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Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:01 pm
by Rox Crusher
IΓÇÖm having Duffs long arms installed and the shop called to tell me that I need longer shocks as the current ones are limiting maximum droop.
I forgot I would need longer shocks.
I have 4-1/2ΓÇ¥ WH springs up front and went from stock radius arms to the Duff long arms.
1) anybody happen to know how much longer of a shock I would need ?
2) any input about Duffs new MS2020 Eibach shocks ?
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:06 pm
by BroncoRaider
IΓÇÖd recommend the ones you can get delivered and installed in the next 10 days...
Seriously though, try the Duff Eibachs and let all of us know how they work.
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:49 pm
by Eck
So the springs arenΓÇÖt limiting the travel but the shocks are? Can the shop measure the length at full droop and then also measure the length at full stuff? You could then find your shocks based on those numbers.
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Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:02 am
by Rox Crusher
Eck wrote:So the springs arenΓÇÖt limiting the travel but the shocks are? Can the shop measure the length at full droop and then also measure the length at full stuff? You could then find your shocks based on those numbers.
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Shop isnΓÇÖt being overly helpful
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:58 am
by ZOSO
What I would do is bring it home. Jack it up and support by the frame. pull the front springs out of it. articulate the front axle (mostly for full stuff). Get front axle at full stuff. Measure collapsed length of shock needed. Find the longest shock that can fit in that collapsed spot. Since you are not running tall shock towers you will be limited.
As for shocks I'd get something custom to finalize the ride. Go for a ride in Chris' red bronco and see for yourself. But to do that it would be best with a new shock tower and rear shock mounts. Allows you to run a 14in shock up front and a 12 or 10 in the back.
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:01 am
by B.O.B.
If I get a chance IΓÇÖll take one off of mine and measure. I have 4.5ΓÇ¥ springs on mine with cage arms. Seems to do really well.
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:43 am
by Rox Crusher
Rox Crusher wrote:Eck wrote:So the springs arenΓÇÖt limiting the travel but the shocks are? Can the shop measure the length at full droop and then also measure the length at full stuff? You could then find your shocks based on those numbers.
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Shop isnΓÇÖt being overly helpful
Spoke with shop owner (great guy doing the actual work on it) and he helped with dimensions this morning
"service coordinator" no longer running miscommunication ops
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:47 am
by Rox Crusher
B.O.B. wrote:If I get a chance IΓÇÖll take one off of mine and measure. I have 4.5ΓÇ¥ springs on mine with cage arms. Seems to do really well.
thank you Bob
not sure where the shock mounting location on the cage arms are compared to duff.
I have a call in to Michael Duff to see if he happens to know based on experience
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:49 am
by Rox Crusher
ZOSO wrote:What I would do is bring it home. Jack it up and support by the frame. pull the front springs out of it. articulate the front axle (mostly for full stuff). Get front axle at full stuff. Measure collapsed length of shock needed. Find the longest shock that can fit in that collapsed spot. Since you are not running tall shock towers you will be limited.
As for shocks I'd get something custom to finalize the ride. Go for a ride in Chris' red bronco and see for yourself. But to do that it would be best with a new shock tower and rear shock mounts. Allows you to run a 14in shock up front and a 12 or 10 in the back.
due to time constraints created by pro level procrastination................I will do this after super cel
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:57 am
by Eck
Glad the shop owner is helping out. IΓÇÖd think you could take your measurements and get some Bilstein 5100s for under $200/pair and then after SuperCel decide what the long term solution is. Probably sell the Bilsteins for close to what you paid.
Duff might be able to also tell you what works since you have a standard lift and didnΓÇÖt change the shock towers.
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:45 am
by Rox Crusher
Duffs got em packaged up and on the way
I gave him current spring and shock details and he selected the right ones with the "you didn't give the measurements so it's on you" disclaimer so I have my fingers crossed that it works out
If they are right and I like them, may keep the current set up for a bit before diving in further
thanks for the help so far guys
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:51 am
by Strike2
If there not to your liking, Have Duffs bring you another set to swap at SC and have landsharks pit crew change them out Baja style.
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:45 am
by Rox Crusher
that Michael Duff slickster talked me into their new shock tower so I guess my work load just increased
https://dufftuff.com/product/long-trave ... 77-bronco/
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:01 pm
by wileec
Strike2 wrote:If there not to your liking, Have Duffs bring you another set to swap at SC and have landsharks pit crew change them out Baja style.
Will the landshark team do that there? Trail repairs too? Better plan my runs with them

Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:49 pm
by Viperwolf1
wileec wrote:Strike2 wrote:If there not to your liking, Have Duffs bring you another set to swap at SC and have landsharks pit crew change them out Baja style.
Will the landshark team do that there? Trail repairs too? Better plan my runs with them

So sorry. The non-compete clause of our contracts don't allow us to work on other Broncos.
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:15 pm
by Booger
Viperwolf1 wrote:wileec wrote:Strike2 wrote:If there not to your liking, Have Duffs bring you another set to swap at SC and have landsharks pit crew change them out Baja style.
Will the landshark team do that there? Trail repairs too? Better plan my runs with them

So sorry. The non-compete clause of our contracts don't allow us to work on other Broncos.

You got that right.
Re: Shocks for Duff long arms
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:29 am
by Jesus_man
You'll be happier spending the money once on the right shocks for your setup!