How critical to measure for new shocks on a lowered car?

[PlumCrazyChris]

Hi folks,

I have a lowered car (about 2" lower) and was trying to figure out if its critical to get shocks with a lower compressed height. 

I was planning on QA1 double adjustables for the front, and single adjust for the rear. 

Anyone have insight into this issue?

Thanks,
Chris

[barracuda7199]

as long as they dont bottom out when you go over bumps or railroad tracks you will be fine. i would measure theres good directions on how to do that on ridetechs website. right on the bottom of this page and there shocks sound really nice as well http://www.ridetech.com/store/shocks/
my little brother lowered his ram and didnt change the shocks and i will tell you that it was the most jarring uncomfortable ride ever when the shocks bottomed out

[torredcuda]

I`m no suspension expert but shocks do have an optimal working range so yes you should get shocks to fit.

[PlumCrazyChris]

Anyone need to go with drop spindles because they lowered their car?

[dutch]

I think dropped spindels are always a good thing when lowering... unless it`s just a little lower.  The less tension on the torsionbars, the more wet newspaper feeling in handling.   

[jvike]

A shock should be at 2/3rd of it's travel at ridehight.