[tig_21]

So I got new 1" lowered leaf springs and installed them with the new shackles and bushings. I also narrowed a 9" and it is installed as well. Everything went in just perfect except my new gas-a-just shocks won't go up into place. They aren't long enough it seems. I tried jacking up the rear end to compress the leaf springs and the shocks still aren't quite there. So...do i have to put a lot of weight in the rear of the car for it to sit down enough or do the spring need to settle?....I'm lost here and don't know what to do. Im positive I ordered the right shocks. Could it be the spring plates? They are ron morris brand. Any advice would be awesome. Thanks!
Josh

 

[Jim Pinkerton]

Put the car at ride height and see if the shocks will install in that position.

 

[towcat]

On my 67 I lowered the rear using lowering blocks. and had to add shock extensions to get them bolt up.

 

[tig_21]

Put the car at ride height and see if the shocks will install in that position.

the car is at ride height with the motor in. Its about 4 inches too short. I'll try to get pics later today so you can see.
Josh

 

[tig_21]

On my 67 I lowered the rear using lowering blocks. and had to add shock extensions to get them bolt up.

what do you mean shock extensions?...never heard of them.
Josh

 

[cougarrand]

Are the shocks for a Mustang, they will not fit about 4 inches to short.

 

[tig_21]

Are the shocks for a Mustang, they will not fit about 4 inches to short.

really?...hmm...i'm pretty sure i ordered the cougar kit that came with 1" lowered front springs, front and rear shocks but they could've sent me the wrong ones. I'll check. Thanks,
Josh

 

[1969XR7Vert]

what do you mean shock extensions?...never heard of them.
Josh

Internet search is your friend: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-1290/

 

[CollinsCougar]

Josh, I had a similar issue with my shocks...haven't replaced the leaf springs, but the Grab-A-Trak shocks I ordered were at full extent when the car did not have an interior or full tank of gas...I ended up taking measurements and calling into KYB and they were able to help me get a set of shocks to fit...

 

[tig_21]

Thanks for everyone's help. good ideas to take in consideration and I appreciate all the advice!
Thanks again,
Josh

 

[ahunt191]

I didn't have any issue with my KYBs. They arrived compressed with a band around them. Once I removed the band, I had to twist them a little to make them extend.