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04-16-2014, 04:55 PM
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front shock angle ? and short shock ?
I'm getting ready to tear into the front end of my 66. I'm replacing everything except the control arms. I'm using 2.5 ich spindles and 2.5 inch springs. Will I need to use a shock relocation kit? Also I would like to find a shorter shock for the front. Anyone have a shorter shock part number? The shocks are the last parts I need for the whole swap. The truck should handle a lot better and stop a lot better. I'll post pics during the whole process.
 Now if it will stop raining I can get started on it.
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04-16-2014, 05:21 PM
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Re: front shock angle ? and short shock ?
I would think you would need a shock relocator, but check out this link and see if that helps any.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598060
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04-16-2014, 06:07 PM
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Re: front shock angle ? and short shock ?
It took a couple of posts but Monroe RV Gas Magnum part #555002 is the one I need. Thanx!
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04-16-2014, 07:26 PM
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Re: front shock angle ? and short shock ?
Sorry! I got pushed for time doing this at, um, well, work, and thought I had the second post posted.
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04-17-2014, 02:00 AM
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Location: Cheney, Kansas
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Re: front shock angle ? and short shock ?
Mine doesn't have a relocated shock mount but I do have cpps lowered shock. They sell -1,-2,-3". Idon't know the post number tho. Oh and I also have drop spindles and springs like your doing
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04-17-2014, 11:13 AM
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Re: front shock angle ? and short shock ?
I found the Monroes on amazon for 19 bux apiece. I'm cheap so will go with them. lol
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04-17-2014, 01:41 PM
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Re: front shock angle ? and short shock ?
Nothing wrong with that. Wow that is cheap.
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04-17-2014, 09:34 PM
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Re: front shock angle ? and short shock ?
Relocated shocks make all the difference! Here are the relocation brackets I fabricated and installed on my '64. Made out of 3/16" cold sheet steel with some gussets welded in, nothing crazy. Fixes to the frame with 1/2" bolts. These move the shocks up and out which nets a huge improvement in front end control.
 
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04-17-2014, 11:11 PM
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Re: front shock angle ? and short shock ?
That's awesome! Ima have to try and make those. Would I then needed to go back with a longer shock or would my two inch lower still work?
Edit# nevermind... Duh
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04-18-2014, 12:32 AM
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Re: front shock angle ? and short shock ?
You can build em for whatever height shocks you want to run
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