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Derickpete Tue May 13, 2025 2:01 pm

What length shock, extended length and collapsed length is used for a Warrior beam with 8” towers and stock arms. I’m measuring 19” extended and 14” collapsed. Is this correct?

Schepp Tue May 13, 2025 2:16 pm

You answered your own question.

Derickpete Tue May 13, 2025 2:27 pm

From what I understand the 8” beam means 8” shock stroke. I’m getting 5” of stroke. So what is the correct shock.

BFB Tue May 13, 2025 5:24 pm

8" beam typically means 8" wider.
but even if we go with your theory and its 8" towers, the tower doesn't matter. you could have 8 foot towers and you'd still have the same amount of travel out of stock arms.

jsturtlebuggy Tue May 13, 2025 8:24 pm

8in tall shock tower on either a stock or widen beam, the most common shock that has been used is the rear shock from a 1968-1979 VW Bus
The KYB 5530 was a commonly used shock although the valving may be stronger then you need

Derickpete Tue May 13, 2025 8:53 pm

Thank you. I will look into them.

Derickpete Sat May 17, 2025 2:45 pm

Update: The bus shocks worked perfectly for my beam. Thank you for the input.



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