Extension for front shocks?

[mala]

Finally my new front shock showed up. Now when I put them on I realized that the shock is too short ( ext 15.500") and bottom out when I have removed the UCAs bump stop for achieve 5" travel. Is there a extension that can fix this?. Stock suspension on a E-body.
Howe important is 5" front travel on a 10.90 car?

Thanks!

 

[sam65]

Yes there is extensions for front shocks,I had to get some for my Calvert shocks on my 63 Belvedere. I think mine came from Speedway.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Don't know if they make connecting nut the same thread as shock threads. You might want to do a good tack weld if you go that way.

 

[dvw]

Watch using extensions. Make sure it doesn't bottom out when fully compressed. You will bend the shock shaft.
Doug

 

[mala]

New and old shocks are both 10,250 compressed, but my old is 16.500 vs 15.500 for the new one. I have to measure before I made an extension so its not gona be any problems either way.