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BB72CHEVKT · 09-02-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by midnight rambler

im not getting it, are you thinking it should mount like your red outline ? if so these mounts will not work like that..

The red is how it currently fits. I will do as Bobby instructed and open up the bolt hole and it should allow the bracket to slide down and avoid the axel housing on top.

ultrahd4me · 09-02-2016, 11:52 AM

That is correct. It may be wrong on the 1/2" drill bit but you should see that it needs to be opened up a little. I've a few trucks that didn't need it, but most of them do. Same on leaf spring plate, most of them have to ground to clear the bolt head.

BB72CHEVKT · 09-02-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ultrahd4me

That is correct. It may be wrong on the 1/2" drill bit but you should see that it needs to be opened up a little. I've a few trucks that didn't need it, but most of them do. Same on leaf spring plate, most of them have to ground to clear the bolt head.

Thanks man. I am going to get it aligned today and the fix the rear shocks next week and put on the sway bar and sport bumper. I didn't leave the shop until 2am (I only played helper really, I am good at taking stuff apart, LOL)and didn't take any pics but I am in love with the stance. I have the burb wheels on there for now but will get the new wheels on there shortly. What do you normally do about the front and rear bump stops.

BB72CHEVKT · 09-02-2016, 04:43 PM

This is what it lools like. We are just going to enlarge the hole.

BB72CHEVKT · 09-02-2016, 05:33 PM

I am bottoming out on the front fenders like crazy. I stole these wheels from my 71 that is supposed to also have a 4.5 front drop and the never bottomed out on the burb. I will purchase shorter tires for the wheels that go with this truck but that probably isn't going to solve the problem.

SkinnyG · 09-02-2016, 06:26 PM

Those shock extenders aren't on correct - did you add the side bolts and expect them to rotate up so that back bolt will fit? I don't think it will work that way.

Having said that - I mentioned that I made my own. I found the factory brackets dimensionally inconsistent, so a generic "fits all" might be interpretive....

SCOTI · 09-02-2016, 06:41 PM

On my 74, I used WC shock extenders. Mine were flush w/the OE rear-end brackets like the ones in this pic....

SCOTI · 09-02-2016, 06:45 PM

I also used a solid bolt where this pic utilizes two individual bolts. I slid the bolt in toward the spring-pack & installed a nut there (RED).

I also added a bolt to keep it from being able to pivot (WHITE).

evan · 02-27-2017, 11:47 AM

Are these brackets necessary if I use Belltech drop shocks?

**lolife99** · 02-27-2017, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by evan

Are these brackets necessary if I use Belltech drop shocks?

I say YES.
They are for keeping the shocks in a "more vertical" position,... than anything else.
Without them the shocks lay to "flat".

Bobby Pootz · 03-24-2017, 06:30 PM

What other brands are recommended for the shock relocation brackets? I've only seen Western Chassis.

Thanks in advance! I'm in need of getting these for my drop!

Rob

**lolife99** · 03-24-2017, 07:26 PM

https://www.mcgaughystore.com/1973-1...ts-prs-7387se/

Bobby Pootz · 03-24-2017, 08:01 PM

Much appreciated! Thanks Keith!

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BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Looking for pics of Western Chassis reacr shock relocators installed. This is what it lools like. We are just going to enlarge the hole. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

09-02-2016, 05:33 PM	#30
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Looking for pics of Western Chassis reacr shock relocators installed. I am bottoming out on the front fenders like crazy. I stole these wheels from my 71 that is supposed to also have a 4.5 front drop and the never bottomed out on the burb. I will purchase shorter tires for the wheels that go with this truck but that probably isn't going to solve the problem. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

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SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,265	Re: Looking for pics of Western Chassis reacr shock relocators installed. Those shock extenders aren't on correct - did you add the side bolts and expect them to rotate up so that back bolt will fit? I don't think it will work that way. Having said that - I mentioned that I made my own. I found the factory brackets dimensionally inconsistent, so a generic "fits all" might be interpretive.... __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

09-02-2016, 06:41 PM	#32
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Looking for pics of Western Chassis reacr shock relocators installed. On my 74, I used WC shock extenders. Mine were flush w/the OE rear-end brackets like the ones in this pic.... Attached Images __________________ 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.*

09-02-2016, 06:45 PM	#33
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Looking for pics of Western Chassis reacr shock relocators installed. I also used a solid bolt where this pic utilizes two individual bolts. I slid the bolt in toward the spring-pack & installed a nut there (RED). I also added a bolt to keep it from being able to pivot (WHITE). Attached Images __________________ 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.*

02-27-2017, 11:47 AM	#34
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: Looking for pics of Western Chassis reacr shock relocators installed. Are these brackets necessary if I use Belltech drop shocks? __________________ Evan B.

03-24-2017, 06:30 PM	#36
Bobby Pootz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 146	Re: Looking for pics of Western Chassis reacr shock relocators installed. What other brands are recommended for the shock relocation brackets? I've only seen Western Chassis. Thanks in advance! I'm in need of getting these for my drop! Rob

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Bobby Pootz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 146	Re: Looking for pics of Western Chassis reacr shock relocators installed. Much appreciated! Thanks Keith!



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