i understand that longer shocks = more "flex" so is it right to assume that there is more travel in a remote resovour shock than in just a longer conventional shock. further with more flex you need longer brake lines and coil clips but does with drop effect the drive shafts?

 

not necessarily and, you need to remember that longer shocks will only give you more droop, NOT up travel. if your shocks are too long, they will bottom out resulting in a harsh ride and, you can wear them out prematurely. also, if you have too much droop, you will end up unseating your coils or have them fall out. you need to get shocks made for the amount of lift you have.

 

so if im looking for more "flex" or articulation out of my 2.5 coil lift what do i need to change short of upgrading to a long arm system

 

you can only get as much flex as you have lift. long arms will not give you more articulation, they will only correct your suspension geometry. if you want more "flex", you will need taller coils and longer shocks to match. control arms and track bars with joints that offer more bind free rotation will help too.

 

ok. that makes allot of sense, and gives me a bit to think about. Thanks!