[Andy4639]

SCOTI,

With a little modification, you can modify the stock brackets to relocate the shocks just like aftermarket brackets do.

Flip the lower brackets from side to side (EX: The top of the bracket that was on the drivers side would now be the bottom of the pass side). It requires flattening out the bracket some or you can make spacers, you just want it will lay flat on the trailing arm. This is worth about 1.5" of shock travel.

The uppers you re-drill the shock bolt hole higher up on the side of the original bracket & then trim the excess metal off so the shoulder of the shock doesn't hit the bracket. This one will also get around 1.5" of additional shock travel depending on how high the hole is re-drilled.

I tried this and it didn't work very well. First how do you straighten the bracket out??
Even if you don't straighten it out how do you get the u-bolts to work. Mine were at least 2" short. I like a full nut when done. I ended up getting some angle iron at work and going to make some.
As far as the upper's I haven't looked at that yet. I hope the longer angle iron will take care of it.