60Patrol

Good afternoon Patrolers! Need shock help please.... My '68 came with extended shackles (7" from eye to eye) and I was wondering how much lift that created. I don't know the original shackle size (eye to eye) so I'm not sure how much longer of a shock I will need from the original shock. I don't trust the current shock size because of the half arse work that I have discovered from the previous owner. Any idea or suggestions would be much appreciated!!!

Let's try this another way. Can someone please send me the measurement (from the center of the bolts) of their original shackles? Mine are about 9" end to end and about 7" from center of bolt to center of bolt.

Frio Patrol wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 8:15 am Let's try this another way. Can someone please send me the measurement (from the center of the bolts) of their original shackles? Mine are about 9" end to end and about 7" from center of bolt to center of bolt.

I just measured mine. Center to center is 2-1/2" (actually 65 mm) A big difference with yours at 7".
By looking at a diagram of the rear suspension, that additional length of the shackle will add approximately 2-1/4" at the axle.

I saved this information in my notes from the Compatible Parts List [http://parts.60patrol.com] that members over the years have submitted, and then prepared the following table:

The following table is for the Original Shocks. Front and Rear are the same: This next table, is also taken from what some members have installed with a 2" lift:
Hope you can use this info as a guide for your case.

Looks like I'll need the KYB Excel-G are the ones I will need! Thank you Esteban..... I greatly appreciate your help!