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grs · 10-10-2014, 10:36 AM

I read some place that the front shocks would fit on a 64 rear that has 4 inch lower coils. I measured them , and it looks like they may work. Has anyone tried this?

NEWFISHER · 10-10-2014, 10:42 AM

Most good quality shocks are designed to dampen and rebound at different rates for different weights. Just because they fit, doesn't mean its the best ride compared to a set that was designed for the rear of a truck vs. fronts that were designed with the weight of an engine over them.

grs · 10-10-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Most good quality shocks are designed to dampen and rebound at different rates for different weights. Just because they fit, doesn't mean its the best ride compared to a set that was designed for the rear of a truck vs. fronts that were designed with the weight of an engine over them.

Thanks. That was what I thought. Brothers has the rear 4 inch drop coils, and shocks on sale now. I was wondering if they are the same quality has they are when they are not on sale.

NEWFISHER · 10-10-2014, 12:39 PM

For $88 I was thinking of buying a set just to keep around! Don't have a truck they would fit, but would be a reason to get a truck hehehe

SCOTI · 10-10-2014, 12:44 PM

Relocate the shock ends w/revised brackets. Cheap & you can use off the shelf shocks that are spec'd for the application vs guessing. I like the option for the uppers in the 1st link better vs cutting the originals but both allow OE shocks to be used.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451200

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399

10-10-2014, 10:36 AM	#1
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Front shocks on rear? I read some place that the front shocks would fit on a 64 rear that has 4 inch lower coils. I measured them , and it looks like they may work. Has anyone tried this?

10-10-2014, 10:42 AM	#2
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Front shocks on rear? Most good quality shocks are designed to dampen and rebound at different rates for different weights. Just because they fit, doesn't mean its the best ride compared to a set that was designed for the rear of a truck vs. fronts that were designed with the weight of an engine over them. __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

10-10-2014, 12:39 PM	#4
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Front shocks on rear? For $88 I was thinking of buying a set just to keep around! Don't have a truck they would fit, but would be a reason to get a truck hehehe __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

10-10-2014, 12:44 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Front shocks on rear? Relocate the shock ends w/revised brackets. Cheap & you can use off the shelf shocks that are spec'd for the application vs guessing. I like the option for the uppers in the 1st link better vs cutting the originals but both allow OE shocks to be used..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451200 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399 __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 10-10-2014 at 12:51 PM.

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