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Old 10-27-2016, 09:18 PM   #1
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shock relocaters or shorter shocks

Which would be best on a 5 inch coil lowering on rear of 69 GMC ?
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Old 10-27-2016, 09:24 PM   #2
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Re: shock relocaters or shorter shocks

I made my own set of relocaters, someone here made a post showing how to use the existing brackets. I followed their instructions and it worked great .
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Old 10-28-2016, 06:33 AM   #3
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Re: shock relocaters or shorter shocks

Relocation would be best, you want that shock travel.
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Old 10-28-2016, 07:26 AM   #4
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Re: shock relocaters or shorter shocks

Om a 5" lowering I would do both ,shock angle will be way off ,travel of shock will be way off.
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Old 10-28-2016, 08:51 AM   #5
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Re: shock relocaters or shorter shocks

I used a relocator kit and stock shocks on mine, works fine.
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Old 10-28-2016, 11:03 AM   #6
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Re: shock relocaters or shorter shocks

cpp - comes with hardware.
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Old 10-28-2016, 01:20 PM   #7
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Re: shock relocaters or shorter shocks

My '71 GMC has 4" springs, 1" lowering block, shock relocators, shocks, & adj. panhard.... all CPP. I think it feels bouncy in the rear at Interstate speed. Particularly on concrete overpasses with expansion joints. Usually has no weight in the bed.
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Old 10-28-2016, 02:11 PM   #8
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Re: shock relocaters or shorter shocks

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My '71 GMC has 4" springs, 1" lowering block, shock relocators, shocks, & adj. panhard.... all CPP. I think it feels bouncy in the rear at Interstate speed. Particularly on concrete overpasses with expansion joints. Usually has no weight in the bed.
Is it hitting the bump stops or C-notched? My 3" springs and 1" block feel awesome. I have the same stuff you do from CPP and the front 3" springs and lowered sway bar mounts.
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Old 10-28-2016, 03:19 PM   #9
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Re: shock relocaters or shorter shocks

It's not notched and it's not on the bump stops. It feels soft sprung with not enough shock damping. I have to confess I installed the shocks upside down when I first put it together. Might've damaged them internally maybe.
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