My caster mod (with pictures)

[Walkersan]

I performed this mod tonight on my 72 C10. I was able to move the lower arm forward 1 inch with minimal trimming on the lower arm and cross member, as to not remove too much material from either.

My question now is, it appears the shock is going to contact the cross member. Even if it clears, this mod moves the lower shock mount forward with the lower arm and increases the angle of the shock more than stock, which is not a good thing. What have any of you done to correct this?

Side note, I already have the heavy duty upper front shock re-locators from CPP since my upper front shock mounts have already been ripped out and poorly welded by the previous owner. My plan was to mount them in a position to eliminate some of the angle inherent in the front shocks, but I fear with this mod I will limit my options there. I may end up fabbing some customer lower mounts that give me more room to work off of the lower arm... more work... sigh. the things I do for fun.

Thanks

Walker