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McG spindles have been that way forever, the 17+ spindles will always need the ball joint trimmed. Lol... 17" wheel is a 17" wheel whether spare or not. You could always swap the wheels on the side of the flat and put the spare on the rear.

 

You mean too long going from 6-7, spec out shorter bilsteins. This part #33-062518 can use the same bushing/sleeves from current ones and 2in shorter.

 

Out of the box they're same size, not labeled L or R. When installing the rear shock passenger side appears to be longer if the truck is in the air; if the truck is on the ground they're same length eye-to-eye.

I can promise they are not the same length on the ground, when I measured them last I pulled my truck up on my 4-post, ran it up and measured them without ever jacking a part of the truck up. The passenger side is around 1" longer. Edited by Darth_Vader
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Heavy_Static
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A few pics from last week:    

bakerrr
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First post here Picked her about 2 weeks ago couldn't wait to start modifying it. Just installed Belltechs 4/7 drop this weekend It's low enough for the time being ??  

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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks for the part number. But I think I need even shorter because I'm going 8 in the rear as soon as my notch gets here

wuznme Enthusiast

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Check out Ridetech shocks, they are made by Fox...They will have shorter ones and they're good shocks, ran them on my bagged truck

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I can promise they are not the same length on the ground, when I measured them last I pulled my truck up on my 4-post, ran it up and measured them without ever jacking a part of the truck up. The passenger side is around 1" longer.

 

It's because of the pinion angle that one shock is shorter, The axle is tilted to get the angle right.

 

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I know at one time (probably when eff'n around with the crappy DJM flip kit) that they where the same length, depending which way your pinion is pointed will determine the amount for one side being longer/shorter than the other.

 

Nose down will always make the passenger side longer

Nose up will make the driver side even/longer depending how much it is pointed up.

 

The shock isn't shorter, what is stated above will determine the shock mount being shorter/longer.

Silver ice 6.2 Senior Enthusiast

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Damn that...The Belltechs suck dirty ass!!

 

RT

I'm extremely picky on lowering kits and shocks... the belltech nitro's suck.. but these street performer's are awesome..
Silver ice 6.2 Senior Enthusiast

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It's not the ride. It's the length

.. I'm a 7 inch drop out back.. shocks fit... I thought you were a 7 inch drop out back aslo?
Nasty Senior Enthusiast

Nasty

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I am but they're a bit short I think and I'm going to 8-8.5 now

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It's because of the pinion angle that one shock is shorter, The axle is tilted to get the angle right.

 

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I was wondering about that, but seemed like a big difference for only a couple degrees off center. I've always wondered if it caused the shocks to behave differently, suspension man I am not.

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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I am extremely happy with the bilstien ride. Just need a shorter length. I would recommend them to anyone

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Mine said there could be an issue with 17's but nothing about you'd be in a situation with your spare, lol.

This is true. I didnt know our spare was 17" lol.

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I am extremely happy with the bilstien ride. Just need a shorter length. I would recommend them to anyone

 

 

 

I think you'll be good with the 2inch shorter Bils, the Belltechs are spec'd up to 7in drop and they are 20.5 which is what the Bils you have now are.

 

Or Ridetech's but they $135 or $185 a pop...

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Which ride techs? If they are adjustable I don't mind spending the money

 

And would I have to swap out the bushings and sleeves?

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