I responded to his pm with three different posts, but since I have seen the posts I thought I would add my conclusions.
At the time I was finding more travel I needed them. Since then I traded for the Alpha and I believe the stiffer torsions solved my issues.
Post #1
That was before I found the Bilsteins for a slightly lifted Chevy as they state on the box.
I was using stock shocks with a 1/2 tall nut installed as a spacer.
I also had lengthened my front anti-sway bars to get more travel.
I also was using my custom Bullet Proof Steering tie rods which all together gave me 1/2 more travel on the inside at the metal stop on the frame and more to the outside at the wheel.
They have increased possible articulation of 30 degrees rather than the 23 degrees of stock.
When I got my Alpha I realized the stiffer torsions solved the problem of the upper A-arm occasionally striking the metal bump stop.
I had the straps custom made as no standard length worked, and I wanted stronger ones.
Is your A-arm hitting the metal bump stop on the frame?
I will have to look for that thread and send you a link.
I will also look for the straps if the info is not in there.
Post #2
This link shows that I used the lower shock bolt for the bottom. I used the shock stem at the top but had issues with the strap getting cut on the metal cone up there.
I will look for images of that.
Be aware that you will need to decide on your own what length your setup needs.
Allow for some stretch to stop travel just short of the metal stop or slight touching in extreme trail driving.
Oklahoma Offroad made my straps with several layers.
I had them rotate one of the metal ends to line up with the top and bottom mounts.
Here are a couple of images
This is layed out next to a stock shock with the nut on it showing I made it short to take in account a small amount of stretch. Even these double and tripled up straps will allow some with an 8000 lb vehicle jerking on them.
The length is critical. I tried several stock one before deciding on the ones I had made.
Most stock ones are thin and the ends will not line up.
Here mine are next to some ProComp wimpy single layer
Feel free to ask any questions you have if you need more detail.
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Post #3
Remember this is with stock shock and 1/2 nut extension and my other changes but as a reference I just shot this and center of hole to center when the tape is slid over the center is 16 3/8 but you must measure yours. It varies off to the side like this but I could not get the tape to stand up.
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