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VDOG · 04-18-2007, 05:12 PM

Im sure a few of you have done this with a kit. My question, how did you get the old mounts off without taking the bed off? Used my 4.5 inch grinder and lowered my exhaust and I have one side off, but now how do I get the old rivets out?

SCOTI · 04-18-2007, 05:41 PM

Grind them flush & drive them out w/a air chisel (easy way

) or a punch & hammer (not so easy).

VDOG · 04-18-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Grind them flush & drive them out w/a air chisel (easy way

) or a punch & hammer (not so easy).

I was trying not to grind them out, getting lazy. Going on 3 weeks doing this install. Nver enough time in the day.

53lowdown · 04-18-2007, 07:07 PM

I used a center punch to ding the rivit head in the center, then a 3/8 drill bit to drill through the head. Then punch the rivit out with a punch and bfh

VDOG · 04-19-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 53lowdown

I used a center punch to ding the rivit head in the center, then a 3/8 drill bit to drill through the head. Then punch the rivit out with a punch and bfh

BFH?

70c10 · 04-19-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

BFH?

Big effin hammer

Tx Firefighter · 04-19-2007, 01:21 PM

Get a flap wheel for your grinder at Home Depot and you'll be able to grind those flush in about 30 seconds each. Then, like mentioned, they will punch right out.

Also, fit a block of wood between the flange of that crossmember and the bottom of the bed, right next to the rivet while hitting the rivet. The crossmember is flimsy enough that it springs a bit when struck with the hammer and than takes away from the effectiveness of your force.

68CHEBY · 04-19-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Im sure a few of you have done this with a kit. My question, how did you get the old mounts off without taking the bed off? Used my 4.5 inch grinder and lowered my exhaust and I have one side off, but now how do I get the old rivets out?

If you have an air hammer use a chisel bit and knock the head off of it then use the air hammer to knock the rest of it out, not the quietest way but for me it has been by far the simplist.

VDOG · 04-19-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 68CHEBY

If you have an air hammer use a chisel bit and knock the head off of it then use the air hammer to knock the rest of it out, not the quietest way but for me it has been by far the simplist.

That was the first thing I tried, my air hammer did not make a dent.
So I used the grinder. Just have to get back under it, and finish the job.

VDOG · 04-22-2007, 03:48 PM

Got the old shock mounts and installed the new ones. Unless I did something wrong, the new shock relocator parts are not as great as I thought. I'll post the pictures within the hour.

VDOG · 04-24-2007, 08:14 PM

Are the shocks bushings supposed to be slanted at the bottom?
Also the kit has a mounting bolt that hits the shock as you can see in the picture. You have to install the upper screw with the nut half way then install the shock then tighten the screw the rest of the way. PIA!!

SCOTI · 04-24-2007, 11:02 PM

Wow! That bottom shock does look waaaaaay out of align.....

Tx Firefighter · 04-25-2007, 07:50 AM

Flip that upper bolt over to where the head is on bottom and the nut is above the crossmember. That will fix that problem at least.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-25-2007, 08:32 AM

Do you have an adjustable panhard bar? Looks like your rearend is misaligned.

R

arkracing · 04-25-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Do you have an adjustable panhard bar? Looks like your rearend is misaligned.

R

Yeh what he said

**Shock_Me** · 04-25-2007, 11:27 AM

My lower shock mount kit from ECE has a spacer between the shock and the mount. Don't know if that would solve the mis-alignment problem though. I'll take a pic tonight when I get home and post it for you.

Pete

glock35ipsc · 04-25-2007, 12:12 PM

What does the other side look like? Can you post pics of the opposite side? If we could see how that shock sits on the mounting stud, that would tell us alot.....

PunkRock247 · 04-25-2007, 12:37 PM

Here are some pics of mine. I hope they help. They are the best pics I could get with the truck still on the ground. Not easy for a guy my size getting under a lowered truck

VDOG · 04-25-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkRock247

Here are some pics of mine. I hope they help. They are the best pics I could get with the truck still on the ground. Not easy for a guy my size getting under a lowered truck

Looking at PunkRocks pictures, I think my shock mounts were made wrong. His mounting bolt is nowhere near the shock where as mine hits the top of the shock.

glock35ipsc · 04-25-2007, 01:15 PM

There are definately some difference here, but nothing is jumping out at me right now except for the rear end not being centeres. VDOG, some pics of the left side would tell us a bunch.

Also VDOG, who made your kit? And how much is your truck lowered in the rear?

PunkRock247 · 04-25-2007, 01:40 PM

FYI...I got mine from Early Classic Enterprises

VDOG · 04-25-2007, 02:36 PM

I will get you a picture of the passenger side in a few minutes. I got mine from Classic Performance Parts or CPP.
Look at the screw that in the old shock mount hole. Do you see it next to the shock? Its pressing against the shock.

70c10 · 04-25-2007, 02:54 PM

vdog- the part that your bottom mount attaches to looks bent to the left. Look at the angle compared to punkrocks!.

