shock question

[87CherokeeChief]

does anyone have pro comp es3000s for 3in of lift that they can measure fully extended? for some reason mine seem to be the same length as stock(when i put them up next to the stock ones that are still on the jeep). the new ones measure 19" in the rear and 24" in the front.

[old_man]

Most manufacturers call out the same shock for up to 3" of lift. A stupid idea if you ask me. The problem is that if you get a longer shock, you need to make sure and extend your bump stops. Otherwise you may bottom your shock at full compression. Bottoming a shock will significantly reduce its lifetime.

[87CherokeeChief]

hmm ok well my rear stock shocks are actually longer(got one rear one out with out breakin a bolt), so either 2 things happened the dude at 4wp sold me the wrong shock or i am netting more than 3 inches in the back, in the back i have a 2" AAL and a 1.5" shackle.