shocks

[tarheelboy]

I have an 89 w100 that appears to have 3 inch lift blocks under the front leaf springs. I am assuming the previous owner wanted the front level with the back? Anyway I need new front shocks. Do I need shocks for lifted trucks or will standard size shocks work? I looked on Rockauto and the measurements for the shocks look very close. Also I am going to replace the rear shocks. There is the same size block in back as there is in the front. Is the back considered lifted or standard height?

[tarheelboy]

thank you. that was very informative and quite helpful.

[Smitty]

 

As a new member you could introduce yourself, a little about yourself and truck.

Welcome to the forum.

[Buford445]

Bilsten (sp) has a shock for a 2/3" front leveling but don't know if they have it for your year

[tarheelboy]

As a new member you could introduce yourself, a little about yourself and truck.

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry about that Smitty. You have helped me on here before. I haven't posted anything in a while. Anyway, I'm Chris. I live in North Carolina. I have a 1989 Dodge W100, 318. I bought it from a guy who had it in his yard for 3 years. It ran great for a year and now little things are tearing up. Right now I am working on a fuel leak at the tank, a hesitation under normal acceleration issue, and looking for some shocks. They look like factory shocks that were painted red but I'm not sure. There are 3 inch lift blocks at the front so I figure I need shocks for 3 inch lifted trucks? I am also not sure if the rear blocks are standard or if they were added so I am not sure if the rear of the truck is considered lifted.

[tarheelboy]

Sorry about the attitude guys. I am getting very frustrated with my truck right now as every time I fix something...something else breaks in the process. I haven't driven it in 3 months because this crappy winter weather has kept me out from under it. So again, I apologize for the attitude.

[Buford445]

No problem we all get that way at times

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