Shock shopping for 6" rear drop....

[xXfourmanXx]

Just put a flip kit and flipped the shackles on my 95 ranger 2wd and knew I was going to have to buy drop shocks but didnt know if any body knew of another shock from another vehicle may bolt in place but isnt a belltech or DJM. A shock that I could pick up at advaced or napa for cheap instead of payin 50 bucks a shock. Right now sitting on the ground with no shocks, the lower and upper mounts are 15 1/4" apart. Best shock I could find online was a belltech that was 12" fully compressed. I know im not left with a lot of suspension travel but..... I wanted it lowered

 

[Casper98]

Nissan Hard body shock should fit

 

[sean9721]

I have 6" rear drop and I have Nissan Hardbody shocks. Any year works. $15 each at Autozone.

 

[xXfourmanXx]

Just cuz im picky, could you give me the specs on them??? Like wht length they are fully compressed and fully extended?

 

[sean9721]

I have no idea. I never measured.

 

[xXfourmanXx]

Alright thanks, I got them anyways at advanced last night. If your wondering or anyone else is... 97 Nissan pickup shocks measure 12.5" bolt to bolt fully compressed. Its only gonna give me about 2.5" of suspension movement but its the best I could do without spending a lot more money. Belltech shocks from stylin trucks were 50 bucks a piece and measured 12" bolt to bolt so I wouldn't be gaining much if I spent the extra money. Thanks for the shock help!!

 

[slammedxonair]

Drop shocks have different valving for lowered applications vs an oem style shock. Doetsch Nitro Slammers FTW!

 

[xXfourmanXx]

Yeah I know this is way late but I was poking around and figured I would update. I got the nissan shocks and yeah they worked but I was hitting the frame over every bump. Probably forgot to mention I live in New England and our roads arent the best. Anyways, I went to Monroe and got some Air Shocks and they are AWESOME!! I usually run 70psi in them and ive had no problems. I did however find the limits of 70psi. When I have my 4 wheeler in the back I run 125psi and I still have no problems. The shocks retailed for $200 but told the guy I was putting them in myself and Napa had a cheaper price but was another half hour drive. He gave em to me for $100. Couldnt complain. I installed them in less than an hour and would recommend them to anyone. I have less than 2 inches between my axle and the frame and these shocks work even with a 7 inch rear drop.