Thread: OME shocks to short

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    Default OME shocks to short

    Ok guys I just got the OME rear done. I The OME shocks (N85) are way to short. I measured them up at full stuff and need shock with a throw at 28" extended and 17" compressed in order to get my full flex which I want. After all I paid for the flex so I should get it right LOL!

    So now what shocks should I get? Bilstein has some in that length range. 5125 series. Valve choices are 170/60 or 255/70.

    What do you guys think.Not sure if rebuildable is important since the OME ones are not but I do not want total POS shocks either.

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    Whats the application?
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    What is the distance from the jounce to the frame? We will need to know that too, so that the shock doesnt bottom before the jounce.
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    What the hell is a jaunce?

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    Bump stop
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    Ah now I see. Down here Scott we just call em bump stops LOL! We are going to do a custom bump stop once the new shocks are installed. From full stuff I have an extra inch to play with so we fab new bumps around that.

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