Lowered the 67...lookin for your 2 cents

[67chevy1series]

Well I lowered my 67 and I know that the shocks in the rear don't really do there job since they are to slanted to push the suspension down, I also know that the trac bar doesn't really center the axle very well so I'm already planning on getting cpp's adjustable deluxe trac bar with the relocation brackets for the passenger trailing arm but my questions are will that trac bar bracket fit with the stock shock bracket? And my second question is can I drill the rivets out on the upper shock mounts and reverse them, to make the shock more parallel? Thanks in advance!

[67chevy1series]

Ahhhh man I posted in the projects and builds... Sorry let me see if I can have it moved

[nds1968]

Here you go Rick, this should help you out http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399 Truck looks good

[67chevy1series]

Thanks Nate! That'll do perfect and that should fit with the new trac bar relocation bracket right?

[67chevy1series]

Picture i took today..

[Ol Blue K20]

My .02.....Looks good....did you get the brakes bled?

[BlackedOut67shorty]

What kind of drop are you running and did you have to c notch, the stance is really nice.

[BlackedOut67shorty]

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[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

My .02.....Looks good....did you get the brakes bled?

I got the me line today and I have the rear hose on order should be able to get it tomorrow and install it and then I'll have another go at bleeding... Lol that sounds bad

Originally Posted by BlackedOut67shorty

What kind of drop are you running and did you have to c notch, the stance is really nice.

Originally Posted by BlackedOut67shorty

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I put 2-1/2" drop spindles in the front with 5" rear drop coils so I guess it's a 2.5/5 drop

[Xeen]

To answer your question, the deluxe bent trac bar mounts to the trailing arm and I don't know if it will work with the stock shock bracket or not because I got both the trac bar and the shock relocation kit at the same time and installed them, but with the truck lowered you need both anyway because just reversing the upper bracket wont change the angle enough to make an appreciable difference you really need the relocation kit.

[special-K]

Looks great. And it's great that lowered coils,shock relocating kits,and adjustable panhard bars are now available (thanks to ECE). But,we've been lowering these trucks "the wrong way" for 40 years and enjoyed them just as much as anyone does with "the right" stuff today.

[tonkatrux2]

I have this same set up on my daughters 67 I just put air shocks on rear works great with out shock relocation. I have been very happy with set up. I have plans to add adj panhard bar.

[GASoline71]

Originally Posted by special-K

Looks great. And it's great that lowered coils,shock relocating kits,and adjustable panhard bars are now available (thanks to ECE). But,we've been lowering these trucks "the wrong way" for 40 years and enjoyed them just as much as anyone does with "the right" stuff today.

Boy, isn't that the truth. Rode around in plenty of these rigs that have the feel of a buck-board in a covered wagon over the years. It's really neat that the aftermarket for these trucks has exploded like it has, and offers us the benefits of a sweet ride and a lowered stance.

Gary

[Tinkermc]

My 2 cents are it is a nice lookin ride lowered.

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by Xeen

To answer your question, the deluxe bent trac bar mounts to the trailing arm and I don't know if it will work with the stock shock bracket or not because I got both the trac bar and the shock relocation kit at the same time and installed them, but with the truck lowered you need both anyway because just reversing the upper bracket wont change the angle enough to make an appreciable difference you really need the relocation kit.

I see well I am blaming on doing that mod that's in the link above posted by Nate so hopefully that should be enough if not then I'll buy the relocation brackets. To me since I'm not going to sell this truck any labor I put in to it is already technically wasted because I won't be paid, so I don't mind putting in work to the truck even if I don't use the brackets lol

Originally Posted by special-K

Looks great. And it's great that lowered coils,shock relocating kits,and adjustable panhard bars are now available (thanks to ECE). But,we've been lowering these trucks "the wrong way" for 40 years and enjoyed them just as much as anyone does with "the right" stuff today.

Thanks! And I hear you! I've been in a couple propane torch special lowering job trucks... Wow! Felt like I was 4 wheelin! Haha

Originally Posted by tonkatrux2

I have this same set up on my daughters 67 I just put air shocks on rear works great with out shock relocation. I have been very happy with set up. I have plans to add adj panhard bar.

That's pretty cool! You should post a picture or two on here

Originally Posted by GASoline71

Boy, isn't that the truth. Rode around in plenty of these rigs that have the feel of a buck-board in a covered wagon over the years. It's really neat that the aftermarket for these trucks has exploded like it has, and offers us the benefits of a sweet ride and a lowered stance.

Gary

I agree! I'm very pleased with companies like cpp and ece to bring parts to the table that can produce an equivalent if not better ride then stock with a lowered stance my 67 rides awesome still!

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

My 2 cents are it is a nice lookin ride lowered.

Thank you! I'm really liking it, it's definitely growing on me with each passing day

[Xeen]

The CPP rear shock relocation kit is very nice and for $55 shipped it's a great deal too.
It radically changes the angle of the shock and trust me you need it because you will notice a difference in the ride quality.
Buy it you won't regret it.
Here is a current link for it on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-64-65-6...item58a0410820

[JonnyC10]

I'm still waiting for my shock relocater kit from CPP. Summit Racing said it was on back order.

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by Xeen

The CPP rear shock relocation kit is very nice and for $55 shipped it's a great deal too.
It radically changes the angle of the shock and trust me you need it because you will notice a difference in the ride quality.
Buy it you won't regret it.
Here is a current link for it on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-64-65-6...item58a0410820

You talked me into it! There having from August6th to the 10th free shipping! So anybody want to buy parts that would be the day! Just got an email

Originally Posted by JonnyC10

I'm still waiting for my shock relocater kit from CPP. Summit Racing said it was on back order.

Dang! I guess I should just order directly from cpp then

[special-K]

If they are on back order with Summit it's most likely because CPP doesn't have them to send. Waiting on the boat,I guess (or is their stuff US made?). Certainly worth a call. More likely,another vendor might still have a kit on the shelf

[mgkgmc]

Here you go just kidding truck looks great. One of my favorite color combos

[hanly2]

What size tires are you running?

[70blackfish]

Looks Good

[mattowar]

Originally Posted by 70blackfish

Looks Good

This looks great. Do you have the specs on this drop? Is it notched?

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Dang! I guess I should just order directly from cpp then

I would order from their ebay store if the part is available because you will find the most up to date prices and a lot of times you will get free shipping where as on CPP's website store the prices aren't kept up to date and are always more expensive with no free shipping on anything unless they are running a special.

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by mgkgmc

Here you go just kidding truck looks great. One of my favorite color combos

Haha! Thank you! And I agree it's just very 60's and cool

Originally Posted by hanly2

What size tires are you running?

I'm running 225/70/R16

Originally Posted by 70blackfish

Looks Good

Thanks! Yours looks good to!

Originally Posted by Xeen

I would order from their ebay store if the part is available because you will find the most up to date prices and a lot of times you will get free shipping where as on CPP's website store the prices aren't kept up to date and are always more expensive with no free shipping on anything unless they are running a special.

I agree when I bought my rear disc parts from cpp on eBay it was much cheaper then there catalog or website and I did get free shipping as well which is awesome.