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Old 11-02-2009, 09:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have TT'd the front end and I am planning on adding a 2" spacer kit to the rear coils on my 97 expy, and was curious if I needed to get a longer shock than OEM spec. I am planning on buying new shocks within a few days anyway, and just wanted to make sure before I made the purchase.

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good question....i would hold the shock in my hands and expand it couple inches to see. logically....one WOULD go with a shock slightly longer...but which,thats a hands on thing to figure out.
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I appreciate the response! I'll be sure to post up what I found out.
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I have TT'd the front end and I am planning on adding a 2" spacer kit to the rear coils on my 97 expy, and was curious if I needed to get a longer shock than OEM spec. I am planning on buying new shocks within a few days anyway, and just wanted to make sure before I made the purchase.

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Absolutely, get a set 2" longer. If the shock was too short it would pull the shock apart...especially when you go are jumping ricers
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Hey thanks! I wasn't sure of the actual usable travel within the oem spec. I appreciate the help!
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What does it mean to TT the front end? May want to do it to my Expy
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It means "torsion twist". The front suspension on the Expy's are on torsion bars, which are basically long metal rods that attach on one end at the lower control arm and on the other end on the frame. If you tighten them down, you can effectively "lift" the front end a bit. For a full explanation, go here...

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I had a feeling that it dealt with the front torsion bars. Good to know, thanks
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