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Old 19th June 2012, 02:38 PM
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Haven't noticed this myself,must be an illusion.All 4 shocks are definately the same although it is 13" with a 1" extension making them 14" from eye to eye.
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Old 19th June 2012, 04:14 PM
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I just don't have a picture or I would show you what I mean but I seen few pics with two of the shocks shorter then the other I'm not sure if its maybe adjustment that makes it look smaller I'm not sure
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Old 19th June 2012, 04:34 PM
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Whose build threads were you looking at? The SSC/NTS MX5 changes spec a 12" open rear damper and 13" open on the front.
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Old 19th June 2012, 04:40 PM
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That's a good point hey I really don't remember which one I saw but maybe I confused myself with that and saw the mx5 ones thanks guys for your help
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Old 20th June 2012, 09:11 AM
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ford sierra based car (book) needs 13"-9" with 1" extension or 14"-9.5" unextended.
the original book (version1) had 13"-9" but there was topping out on the damper in potholes with ride hight set correctly iirc
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Old 20th June 2012, 12:16 PM
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I'm building the sierra type so what shocks you think would be better
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Old 20th June 2012, 12:22 PM
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is the 1 inch extension is the eye on the top that the bolt goes through ?
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