VDOG · 04-25-2007, 05:50 PM

The truck has a 3" drop in fron and a 4" in the rear.
Maybe I should install the panhard bar, maybe that will align the shocks.
So where do I mount the adjustable part of the panhard bar? On the axle or on the driverside mount?

Pictures are the driverside of the truck as requsted.

IvelDesigns · 04-25-2007, 06:05 PM

i'm not sure why your having the issues you are, but i would definitely run a panhard bar. at least the factory one, if not an adjustable one.

all of the adjustable panhard bar setups i've seen has the adjuster on the D side mount.

04-18-2007, 05:12 PM	#1
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Shock Relocation Im sure a few of you have done this with a kit. My question, how did you get the old mounts off without taking the bed off? Used my 4.5 inch grinder and lowered my exhaust and I have one side off, but now how do I get the old rivets out? Attached Images

04-18-2007, 05:41 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,947	Re: Shock Relocation Grind them flush & drive them out w/a air chisel (easy way ) or a punch & hammer (not so easy). __________________ 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.*

04-18-2007, 07:07 PM	#4
53lowdown Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 258	Re: Shock Relocation I used a center punch to ding the rivit head in the center, then a 3/8 drill bit to drill through the head. Then punch the rivit out with a punch and bfh __________________ _______________________________________ 62 SWB BBW (under construction) 86 Vette Convertible

04-19-2007, 01:21 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Shock Relocation Get a flap wheel for your grinder at Home Depot and you'll be able to grind those flush in about 30 seconds each. Then, like mentioned, they will punch right out. Also, fit a block of wood between the flange of that crossmember and the bottom of the bed, right next to the rivet while hitting the rivet. The crossmember is flimsy enough that it springs a bit when struck with the hammer and than takes away from the effectiveness of your force. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 04-19-2007 at 01:23 PM.

04-22-2007, 03:48 PM	#10
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Shock Relocation Got the old shock mounts and installed the new ones. Unless I did something wrong, the new shock relocator parts are not as great as I thought. I'll post the pictures within the hour.

04-24-2007, 08:14 PM	#11
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Shock Relocation Are the shocks bushings supposed to be slanted at the bottom? Also the kit has a mounting bolt that hits the shock as you can see in the picture. You have to install the upper screw with the nut half way then install the shock then tighten the screw the rest of the way. PIA!! Attached Images

04-24-2007, 11:02 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,947	Re: Shock Relocation Wow! That bottom shock does look waaaaaay out of align..... __________________ 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.*

04-25-2007, 07:50 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Shock Relocation Flip that upper bolt over to where the head is on bottom and the nut is above the crossmember. That will fix that problem at least. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-25-2007, 08:32 AM	#14
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,840	Re: Shock Relocation Do you have an adjustable panhard bar? Looks like your rearend is misaligned. R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-25-2007, 11:27 AM	#16
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 587	Re: Shock Relocation My lower shock mount kit from ECE has a spacer between the shock and the mount. Don't know if that would solve the mis-alignment problem though. I'll take a pic tonight when I get home and post it for you. Pete

04-25-2007, 12:12 PM	#17
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Shock Relocation What does the other side look like? Can you post pics of the opposite side? If we could see how that shock sits on the mounting stud, that would tell us alot..... __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-25-2007, 12:37 PM	#18
PunkRock247 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 44	Re: Shock Relocation Here are some pics of mine. I hope they help. They are the best pics I could get with the truck still on the ground. Not easy for a guy my size getting under a lowered truck Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevrolet C-10 SWB

04-25-2007, 01:15 PM	#20
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Shock Relocation There are definately some difference here, but nothing is jumping out at me right now except for the rear end not being centeres. VDOG, some pics of the left side would tell us a bunch. Also VDOG, who made your kit? And how much is your truck lowered in the rear? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 04-25-2007 at 01:21 PM.

04-25-2007, 01:40 PM	#21
PunkRock247 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 44	Re: Shock Relocation FYI...I got mine from Early Classic Enterprises __________________ 1969 Chevrolet C-10 SWB

04-25-2007, 02:36 PM	#22
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Shock Relocation I will get you a picture of the passenger side in a few minutes. I got mine from Classic Performance Parts or CPP. Look at the screw that in the old shock mount hole. Do you see it next to the shock? Its pressing against the shock.



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04-25-2007, 02:54 PM	#23
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Shock Relocation vdog- the part that your bottom mount attaches to looks bent to the left. Look at the angle compared to punkrocks!. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-25-2007, 05:50 PM	#24
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Shock Relocation The truck has a 3" drop in fron and a 4" in the rear. Maybe I should install the panhard bar, maybe that will align the shocks. So where do I mount the adjustable part of the panhard bar? On the axle or on the driverside mount? Pictures are the driverside of the truck as requsted. Attached Images

04-25-2007, 06:05 PM	#25
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Shock Relocation i'm not sure why your having the issues you are, but i would definitely run a panhard bar. at least the factory one, if not an adjustable one. all of the adjustable panhard bar setups i've seen has the adjuster on the D side mount. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

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