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05-28-2011, 08:49 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Age: 37
Posts: 107
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question about factory shocks...
i know that the front shocks have that little bushing/bracket thing in the loop that bolts the bottom of the shock to the lower control arm... i have a set of shocks laying in the garage (that have a normal loop and bushing) and i was wondering if i could swap that bushing/bracket to the new ones in order to use these new shocks and not buy oem replacments. can it be done?
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05-28-2011, 09:40 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2010
Age: 45
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EDITED...cause now the more I think about it, the more I believe I would be telling you false info...
The part you are actually talking about is a cross pin...
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Last edited by SmokedRam; 05-28-2011 at 09:46 PM.
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05-28-2011, 09:42 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Age: 37
Posts: 107
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So can I remove the factory ones and use them on these new shocks?
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05-28-2011, 09:48 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2010
Age: 45
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Man...I dont know if those things are pressed in or what...cause any play in them and they will probably fail...you could try it I guess...but I really dont know how long it would hold up.
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05-28-2011, 09:57 PM
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Turbo Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Virginia/Philippines
Name: PI_greg
Posts: 1,370
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I have never done this myself and haven't heard of anyone doing it. It would require pressing the bracket out of the rubber goumet using lubricate and I am not sure it can be done without damage. So my recommendation would be to try it, but also be prepared to replace them if it doesn't work. Good luck...
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PI_greg 2003 SXT-Hemi, SS/T rims, 275/60-17, AeroForce, w/wideband, 6.1 ignition, K&N-77 CAI, Fastman TB, eFan, 180 stat, TMR, HD OEM Trans Cooler, SC3865/PSC1, Dual window switch/ high idle mod, Edge, Crazy Spartan (112 lsa), 2800, DTT 4:10, TCI Floor Shifter, Shift lite, Pacesetter Ceramic LT's, Magna Spun Cats/SI/DO Muffler, Mcgaughys 2/4.5 spindle kit, Monroe shocks, Caltracs, Aeon springs bumps, SRT-10 gage pillar, air horn
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05-28-2011, 10:12 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Age: 37
Posts: 107
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Ok, I can't seem to find any online. I think I'm gonna try to swap them... If that doesn't work I'll just fab some up. My front shocks are GONE!
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05-28-2011, 10:14 PM
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Vertically Challenged Super Mod
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Collinsville, OK
Name: Michael
Age: 43
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What the he'll are you doing to your shocks Ken?
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05-28-2011, 10:18 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Age: 37
Posts: 107
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I was wondering if the cross pins on the bottom of my front shocks can be swapped into a new set of shocks instead of buying new shocks. I have a set of new shocks in my garage that came of my buddies truck... If I can swap these cross pins, I'll have new shocks for free! Mine are toast
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05-28-2011, 10:32 PM
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Turbo Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Virginia/Philippines
Name: PI_greg
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Summit has shocks, http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MON-37206ST/
Whatever shock you end up using has to have the proper travel for your application.
Look up you truck shocks here, http://www.monroe.com/catalog/e-Catalog
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PI_greg 2003 SXT-Hemi, SS/T rims, 275/60-17, AeroForce, w/wideband, 6.1 ignition, K&N-77 CAI, Fastman TB, eFan, 180 stat, TMR, HD OEM Trans Cooler, SC3865/PSC1, Dual window switch/ high idle mod, Edge, Crazy Spartan (112 lsa), 2800, DTT 4:10, TCI Floor Shifter, Shift lite, Pacesetter Ceramic LT's, Magna Spun Cats/SI/DO Muffler, Mcgaughys 2/4.5 spindle kit, Monroe shocks, Caltracs, Aeon springs bumps, SRT-10 gage pillar, air horn
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05-28-2011, 10:37 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Age: 37
Posts: 107
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These shocks I'm going to use are belstien shocks off a ranger. And considering my truck is lowered, the shorter length is perfect.
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