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useRc10 · 04-08-2003, 03:11 PM

i'm going to lower teh rear of my truck 4 inches...i'm going to use air adjustable shocks so do i still need to relocate teh shocks to get teh right angle...if so, is tehre anyplace cheaper than early classic or can i make relocators?

thanks, -Nick

apstguy · 04-08-2003, 10:06 PM

Depends if the air shocks are stock size or not.
Stock - yes relocate Not stock - no keep them

You can use a shock extender to keep proper geometry so you shouldn't have to relocate if it is smaller than stock. You could relocate if you wish to get a better ride.

chiphayes · 04-14-2003, 09:32 PM

shock relocater is needed,have it onboth my trucks,it will be the best money you will spend,you wont regret it,your first trip down the road and over the first bump,you wont grit your teeth anymore when you come to a bump.early classic is the best

chiphayes · 04-14-2003, 09:32 PM

shock relocater is needed,have it onboth my trucks,it will be the best money you will spend,you wont regret it,your first trip down the road and over the first bump,you wont grit your teeth anymore when you come to a bump.early classic is the best

04-08-2003, 03:11 PM	#1
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	shock relocating/air adjusting shock? i'm going to lower teh rear of my truck 4 inches...i'm going to use air adjustable shocks so do i still need to relocate teh shocks to get teh right angle...if so, is tehre anyplace cheaper than early classic or can i make relocators? thanks, -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

04-08-2003, 10:06 PM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Depends if the air shocks are stock size or not. Stock - yes relocate Not stock - no keep them You can use a shock extender to keep proper geometry so you shouldn't have to relocate if it is smaller than stock. You could relocate if you wish to get a better ride. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-14-2003, 09:32 PM	#3
chiphayes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 186	shock relocater is needed,have it onboth my trucks,it will be the best money you will spend,you wont regret it,your first trip down the road and over the first bump,you wont grit your teeth anymore when you come to a bump.early classic is the best



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