scooter stuff Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Anyone know of a shorter shock that will work in a 521? 1 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Anyone know of a shorter shock that will work in a 521? That is the shortest shock your going to find, The pinto shock might be shorter extended, but when compressed they are the same. I was in baxters when the guy(fryenretards) brought out 3 differant shocks, nothing was shorter than the 521/620 shock compressed. Pumpkin210 was talking about having the shock modified by rethreading the shaft to make it mount shorter, but I also got the idea that compression throw(less travel) was lost also. You also have the option of raising the shock tower mount, and modifing the lower arm by Z braketing it. I you change to ball joints from the 720 using after market control arms, you can also buy a 720 type drop spindle. 1 Quote Link to comment
pablo Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 That is the shortest shock your going to find, The pinto shock might be shorter extended, but when compressed they are the same. I was in baxters when the guy(fryenretards) brought out 3 differant shocks, nothing was shorter than the 521/620 shock compressed. Pumpkin210 was talking about having the shock modified by rethreading the shaft to make it mount shorter, but I also got the idea that compression throw(less travel) was lost also. You also have the option of raising the shock tower mount, and modifing the lower arm by Z braketing it. I you change to ball joints from the 720 using after market control arms, you can also buy a 720 type drop spindle. klotz said he remembered using a shock from a 64 mustang for the rear. 1 Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Lets beat this dead horse again. :blink: 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Lets beat this dead horse again. :blink: Go read the sole pinned topic in the 521 sub-forum. 2 Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Just buy a set of kyb's and return them everytime you blow one :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 when I was asked, it was about the back and I refered to my NL.....but it just dawned on me that I think the upper mounts are different between the NL and the 521. OP didn't state front or rear. You can get drop shocks in the mini-truckin' mags, but I didn't like the price. I built extra room in when I Z'd my front LCAs. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 These claim to be designed for lowered trucks. here's the link: http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/toxic_shock_drop_shocks/1104000018_552.aspx# Anyone ever use these? 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 ^ overpriced garbage 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 ^ overpriced garbage are you speaking from experience or hearsay? 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Group experience ;) Those shocks are not any shorter than the stock 521/620 shocks. They also won't let you return them when you discover that. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Yes i used them.Toxic is crap.those shocks should not even be sold.Spend the money and find something better. 1 Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Not being able to find shocks short enough is why I built the pocket into my arms when I Z'd them. You could probably pocket a stock arm. Things are lining up for me to be doing some more Z'd arms soon. :) 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I see. Good to know. Mklotz, do u do have people send u their arms and u z them? Or do u have a supply? Im interested in doing mine but i have no fab skills or shop. 2 Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I don't want to hijack a thread....I'll pm you and I'll also start another thread somewhere. Anyone else interested...please pm me. 1 Quote Link to comment
kelowg Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 What bout qa1's 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Most shock absorber companies sell generic fit shocks. All you need to know is the extended length, collapsed length, upper and lower mounting style and size. If you're doing any custom work to a truck and expect a bolt on shock to work, you're going to be disappointed. Like Mklotz said, you're going to need to modify the shock mounts to fit a proper length shock. Yes, QA1 sells generic fit shocks. 2 Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Check on proshocks.com too. That's what Bory is using and they look to have similar options and a lower price. 2 Quote Link to comment
kelowg Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Ss300 pro shocks 7.26 collapsed, but pricey. 75.00 each. Toxics r discontinued. Pro have cross bar and smaller bolt size collar. Swap them out, fit good. Just have to jack up wheel/spindle to get top nut on. 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Ss300 pro shocks 7.26 collapsed, but pricey. 75.00 each. Toxics r discontinued. Pro have cross bar and smaller bolt size collar. Swap them out, fit good. Just have to jack up wheel/spindle to get top nut on. Got pics? And how much better/worse than the KYBs everyone runs? 1 Quote Link to comment
Recon_slider Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 That is the shortest shock your going to find, The pinto shock might be shorter extended, but when compressed they are the same. I was in baxters when the guy(fryenretards) brought out 3 differant shocks, nothing was shorter than the 521/620 shock compressed. Pumpkin210 was talking about having the shock modified by rethreading the shaft to make it mount shorter, but I also got the idea that compression throw(less travel) was lost also. You also have the option of raising the shock tower mount, and modifing the lower arm by Z braketing it. I you change to ball joints from the 720 using after market control arms, you can also buy a 720 type drop spindle. Wait soo are the 720 drop spindles able to be bolted on a 521 with no problem's? 1 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Wait soo are the 720 drop spindles able to be bolted on a 521 with no problem's? No, they are totally different front end setups, the 521 has kingpins and the 720 has balljoints, these front ends are not compatible with each other. But you can buy aftermarket arms for the 521 that make it possible to change over to a 720 balljoint type front end, then you can use the 720 drop spindles they sell on ebay, but all this is not cheap, you will have to buy all new brakes/rotors, find early 720 hubs and buy the drop spindles, then you will have to modify the tie rods to get you front end back to where it can be aligned, plus you will need to change over to a dual reservoir/circuit master brake system. 2 Quote Link to comment
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