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blazer2007 · 10-05-2020, 10:26 AM

I have a new 9 inch rearend coming with no shock mount pads welded on so was wondering if someone has a better idea for mounts. There is such a steep angle once you have shock the extended like with shock extenders. Is a 78 blazer with a flip and mild AOL air bags

HAULIN' IT · 10-05-2020, 08:51 PM

Not sure where/how you have your bags located, but I made brackets & mounting both of the shocks vertical behind the axle. Dont know if this could fit with what you have or not. Lorne

blazer2007 · 10-05-2020, 09:01 PM

Did you save any pictures ?

HAULIN' IT · 10-05-2020, 10:37 PM

I haven't bothered/figured how to post photos since the whole Photobucket ransom mess.
If you go here:http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=737307 You can see the lower brackets I made. For the top, I unbolted the original studs, made a large "washer" to support the movement simply drilled a hole in the frame near the top. Hope this helps! Lorne

blazer2007 · 10-06-2020, 10:16 AM

I was looking at those style of shock mounts. This is how mine looks, this is not mine, I believe is T.V. Blazers

blazer2007 · 10-06-2020, 10:18 AM

Does it matter on shock angle ? The straighter the better ?

HAULIN' IT · 10-06-2020, 07:10 PM

Yep! There is some information on many shock/suspension manufacturers sites, ect. about how the angle from vertical effects the dampening.

If you look at the photo you posted, that shock is spending half of the suspension travel rotating around the bushing eyes. Wrong, wrong...wrongwrongwrong

blazer2007 · 10-06-2020, 08:38 PM

So your saying that is wrong,LOL That,s why I like your brackets. Looks like it might push it out some and see where It lands up. I will find info on shock angles and see what I need. Have to remove old rear and mock up new one. Thats why I like the 9 inch ,no weight. Thanks for the help, will keep a update thru the months. Hope is a good winter for this

SCOTI · 10-08-2020, 10:11 AM

Keeps the shocks between plumb & 30°. For your set-up that's similar to the pic above, fabbed lower shock brackets are the way to go.

Check this set-up out. 3rd page, starting @ post #56: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=808341

blazer2007 · 10-09-2020, 09:09 AM

That,s Scotti ,that perfect, just have to find those brackets. I,d like to try and make some but I don,t own a plasma cutter or know anyone with one. Trouble is with this virus is getting hard to get stuff and in Can. is harder

SCOTI · 10-09-2020, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

That,s Scotti ,that perfect, just have to find those brackets. I,d like to try and make some but I don,t own a plasma cutter or know anyone with one. Trouble is with this virus is getting hard to get stuff and in Can. is harder

https://www.bcfab.com/Rear-Shock-Mount-Kit_p_1109.html

Maybe these would work? Not sure on the overall length but they basic bracket is there & could be tweaked for length if needed.
Can Summit Racing get things through to Canada?

blazer2007 · 10-09-2020, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

https://www.bcfab.com/Rear-Shock-Mount-Kit_p_1109.html

Maybe these would work? Not sure on the overall length but they basic bracket is there & could be tweaked for length if needed.
Can Summit Racing get things through to Canada?

Summit seems to be the best one ,I did look at the ones from BC fab hoping BC stood for British Columbia , my province but no. With the shipping rates and our low dollar gets expensive to cross the boarder , but will get some some how

SCOTI · 10-09-2020, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

Summit seems to be the best one ,I did look at the ones from BC fab hoping BC stood for British Columbia , my province but no. With the shipping rates and our low dollar gets expensive to cross the boarder , but will get some some how

I've never been involved in a transaction out of country. Can someone ship direct from US @ a lower cost? Or is it the same $$ & hassle?

blazer2007 · 10-09-2020, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I've never been involved in a transaction out of country. Can someone ship direct from US @ a lower cost? Or is it the same $$ & hassle?

It,s sorta a hassle , even if you sent it me , you have to get it and then relabel it , go to the post office, pay for it or send it collect and I won,t ask anyone to do this. Thanks thou, your always so helpful and go out of your way to help. from other threads I,ve read like the 2 link arm one and then someone sheets on your effort . I,ll get it done, even If I have to make it outta wood, LOL. I,m sure there will be more questions as soon as I get the rear end back.

SCOTI · 10-09-2020, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

It,s sorta a hassle , even if you sent it me , you have to get it and then relabel it , go to the post office, pay for it or send it collect and I won,t ask anyone to do this. Thanks thou, your always so helpful and go out of your way to help. from other threads I,ve read like the 2 link arm one and then someone sheets on your effort . I,ll get it done, even If I have to make it outta wood, LOL. I,m sure there will be more questions as soon as I get the rear end back.

Just a thought. Wasn't sure what it would take.

blazer2007 · 10-13-2020, 10:28 AM

well BC fab was a fail 71.00 for shipping U.S. ,add 20-25 % for Can, dollar so about 123.00 to get them ,oh well.

10-05-2020, 10:26 AM	#1
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? I have a new 9 inch rearend coming with no shock mount pads welded on so was wondering if someone has a better idea for mounts. There is such a steep angle once you have shock the extended like with shock extenders. Is a 78 blazer with a flip and mild AOL air bags

10-05-2020, 08:51 PM	#2
HAULIN' IT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Beaver Falls, Pa Posts: 168	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? Not sure where/how you have your bags located, but I made brackets & mounting both of the shocks vertical behind the axle. Dont know if this could fit with what you have or not. Lorne

10-05-2020, 09:01 PM	#3
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? Did you save any pictures ?

10-05-2020, 10:37 PM	#4
HAULIN' IT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Beaver Falls, Pa Posts: 168	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? I haven't bothered/figured how to post photos since the whole Photobucket ransom mess. If you go here:http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=737307 You can see the lower brackets I made. For the top, I unbolted the original studs, made a large "washer" to support the movement simply drilled a hole in the frame near the top. Hope this helps! Lorne

10-06-2020, 10:18 AM	#6
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? Does it matter on shock angle ? The straighter the better ?

10-06-2020, 10:16 AM	#5
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? I was looking at those style of shock mounts. This is how mine looks, this is not mine, I believe is T.V. Blazers Attached Images

10-06-2020, 07:10 PM	#7
HAULIN' IT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Beaver Falls, Pa Posts: 168	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? Yep! There is some information on many shock/suspension manufacturers sites, ect. about how the angle from vertical effects the dampening. If you look at the photo you posted, that shock is spending half of the suspension travel rotating around the bushing eyes. Wrong, wrong...wrongwrongwrong

10-06-2020, 08:38 PM	#8
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? So your saying that is wrong,LOL That,s why I like your brackets. Looks like it might push it out some and see where It lands up. I will find info on shock angles and see what I need. Have to remove old rear and mock up new one. Thats why I like the 9 inch ,no weight. Thanks for the help, will keep a update thru the months. Hope is a good winter for this

10-08-2020, 10:11 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? Keeps the shocks between plumb & 30°. For your set-up that's similar to the pic above, fabbed lower shock brackets are the way to go. Check this set-up out. 3rd page, starting @ post #56: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=808341 __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-09-2020, 09:09 AM	#10
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? That,s Scotti ,that perfect, just have to find those brackets. I,d like to try and make some but I don,t own a plasma cutter or know anyone with one. Trouble is with this virus is getting hard to get stuff and in Can. is harder

10-13-2020, 10:28 AM	#16
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 78 flipped rear shock brackets, better angle ? well BC fab was a fail 71.00 for shipping U.S. ,add 20-25 % for Can, dollar so about 123.00 to get them ,oh well.

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