Now that my new rear springs (Moog 5391) and shocks (KYB Gas-A-Just KG5508) are in place, I am thinking about quickly installing new front springs and shocks even before swapping in my Chevy 454 + 4L80E. I've already decided to run Moog 5610 coils, so that decision has been made. I like the Gas-A-Justs, as you may have guessed, so I plan to run a pair of those up front.
KYB says our stock-size replacement (for any model with any engine) is p/n KG4513. This shock has a compressed length of 8.58" and an extended length of 13.03". As far as I can tell, the 5610 springs can handle the weight of the big block engine... but will the resulting height still keep me in the acceptable range for these shocks? If I sound paranoid, it's only because I had to install taller rear shocks in the rear to cope with the added height of my stronger rear coil springs. I'm trying to choose the right parts the first time.
Does anybody have any experience to share that can confirm (or disprove) my thought process?
KYB says our stock-size replacement (for any model with any engine) is p/n KG4513. This shock has a compressed length of 8.58" and an extended length of 13.03". As far as I can tell, the 5610 springs can handle the weight of the big block engine... but will the resulting height still keep me in the acceptable range for these shocks? If I sound paranoid, it's only because I had to install taller rear shocks in the rear to cope with the added height of my stronger rear coil springs. I'm trying to choose the right parts the first time.
Does anybody have any experience to share that can confirm (or disprove) my thought process?