Got my Gabriels at Rock Auto and they work great and my car is quite low, no trouble getting the wheels off, just getting a jack under it.

       

Gary, 55 Vicky, St. Germain, Wisconsin

 

Here is a photo with extensions. I think I will go ahead and get the Gaberials

I had extensions on mine at first because I could not get the wheels off.I think the ones specified by most companies are too short on extension.The Gabriels work great even though mine is lowered 2 inches they still heve travel room on compression.As I mentioned I gave mine a light sanding and sprayed Rustoleom Gloss black and they look stock.I think they come white.Best part is they are well priced i think.Likely because there is low demand for the original application(79 Ford F250).  

  

That's a good point, one that concerned me. So I checked and the axel hits the bumbers way before the shocks bottom out because the axle is "raised" 2" further away from the shock mount/spring perch with the lowering block. I'm running KYB Gas-a-just shocks with shock extenders at the top.



If my KYB's ever wear out I may consider going the Gabriel route. They are about the same price I paid for the KYB's.

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

Not sure I understand. Compress sooner? Seems to me with all that extra travel of the extensions the leaf springs would the shock compress latter and never hit the bumper stomp.

Regardless I think a long shock is a good idea.



Anyone know the length difference between the Gabriel and KYB

I took it as he meant the shock would bottom out sooner because at the same ride height the shock would be already be compressed the length of the extender.

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

Thanks for the help. I checked the Gabriel sight and the spec on the shock is about 3 inchs longer than my current K's. So they are on order 35 for a pair.

Life in SLO is great.

RIchard