Rancho Rear Shocks w/ Spring Relocation

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For those of you running Rancho shocks with relocated springs, what model Rancho shock are you running? I see there are several that may work (999113, 999114, 999116, & 999118). Thank you!
 
I believe L1 is correct for both ends. But the extended and compressed length is chosen based on your ride height. There is a #, something like 2/3 of the range, that the shock should be at with the car on the ground. I'm at work and I don't recall off-hand which I have on my Dart with a 3/4" offset kit.
 
Yeah, I'm really interested in what ends are preferred. It says the L1 ends are 5/8" ID, but the top and bottom mounting studs on the car are 11/16". Will the 5/8" ends install on the 11/16" studs?
 
It's been many years since I put the Ranchos on my Dart. It was a tight fit butI don't recall having any issues. Seems like that 1/16" would cause a problem because of how hard the bushings are. Not sure when I'll be up at where my Dart is stored at to do some checking, including part #'s.
 
i have a 70 duster with 1'' offset ss springs and rancho shocks i will get some pics for you and the shock number they seem to work and hook up fairly well .
 
Thanks guys. I appreciate it. The Calvert rear shocks have the L2 ends (11/16" ID x 1-9/16" long) according to their tech line. I may just go that route, though the 999116's would be ideal for me according to their compression/extension numbers. Too bad those 999116's have the L1 ends (5/8" ID x 1-5/16" long).
 
Just adding this to the thread it has been a few years.
I used Rancho RS999116 shocks.
I do remember drilling out the one bushing (poly) but I tried the other shock and it went on fairly easy without drilling.

So i think with a bit of soap it will slip on easily
 
mopowers said:
For those of you running Rancho shocks with relocated springs, what model Rancho shock are you running? I see there are several that may work (999113, 999114, 999116, & 999118). Thank you!
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Measure the distance between your shock mounts and pick the one that fits the best. Or do what I did and modify the shock plates so the shocks fit perfectly. I built my own shock plates so I could use a bolt thru the shock rather than have the shock mount on a stud. That makes it much stronger and easier to remove or replace.
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AndyF said:
Measure the distance between your shock mounts and pick the one that fits the best. Or do what I did and modify the shock plates so the shocks fit perfectly. I built my own shock plates so I could use a bolt thru the shock rather than have the shock mount on a stud. That makes it much stronger and easier to remove or replace.
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The length is not the issue. My question is more on the Rancho bushings. The upper mount stud is 11/16", but only the 999114 has an 11/16" bushing. The others are 5/8" ID and narrower. Sounds like some have simply reamed out the urethane bushing on those to fit. The Calvert shocks you've got have the appropriate 11/16" ID bushing.
 
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