Shocks
#1
Shocks
Hi I am new to the forum. I have a 2000 s10 blazer 4 door ls. I have replaced the torsion keys and rear shackles to achieve a 3.5 to 4 inch lift. I have put 31x10.5r15 on stock rims. My question is do I need to replace the factory shocks and possibly the a-arms?
#2
Pretty sure the most you can get from keys and shackles is around 2", a 4" lift shackle would be 8" longer than stock.
Im sure your shocks will be ok, but it's going to put stress on your cv shafts, ball joints, etc. Do some research around here, there's tons of documentation on the various ways to lift your truck.
There's even a really awesome install thread of a rough country 6" lift kit in the off roading section lol
Im sure your shocks will be ok, but it's going to put stress on your cv shafts, ball joints, etc. Do some research around here, there's tons of documentation on the various ways to lift your truck.
There's even a really awesome install thread of a rough country 6" lift kit in the off roading section lol
#5
I have 31/10.50/15s Hankooks on stock rims on my 4X4 rx7 toy - on super tight turns they touch slightly but not enough to worry about, 33s might be a problem but the width should be the same so maybe not.
Last edited by odat; 12-23-2018 at 02:02 PM.
#9
It is possible that with your lift ....when the suspension fully extends that your shocks may hit the end of travel and prematurely wear out...... It is said that this can happen on a ZR2 with regular shocks so I would think this could happen with your current set up.
#10
It is possible that with your lift ....when the suspension fully extends that your shocks may hit the end of travel and prematurely wear out...... It is said that this can happen on a ZR2 with regular shocks so I would think this could happen with your current set up.
I have a link to what I did for my lift below.