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71c10RDU · 06-27-2021, 06:43 AM

So I've been fixing all the previous owners mistakes on my newly acquired 71 c10. One of them was some very junky blown out rear shocks mounted in the factory location when the truck has a 6" rear drop. So I ordered up some shock relocation brackets for the rear, and a set of ride tech single adjustable shocks for the front and rear. I installed the shock relocation brackets and got my new shocks bolted in when I realized something. The factory upper shock mounts are NOT centered on the frame cross member. The only reason I took notice is because I saw my rear shocks were extended different lengths as seen in the pictures. Then I noticed that one mount is closer to the frame rail on one side than the other. Does anyone know why the factory did this? Will this cause any issues? Thanks in advance!

crazy longhorn · 06-27-2021, 01:32 PM

Im not sure that I see it ALL....but can you move the rears of the brackets inboard, to straighten up the line?

longhorn

71c10RDU · 06-27-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

Im not sure that I see it ALL....but can you move the rears of the brackets inboard, to straighten up the line?

longhorn

Even if you moved the rear of the brackets in, they would still be different distances from the frame. This is where they are placed from the factory, the brackets bolt into the factory holes left over from the rivets. I’m just curious as to why gm did them like this.

**PGSigns** · 06-27-2021, 05:54 PM

I think it was done for room for the exhaust pipe.
Jimmy

SCOTI · 06-28-2021, 10:23 AM

Weird. I never paid much attention to their specific location but I can def see what @71c10RDU is talking about.

I'd just relocate the mount as needed to make them symmetrical or do the 'No Limit Engineering' relocation set-up.

06-27-2021, 06:43 AM	#1
71c10RDU Registered User Join Date: May 2021 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 10	Upper shock mounts not centered...... So I've been fixing all the previous owners mistakes on my newly acquired 71 c10. One of them was some very junky blown out rear shocks mounted in the factory location when the truck has a 6" rear drop. So I ordered up some shock relocation brackets for the rear, and a set of ride tech single adjustable shocks for the front and rear. I installed the shock relocation brackets and got my new shocks bolted in when I realized something. The factory upper shock mounts are NOT centered on the frame cross member. The only reason I took notice is because I saw my rear shocks were extended different lengths as seen in the pictures. Then I noticed that one mount is closer to the frame rail on one side than the other. Does anyone know why the factory did this? Will this cause any issues? Thanks in advance! Attached Images

06-27-2021, 01:32 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Upper shock mounts not centered...... Im not sure that I see it ALL....but can you move the rears of the brackets inboard, to straighten up the line? longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-27-2021, 05:54 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Upper shock mounts not centered...... I think it was done for room for the exhaust pipe. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

06-28-2021, 10:23 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Upper shock mounts not centered...... Weird. I never paid much attention to their specific location but I can def see what @71c10RDU is talking about. I'd just relocate the mount as needed to make them symmetrical or do the 'No Limit Engineering' relocation set-up. __________________ 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.*



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