Finally getting somethings done! Need new shocks

[daddycreswell]

After many years of not doing anything to my Bronco and knowing that I am really not going to tackle what needs to be done I have found someone local to me to go through my Bronco for me and fix what needs to be fixed and add some goodies as well. He will be fixing whatever leaks there are on the motor, installing front disc brakes and power booster brake setup along with a few other odd and ends. I say all this to ask, how do I determine what size shocks I need? I can't see any information on the current ones to go by.

 

[DirtDonk]

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You can get as exotic as you want, by measuring the static distance between the upper and lower shock mounts, then flexing your suspension somehow to its maximum extension and maximum compression.
Or you could just measure the static distance and choose a shock from the manufacturer of your choice, with the right valving, and a length to put it approximately in the middle of it’s travel, based on its extended and compressed dimensions.

Or you could verify your suspension height, then buy a shock that whatever manufacturer recommends for that amount of lift.
Do you know what suspension is in it now? If not, or even if so, you can verify by putting a tape measure between the bottom of the frame rail and the top of the axle tubes in all four corners.
Generally, we consider 7 inches in the front and 6 inches in the rear to be stock height. Anything over that is your lift.
Approximately speaking…

 

[daddycreswell]

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You can get as exotic as you want, by measuring the static distance between the upper and lower shock mounts, then flexing your suspension somehow to its maximum extension and maximum compression.
Or you could just measure the static distance and choose a shock from the manufacturer of your choice, with the right valving, and a length to put it approximately in the middle of it’s travel, based on its extended and compressed dimensions.

Or you could verify your suspension height, then buy a shock that whatever manufacturer recommends for that amount of lift.
Do you know what suspension is in it now? If not, or even if so, you can verify by putting a tape measure between the bottom of the frame rail and the top of the axle tubes in all four corners.
Generally, we consider 7 inches in the front and 6 inches in the rear to be stock height. Anything over that is your lift.
Approximately speaking…

Thanks for the information, I didn't know if I could measure my current ones and see if I can match them. I don't know the lift size, I'll measure the corners and see what I get.