Originally posted by oldcarnut
I just installed a S10 rear end in my 48 chevy, but now need to set up my shocks. How do i measure for travel. I need to mount a plate on the frame , but i dont have the body on at this time, so i dont have the full wieght of the car on the springs.See attached photo.
i don't see how you would mount the shocks if you don't have the weight on the springs. you will have to know your ride height. if you was using something like coil over shocks then you could set the frame the height you wonted and then adjust. the shocks after you put the body on but without any adjust. you'll probably be doing it over.