Measure for shocks with body off?

[Z71paramedic]

Well, I'm moving along nicely on the build of my 72 blazer. The body is off currently and I'll be making a few crossmembers and such in the next few days. Then to swap in my new 1 tons, new front springs and all that good stuff. Can I flex up the suspension with my engine hoist to measure for my new shocks or will there not be enough weight on the frame to sufficiently check it out? Thanks in advance guys!

 

[4X4HIGH]

With the body off there won't be enough weight for you to flex it, you'll start lifting the chassis off the ground.

 

[Z71paramedic]

With the body off there won't be enough weight for you to flex it, you'll start lifting the chassis off the ground.

That's what I figured but just wanted to make sure I couldn't make my life a lot easier.

Thanks dude!!!

 

[CherryK5]

Don't be silly. If its easy then you did it wrong.

 

[Z71paramedic]

Don't be silly. If its easy then you did it wrong.

Precisely!