need a bunch of help measuring shocks

[viper137]

if you want to upgrade your current shocks and don't know what length they how do you go about measuring there length?

i'm a complete idiot, but i just don't know how HELP!!! :o

[NitroDrew]

Use a set of calipers. If you don't have any, you can find a decent pair at places like Harbor Frieght and Tools for cheap. (less than $10)
Or you can spend a lot more and get digital calipers if you prefer. (they are very nice, though! :) )

[Throtl Hapie]

Or you can use a freakin' ruler, that you have in your house somewhere. :D Measure from end to end. You don't always have to have a fancy tool.

[ammoace]

I measure them from the center of the top mounting hole to the center of the lower mounting hole with a ruler.
Jerry

[Mark98SS]

Is the length measured fully compressed, fully extended or something else?

[Throtl Hapie]

Fully extended, always.

[Mark98SS]

I think I'll get my freakin plastic $3 caliper out & measure some stuff
:D

[ 06-01-2001: Message edited by: Mark98SS ]

[NitroDrew]

True, you don't have to have all those fancy, less than $10 tools, but using calipers will give you a more accurate reading faster and more reliably than "a freakin' ruler" will. Whatever works for ya', though!
:D

[B3_12478]

What kind of car is it you may be able to find it from the manufacturer

[XXXER]

Trinity makes a "Shock Dyno" which is excellent for filling, and working on shocks, and it also measures lengths of shocks, to get that perfect tuning in. You can pick them up for 20 bucks.