Future proofing shock choice

[3rdtimesacharm]

You have a stock truck with no lift on stock shocks.

 

You have a searched around and found the rear shock compresses down to 14" and maxes out at 22".

 

You need a new pair of shocks, sad times.

 

You find a new shock that compresses down to 14" but can max out further to 25".

 

 

 

Are you now fine to ride around as before without any negative affects?

Do shocks have a specific sweet spot they function best within or is anything within that 14 to 25" fair game?

Are you missing something important?

 

[bushnut]

longer shocks allow the axle to "droop" further but beware the danger of stuffing the Tyre (uk spelling) up into the tyre well. Also beware the length of the rear brake line as it may be to short for the extra "droop".

[3rdtimesacharm]

Limiting straps could be an easy solution to excessive droop (until further mods are made).

 

I hate paying for things when I know it's just going to be changed down the line. Scratch that, I hate paying for anything. Comparing prices between say the USA to GB, you get the feeling you are royally being shafted.

[Nefarious]

I use Ford f250 shocks in the rear. They are 14" compressed and 25" extended.3" longer than stock droop. I run JGC coils with straightened pigtails and made e brake cable drop brackets. With these mods done it works great. I have awesome rear flex and no issues with brake lines. The e brake cable is the only thing that gets caught up and its easily fixed with some drop brackets. I have 4" suspension and 3" body lift on my truck.