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Dodge68charger · 09-11-2018, 04:15 PM

Just Wondering If Anyone Has Made The Brackets To Relocate The Rear Shocks To The Outside Of The Frame. Did An 8 Inch Drop and Want Some Exhaust Clearance.

I Know Some Companys Make Them But Im Sure I Can Make Them Way Cheaper. Thanks
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**HO455** · 09-11-2018, 09:47 PM

Here is a link to some. Do a search as I know there are others.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=644016

Dodge68charger · 09-12-2018, 02:54 AM

Thank You
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Andy4639 · 09-12-2018, 09:02 AM

No limits shock relocater is the best out there hands down. I have the CCP adjustable bar on mine also. I can't come up with any reason why a bar can be any better than another other than it being a true adjustable bar which CCP bar isn't. It's adjustable only before you install it not afterwards.

Dodge68charger · 09-12-2018, 10:06 AM

Thank You. I Saw The No-Limit Design. Nice Piece.

Just a Bit Overpriced In My Opinion And Seen a Few Pics Where Members Posted Pictures Of The Bottom Bracket Slightly Bending...

I Am Sure I Can Make One With Some Angle Iron And Gonna Try My Hand At It.. Thanks Guys
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Andy4639 · 09-12-2018, 11:18 AM

Mines been on for about 5 years now. No problems so far.

If you buy a track bar make sure it has the left/right threads on both ends for adjusting it after you install it. The CCP bar and most others you have to get the frame and axle lined up first then put the bar in.
Once it's in place it's not adjustable unless you take it back off.

saxart · 09-12-2018, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

No limits shock relocater is the best out there hands down.

I'm curious if you can describe how much of a difference this kit makes. Is it really worth doing the conversion? I understand that the geometry is much better this way, but does it translate into better driveability?

Andy4639 · 09-13-2018, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxart

I'm curious if you can describe how much of a difference this kit makes. Is it really worth doing the conversion? I understand that the geometry is much better this way, but does it translate into better driveability?

I took my rear sway bar off because it interfered with the shocks. I had a Camaro bar on it. I have never reinstalled it. The truck dosen't need it.

saxart · 09-13-2018, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I took my rear sway bar off because it interfered with the shocks. I had a Camaro bar on it. I have never reinstalled it. The truck dosen't need it.

Hmmm... That sounds pretty good. Thanks for chiming in!

plastercracker · 09-18-2018, 08:13 PM

made my own the dirty pic was before ground and painted

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1537315909

**HO455** · 09-19-2018, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by plastercracker

made my own the dirty pic was before ground and painted

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1537315909

How did you do the lower mounts?
Thanks in advance.

plastercracker · 09-21-2018, 04:13 PM

. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1537560727

i took the stock bracket and cut off the angled part that the shock bolts to. wanted to safe the part that has holes in it for u bolts to go thru. then took some 3 inch wide steel 1/4 inch thick and welded it to the u bolt bracket. some playing around to get shock to fit with no bind. end up with slight bend at end where shock bolts on. once every thing is fitted and aligned nice then full weld and grind off excess and round corners so you have no sharp edges. put in gusset to strengthen. paint it black. hope that helps. think there is a link here in search to show you to. i used a press to flatten bracket where u bolt goes thru. guess i will start cleaning under side now i see how dirty it has gotten.

plastercracker · 09-21-2018, 04:14 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1537560868

plastercracker · 09-21-2018, 04:25 PM

all so you use the left side on the right and right side for left.

**HO455** · 09-22-2018, 12:08 AM

That's good information. Thank you sir.

09-11-2018, 04:15 PM	#1
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 536	Rear Shock Relocation Brackets Just Wondering If Anyone Has Made The Brackets To Relocate The Rear Shocks To The Outside Of The Frame. Did An 8 Inch Drop and Want Some Exhaust Clearance. I Know Some Companys Make Them But Im Sure I Can Make Them Way Cheaper. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

09-11-2018, 09:47 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,382	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets Here is a link to some. Do a search as I know there are others. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=644016 __________________ 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

09-12-2018, 02:54 AM	#3
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 536	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets Thank You Posted via Mobile Device

09-12-2018, 09:02 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets No limits shock relocater is the best out there hands down. I have the CCP adjustable bar on mine also. I can't come up with any reason why a bar can be any better than another other than it being a true adjustable bar which CCP bar isn't. It's adjustable only before you install it not afterwards. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-12-2018, 10:06 AM	#5
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 536	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets Thank You. I Saw The No-Limit Design. Nice Piece. Just a Bit Overpriced In My Opinion And Seen a Few Pics Where Members Posted Pictures Of The Bottom Bracket Slightly Bending... I Am Sure I Can Make One With Some Angle Iron And Gonna Try My Hand At It.. Thanks Guys Posted via Mobile Device

09-12-2018, 11:18 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets Mines been on for about 5 years now. No problems so far. If you buy a track bar make sure it has the left/right threads on both ends for adjusting it after you install it. The CCP bar and most others you have to get the frame and axle lined up first then put the bar in. Once it's in place it's not adjustable unless you take it back off. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-18-2018, 08:13 PM	#10
plastercracker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Conneaut Township Posts: 98	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets made my own the dirty pic was before ground and painted http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1537315909 Attached Images

09-21-2018, 04:13 PM	#12
plastercracker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Conneaut Township Posts: 98	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1537560727 i took the stock bracket and cut off the angled part that the shock bolts to. wanted to safe the part that has holes in it for u bolts to go thru. then took some 3 inch wide steel 1/4 inch thick and welded it to the u bolt bracket. some playing around to get shock to fit with no bind. end up with slight bend at end where shock bolts on. once every thing is fitted and aligned nice then full weld and grind off excess and round corners so you have no sharp edges. put in gusset to strengthen. paint it black. hope that helps. think there is a link here in search to show you to. i used a press to flatten bracket where u bolt goes thru. guess i will start cleaning under side now i see how dirty it has gotten. Attached Images

09-21-2018, 04:14 PM	#13
plastercracker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Conneaut Township Posts: 98	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1537560868 Attached Images

09-21-2018, 04:25 PM	#14
plastercracker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Conneaut Township Posts: 98	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets all so you use the left side on the right and right side for left.

09-22-2018, 12:08 AM	#15
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,382	Re: Rear Shock Relocation Brackets That's good information. Thank you sir. __________________ 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

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