Need shock size for my lifted Patrol!

[Frio Patrol]

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!!!

[Frio Patrol]

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.

[Esteban]

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:

Brand	Part #	Extended	Compressed	Travel	Application
Monroe Sensa-Track	5826	16.375	10.125	6.25	1957-60 Ford F-100
Monroe Monro-Matic	31069	17.25	10.75	6.5	Ford Mustang Rear
Gabriel Guardian	81270	17.67	10.56	7.11	1960 F-100, front
KYB Excel-G	343219	17.4	10.31	7.09	1965-73 Ford Mustang Rear
KYB Gas-A-Just	17.87	17.87	10.9	6.97	1965-73 Ford Mustang Rear

This next table, is also taken from what some members have installed with a 2" lift:

Brand	Part #	Extended	Compressed	Travel	Application
Gabriel Classic	82125	20.67	12.06	8.61	1972-82 Ford Courier, Rear
Monroe Matic	31125	20.75	12.25	8.5	1972-82 Ford Courier, Rear
Monroe Max-Air	MA739	20.875	12.375	8.5	1972-82 Ford Courier, Rear
KYB Excel-G	344052	19.37	11.3	8.07	1972-82 Ford Courier, Rear

Hope you can use this info as a guide for your case.

[Frio Patrol]

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