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01-22-2011, 01:40 PM | #26 | |
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Re: need help with shocks????
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01-22-2011, 04:23 PM | #27 |
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Re: need help with shocks????
So, the shock relocation kits are just a bolt-in solution? I'm asking because I don't (yet) have a welding set up.
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01-22-2011, 05:19 PM | #28 |
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Yes. Shock relocation 'kits' bolt in where the factory shock mounts are. They simply alter the angles slightly @ the lower heights & add back some of the travel stroke.
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01-22-2011, 06:43 PM | #29 | |
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Same kind of story for the front on my truck, the Monroe 33033's will bottom out. Monroe pdf with shock dim's can be found here: Monroe Shock Mounting Length Sheets Monroe-Matic (Rear) P/N 31000 Collapsed Length = 12.000"Here are my measurements (shock mounts are all stock and have not been altered. Stock snubbers have been removed and replaced with custom snubbers) You should compare these measurements to your specific application. : Edit 02-06-2011: Modified upper shock mount (see post #56 of my build thread). Dimensions shown in red below are shock dim's. with the modified upper mounts. Rear: I have 5” CPP lowering springs on the rear. All shock dim’s are from eye to eye:Rear Axle Hanging Free, Tires off the ground: Shock Length = 17-1/2” ---- 16-1/2" Front: Previous Owner heated the stock coil springs. All dim’s are from eye to eye:Edit: 01-24-2011:Front Suspension Hanging Free, Tires off the ground: Shock Length = 14” Here is a reply I received from a Monroe Web Inquiry in regards to my choices above: Also: here is another reply from a Monroe Web Inquiry in regards to Monro-Matic shock installation angles, in the stock positions, mine are 40 degrees off vertical:John, Thank you for contacting Tenneco Automotive. Last edited by lakeroadster; 04-19-2011 at 10:01 AM. |
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01-22-2011, 08:46 PM | #30 |
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Damn it's good to have an Engineer on the 60-66 board!
Thanks lakeroadster for all your expertise and help in getting the facts. I just took Early Classics advice when they recommended the special shocks And relocators for my static rear 4" drop. Posted via Mobile Device
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01-22-2011, 09:10 PM | #31 |
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I'll put my fronts on when i get home and hope to not bounce down the road.
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01-22-2011, 09:16 PM | #32 |
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Re: need help with shocks????
The top of the shocks on these trucks are canted toward the front of the truck, you're correct in what you are saying about your placement being in line with the axle travel angle.
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01-24-2011, 09:37 PM | #33 | |
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What angle are your rear shocks at now that you reworked the upper mounts? I am planning to rework my upper mounts such that they are less than 30 degrees off vertical, per the Monroe reply shown in post 29 above. Thanks, John Last edited by lakeroadster; 01-24-2011 at 09:39 PM. |
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01-24-2011, 10:33 PM | #34 |
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John, you must have missed this:
about 20 degrees
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01-25-2011, 01:25 AM | #35 |
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Re: need help with shocks????
My angle came to 57° (so 33° from 90). I have always heard less than 35° to keep the shocks efficiency of rebound.
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01-25-2011, 09:56 AM | #36 |
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In order to bring the shocks more vertical I plan to build a simple upper mount out of 2" tubing. This mount will bolt to the existing upper mount holes once the rivets are removed. I ran FEA and the stock crossmember is up to the task in regards to handling the bending moment.
Anybody see any reason why this wouldn't work? Edit 02-06-2011: Fabricated upper shock mounts and they worked great! Full "how to" write up can be found here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451200. Last edited by lakeroadster; 03-06-2011 at 03:44 PM. |
01-25-2011, 10:11 AM | #37 |
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You'll have clearance so you should be good.
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