Shelby drop shock problem

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  1. Spillman

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    I was wondering if someone can help me out. I did the 1 " Shelby drop and I don't have the motor or trans in yet. I went to put the shocks in and there to short. I'm thinking the shock towers will lower once the engine is in. Has anybody had this problem. Thanks in advance.
     
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    You have to install shocks after engine compresses the springs ...
     
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    Thanks a lot thats what I thought.
     
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    I noticed this a couple weeks ago when I preformed the modification myself. The problem I see is after you install the shock, if the front end gets jacked up the weight of the suspension and wheel is then hanging on the shock which can't be a good thing.
     
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    You can buy a longer shock - I think Koni sells them with any mount you want to pay for.
     

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