Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

So I just ordered my 3/5 drop springs from CPP, but I'm cheap so I only got the spring and shock kit. From what I've seen it looks like I will need shock relocators and an adjustable track bar. Like I said I'm cheap, is there any way I can modify the stock stuff to work? Thanks, Barn-core.

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

You can modify the track bar by cutting it, setting it at the length you need, and sleeve the track bar at the cut with a piece of pipe and weld it back together. That's the route I'm taking.

CPPJeff just posted a pretty sweet deal on adjustable track bars though, $50 for forum members in case you hadn't seen that post yet.

I haven't decided on a good way to relocate the shocks for cheap, that's still on my list. Hopefully someone else will chime in with a good way to modify the existing components.

Oh, and welcome to the board!

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As MXmaniac indicated, shortening & re-welding the stocker is the cheapest option. You can also shorten it, thread the ends of each half cut (LH/RH thread), & use a tie-rod sleeve to make it adjustable.

CPP has a 'kit' currently discounted to board members that's a better deal because you really want the bar as long as possible to limit the amount of shift inherent w/a Panhard bar. You could do the adjustable set-up described above using 2 OE bars to end up w/a cheap, long, adjustable bar too.

As for rear shocks, if you get some 67-72 rear lower shock mounts, you can tweak them so they function just like the brackets in a $70 shock relocator kit (the pre-67 lower brackets don't work well w/modifying).....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

Thanks for the info guys. What is the difference in the aftermarket shock mounts? I understand their purpose is to re-gain some travel after lowering, but what exactly do they do? How/where do they relocate the shocks? Maybe I can't modify the stock ones, but what about just making some from scratch. Also how do I measure for the correct length for my trac bar?

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

They allow the upper mounting point to be raised approx 1.5" & the lower to be dropped 1.5". The shock is in the same location, the mounting points of each end are actually what's "relocated".

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

So how do I measure for correct trac bar length?

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

Set the truck @ ride height.
Center the rear housing w/the frame.
Measure the distance between the frame mount & the opposite rear-end mount.

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Hey guys the relocation kit and adjustable trac-bar we manufacture are both a must on any truck that has been lowered to the point where the shocks are laying on there side or the axle is no longer centered under the truck. Guys i understand money as it is tight for everyone so let me just give you guys a deal on the relocators and the bar. If you guys need pics of an install of those shock relocators let me know. Thanks

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

so what price on kit with bar and shock locaters? also
need bolt in notch63-72cnk

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

$100.00 for the relocators and tracbar.

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

dang now thats a deal! already have me a trac bar though :( (cpp long length bar)

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

Ok $50.00 for the relocators.

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

so is this the kit# 6572cdtbx because i just ordered and shock relocaters were an additional charge the price you im was fine but thought it included the shock brakets
shipping order has kenny light but its Tim light

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

You should prob call Jeff @ CPP. I wouldn't expect him to be able to decipher what you need (or want to know) by what you just typed. I had to read that multiple times & I'm still not 100% sure. Proof-reading & punctuation go a long way toward effectively communicating your needs (I'm not being the grammer police here either).

Re: Lowered '64 trac bar & shock relocators
 

Good call, feel free to call me and i can answe any questions you have. Thanks 888-522-8303 ext 118.