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midniteblues · 11-26-2015, 09:38 PM

When I installed my exhaust I removed my ece relocators and shocks just too make way for the pipes.
I always wanted outside the frame mounted shocks.
Just never had the need to move them till now.
I see no limits sale on them but I would like too spend $ on something I can't fab on my own.
Allready read a bunch of older threads just looking for some fresh ideas.
Anybody make these lately?

midniteblues · 11-28-2015, 01:07 AM

Turns out all I really had to do was relocate my relocators

I could still use the front oe bolt hole but I needed to move the back of the mount outward (towards the frame rails). So a hole had to be drilled in each about an inch in from the back hole.
Exhaust is done shocks are back in.

Mark my words though I do wanna move these outside the frame.
Just seems they would work better the farther outboard you could get them.

Andy4639 · 11-29-2015, 09:31 PM

The further out on the axle you get them the better for sure.
I have the No limit kit and it's worth every penny. My little welder want weld over 3/16" plate. + I'm not a welder!

midniteblues · 11-30-2015, 07:37 PM

Thanks andy. Your truck initially gave me the idea. But in all reality moving them out just makes sense.

I'm kinda gonna fab up some mounts useing previous gen bottom mounts and front end top mounts. I gotta make the top mounts too work with my notch.

All in do time.

Oh an I wouldn't call myself a welder either,but I've managed to glue some metal together in the past.

11-26-2015, 09:38 PM	#1
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	rear outside frame shock mounts When I installed my exhaust I removed my ece relocators and shocks just too make way for the pipes. I always wanted outside the frame mounted shocks. Just never had the need to move them till now. I see no limits sale on them but I would like too spend $ on something I can't fab on my own. Allready read a bunch of older threads just looking for some fresh ideas. Anybody make these lately? __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

11-28-2015, 01:07 AM	#2
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: rear outside frame shock mounts Turns out all I really had to do was relocate my relocators I could still use the front oe bolt hole but I needed to move the back of the mount outward (towards the frame rails). So a hole had to be drilled in each about an inch in from the back hole. Exhaust is done shocks are back in. Mark my words though I do wanna move these outside the frame. Just seems they would work better the farther outboard you could get them. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

11-29-2015, 09:31 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: rear outside frame shock mounts The further out on the axle you get them the better for sure. I have the No limit kit and it's worth every penny. My little welder want weld over 3/16" plate. + I'm not a welder! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-30-2015, 07:37 PM	#4
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: rear outside frame shock mounts Thanks andy. Your truck initially gave me the idea. But in all reality moving them out just makes sense. I'm kinda gonna fab up some mounts useing previous gen bottom mounts and front end top mounts. I gotta make the top mounts too work with my notch. All in do time. Oh an I wouldn't call myself a welder either,but I've managed to glue some metal together in the past. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.



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