded doing that. After the level, I've had it off road lots, but I found the front end quite noisy with clunking sounds. Through a bit of a fluke, I ran into SierraHD17 this week while out of town, and spent some time talking with him, and he described the same noises from his buddy's truck before adding the shock spacers. I added some to mine yesterday... and what do you know... no more clunking from the front end. I'm a believer now, and will recommend this step going forward. I actually think it improved the ride too.... Sent from my BBD100-2 using Tapatalk I'm glad to hear you found the source of the clunking noise!!! You definitely need the shock extension when your leveling by just turning the stock keys, or installing aftermarket keys. It makes a big difference in the ride of the truck. And NO clunking noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Whiskey Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/25/2018 at 11:14 AM, rocnrol said: I have to admit, I didn't think this was needed. Like a lot of guys on here, my truck is leveled by just turning up to stock keys. I had never taken my truck off road, or down really rough roads while it was stock, so I had no reference as to how it would've sounded doing that. After the level, I've had it off road lots, but I found the front end quite noisy with clunking sounds. Through a bit of a fluke, I ran into SierraHD17 this week while out of town, and spent some time talking with him, and he described the same noises from his buddy's truck before adding the shock spacers. I added some to mine yesterday... and what do you know... no more clunking from the front end. I'm a believer now, and will recommend this step going forward. I actually think it improved the ride too.... Yep, I'm a believer too. I had a noticeable improvement when I installed my shock extensions as well. On 3/25/2018 at 2:10 PM, Targa1us said: I'm glad to hear you found the source of the clunking noise!!! You definitely need the shock extension when your leveling by just turning the stock keys, or installing aftermarket keys. It makes a big difference in the ride of the truck. And NO clunking noise. I agree completely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritwalker Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 The cognito spacers were legit.. but pricey. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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