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**Grumpy old man** · 10-19-2019, 04:21 PM

I found this deal on rear shock relocate kit

https://www.amazon.com/Pickup-Reloca.../dp/B07MF76LN8

Free shipping arrived in 2 days , $38.80 total all grade 8 hardware included , 1/4" thick steel .

LakeAnna · 10-19-2019, 08:07 PM

They look good. Did you ever figure out the Bilstein shock numbers?? I was kinda waiting for your other post to update. LOL

**special-K** · 10-20-2019, 07:49 AM

That's cheap. Looks good. Let's see how they fit.

Hammond68 · 10-21-2019, 04:29 AM

What are the benefits of relocating the shocks? I'm sure there is but just don't know the reason.

Zeroman · 10-21-2019, 06:38 AM

Hammond68, when you lower the suspension the angle of the shocks decreases.

Shocks tend to work better when they are more perpendicular to the frame and suspension.

These shock relocater kits allow the shocks to be more upright.

Hammond68 · 10-21-2019, 09:03 AM

Thanks zeroman. Is the same shock used or do you then need a different lenth?

old51sedan · 10-21-2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammond68

Thanks zeroman. Is the same shock used or do you then need a different lenth?

Great question. I know it will need a different length as I've lowered mine 4", installed a shock relocating kit and my original ones are to long. I'm not sure exactly how to measure for the new ones, that's my problem.

weq92f · 10-21-2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

Great question. I know it will need a different length as I've lowered mine 4", installed a shock relocating kit and my original ones are to long. I'm not sure exactly how to measure for the new ones, that's my problem.

Here's a guide to measuring for new shocks on a modified suspension...

https://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/...ure-shocks.cfm

...In a nut shell: measure the gap between shock mounts with your suspension fully compressed and again with the suspension fully extended. The guide describes in good detail how to get those measurements ( where to measure ). Then using those two measurements, find a shock that has the same or very close fully extended and completely compressed measurements and you've got your mark!

Hth,

-klb

**Grumpy old man** · 10-21-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeAnna

They look good. Did you ever figure out the Bilstein shock numbers?? I was kinda waiting for your other post to update. LOL

^ This is why I'm installing the shock relocate kit and new 5" rear springs , If I'm going to spend the money on Bilstein shocks I want to make sure I've got the right ones .

Thanks , this makes it easier .

https://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/...ure-shocks.cfm

**Grumpy old man** · 10-23-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That's cheap. Looks good. Let's see how they fit.

They fit great big difference over stock .

**special-K** · 10-24-2019, 08:26 AM

Good to know. Definitely a good deal. Exactly what I need. Time for some blue and yeller now!

10-19-2019, 04:21 PM	#1
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Good deal on rear shock relocate I found this deal on rear shock relocate kit https://www.amazon.com/Pickup-Reloca.../dp/B07MF76LN8 Free shipping arrived in 2 days , $38.80 total all grade 8 hardware included , 1/4" thick steel . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 10-19-2019 at 04:36 PM.

10-19-2019, 08:07 PM	#2
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: Good deal on rear shock relocate They look good. Did you ever figure out the Bilstein shock numbers?? I was kinda waiting for your other post to update. LOL __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

10-20-2019, 07:49 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Good deal on rear shock relocate That's cheap. Looks good. Let's see how they fit. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-21-2019, 04:29 AM	#4
Hammond68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bennettsville sc Posts: 105	Re: Good deal on rear shock relocate What are the benefits of relocating the shocks? I'm sure there is but just don't know the reason. __________________ 1972 c10 cheyenne. 383 stroker 10-1 280 magnum comp cams 700r4 tranny.

10-21-2019, 06:38 AM	#5
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Good deal on rear shock relocate Hammond68, when you lower the suspension the angle of the shocks decreases. Shocks tend to work better when they are more perpendicular to the frame and suspension. These shock relocater kits allow the shocks to be more upright.

10-21-2019, 09:03 AM	#6
Hammond68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bennettsville sc Posts: 105	Re: Good deal on rear shock relocate Thanks zeroman. Is the same shock used or do you then need a different lenth? __________________ 1972 c10 cheyenne. 383 stroker 10-1 280 magnum comp cams 700r4 tranny.

10-24-2019, 08:26 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Good deal on rear shock relocate Good to know. Definitely a good deal. Exactly what I need. Time for some blue and yeller now! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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