Front Shock Dimensions

[fishsticks]

Does that locker somehow go into the front differential? Or is it one of those, switch all these parts out and then you can put it in? Or do you have to have the SAS to use it?

It goes directly into the open 7.2" carrier (what we have). I have a pinion seal that's leaking so I'm going to need to get to my front diff at some point anyway. Locks up when power is applied from the prop shaft, releases when there's no power. They aren't known for being super bullet proof, but for sub 300hp, 4.10 gears and never seeing over 34" tires or so I'm willing to give it a go.

I think there was a very brief discussion on the OS about using it, but nothing ever came of it. I guess I'll get one and if I drop front diff bits all over the dirt I'll let you guys know.

[Trail X]

Back to the topic... can anyone get me a picture of the top of a naked shock? Trying to visualize the thread and shoulder... I think some modification would be required in order to use an extender.

[johnburgelin]

Back to the topic... can anyone get me a picture of the top of a naked shock? Trying to visualize the thread and shoulder... I think some modification would be required in order to use an extender.

well.....The top of a naked shock looks like this
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/suspension/bilstein/bilstein_shock_e36_rear_sport_sp_BE5-2725_1.jpg
It's just a rod with the end section threaded.

but the top of our shock has a washer and a dust boot on it, so it looks like this
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/image_detail.cfm?id=15111

[Trail X]

Yeah yeah - there are some small details that are hidden behind the upper mount bushing that I'd like to see. I know the general idea - was just looking for a detailed photo of ours.

ETA - trying to see if the top shank can be threaded more with a thread die.

[johnburgelin]

Yeah yeah - there are some small details that are hidden behind the upper mount bushing that I'd like to see. I know the general idea - was just looking for a detailed photo of ours.

ETA - trying to see if the top shank can be threaded more with a thread die.

Ok ok. well I think there is a sizeable difference in the top shank threaded section vs the top shank non threaded section, based upon the washer bearing on the shank. I think you would have to lathe down the shank to thread it further. On a side note I found some extensions at McMaster Carr that would thread onto our shock
http://www.mcmaster.com/#spacers-and-standoffs/=8dj6oz

[KE7WOX]

Yeah yeah - there are some small details that are hidden behind the upper mount bushing that I'd like to see. I know the general idea - was just looking for a detailed photo of ours.

ETA - trying to see if the top shank can be threaded more with a thread die.

I can try that with a friend when I get back, except all testing would be done on the stock black Bilsteins, which are the ones I took off when I did the lift.

[johnburgelin]

Yeah yeah - there are some small details that are hidden behind the upper mount bushing that I'd like to see. I know the general idea - was just looking for a detailed photo of ours.

ETA - trying to see if the top shank can be threaded more with a thread die.

I can try that with a friend when I get back, except all testing would be done on the stock black Bilsteins, which are the ones I took off when I did the lift.

I think the shank sizes are the same or very close on both, so that would work. I'd have already posted pics but I just took all my stock pieces of the truck to storage last week.

[Trail X]

at McMaster Carr that would thread onto our shock
http://www.mcmaster.com/#spacers-and-standoffs/=8dj6oz

None of them have the right size or length. I had looked there before. I have another idea up my sleeve, but it will require significantly more work.

Still just need a close up picture of the end of the shock... shoulder to end of threads.

[Saxis]

I should be home in about an hour and can take some sub-par iPhone pics of my stock black shock...

Sorry, little longer than anticipated...












Hope those are close/good enough for what you wanted.

[Saxis]

Was that what you were looking for JD?

[Trail X]

Yes thank you.

Not exactly as I had hoped... but it may work.

The more I think of it, I wonder if Bilstein would send me some dimensions of their upper shock.

[Trail X]

If anyone has a bilstein shock - I'm looking for this diameter:

shock-top diameter.jpg

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[fishsticks]

I'm pretty sure the HDs are threaded most if all of the way down, with no notch between the threaded and non-threaded portion. That would make the part you're asking about 10mm in diameter.

[Trail X]

Wow, I'm very impressed with Bilstein customer service. I should have just called them in the first place.

Top to shoulder is 65mm
Threaded portion is 35mm
Shaft above shoulder but below threads is 9.95mm dia

Sweet!

[fishsticks]

...or you could just call them and ask...