Rear Shock mounting position - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**A1971Blazer** · 08-24-2020, 08:17 AM

Continuing work on my '67
I noticed the rear shocks, as mounted, look slightly twisted at the upper mount.
The lower end is mounted outboard of the bracket...is this correct?
I couldn't find a clear picture in the assembly manual
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looks a bit twisted at the top mount
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67C10Step · 08-24-2020, 08:48 AM

I do believe your shocks are mounted on the incorrect side of the lower bracket. Move the bottom over and I'll bet you will be much happier with the alignment.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-24-2020, 09:10 AM

I didn't like the shock alignment either so I used the shock relocator kit and it makes a big difference on the shock position but I'm not real happy about how the lower mount is so I'm going to use a set of the 63-66 lower mounts and that should work a lot better for alignment and it gives more room to run exhaust out the back .

**mkmc69** · 08-24-2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I didn't like the shock alignment either so I used the shock relocator kit and it makes a big difference on the shock position but I'm not real happy about how the lower mount is so I'm going to use a set of the 63-66 lower mounts and that should work a lot better for alignment and it gives more room to run exhaust out the back .

Looks like the 63-66 mount is better, in general. Wonder why they would have changed the design? Something else to be on the lookout for

**HO455** · 08-24-2020, 01:52 PM

Definitely a better looking mount. Thanks Grumpy!
As far as why they quit using it. Money!
The early one has more bends especially 90 degree ones, which mean a heavier duty stamping die and more pressure to stamp it. That will cause the die to wear out faster and than the die for the newer version.
With all of the bends close together the metal being stamped is drawn thin so a heavier guage of metal was likely needed. Maybe if Grumpy has time he could verify that as well as, does the earlier mount hold the bottom of the shock further out in front of the axle?

67C10Step · 08-24-2020, 02:40 PM

I'm going to act like I didn't see anything past my previous post in this thread. Otherwise I'd be on the lookout for a 63-66 mount.

08-24-2020, 08:17 AM	#1
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,198	Rear Shock mounting position Continuing work on my '67 I noticed the rear shocks, as mounted, look slightly twisted at the upper mount. The lower end is mounted outboard of the bracket...is this correct? I couldn't find a clear picture in the assembly manual looks a bit twisted at the top mount __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

08-24-2020, 08:48 AM	#2
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Rear Shock mounting position I do believe your shocks are mounted on the incorrect side of the lower bracket. Move the bottom over and I'll bet you will be much happier with the alignment. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

08-24-2020, 09:10 AM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Rear Shock mounting position I didn't like the shock alignment either so I used the shock relocator kit and it makes a big difference on the shock position but I'm not real happy about how the lower mount is so I'm going to use a set of the 63-66 lower mounts and that should work a lot better for alignment and it gives more room to run exhaust out the back . 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

08-24-2020, 01:52 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,351	Re: Rear Shock mounting position Definitely a better looking mount. Thanks Grumpy! As far as why they quit using it. Money! The early one has more bends especially 90 degree ones, which mean a heavier duty stamping die and more pressure to stamp it. That will cause the die to wear out faster and than the die for the newer version. With all of the bends close together the metal being stamped is drawn thin so a heavier guage of metal was likely needed. Maybe if Grumpy has time he could verify that as well as, does the earlier mount hold the bottom of the shock further out in front of the axle? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

08-24-2020, 02:40 PM	#6
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Rear Shock mounting position I'm going to act like I didn't see anything past my previous post in this thread. Otherwise I'd be on the lookout for a 63-66 mount. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra



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