ECE Rear Shock Relocator Question??!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tcb-1 · 01-03-2010, 04:53 PM

okay, just installed the my ECE rear shock relocator on my '69 and I'm also bagging the truck. everything's good.

the new upper mount is dimensionally the same as the old upper mount. still, all is cool.

now comes the issue.

the lower shock mount in the kit contained a 5/8" diameter mounting stud. the original shock mount was a 1/2" diameter stud.

when I try to find shocks that will fit both the upper and lower mounts, I am coming up craps.

here's my request:

if your running this kit, can you tell me what shock your using, pn# and manufacturer?

fyi, I know the "full" kit ECE sells contains KYB shocks

THANKS GANG!!!!

roadking-111 · 01-03-2010, 07:51 PM

I have the ECE 4/6 drop and my rears are KYB GR-2's. Part number on the carton was 02-7510.

VA72C10 · 01-03-2010, 08:57 PM

Posted without seeing the numbers above...the one thing I'd check is since the kit is only for a 6" drop and you're bagging (probably 8" when aired out) you might find the shocks limit your drop... I found out the ART front kit uses Monroe 33033 shocks...did a quick google search and got them on ebay for around $18 shipped for both IIRC.

Sorry I don't have better info.....TTT

tcb-1 · 01-03-2010, 09:14 PM

I'll try to cross reference that pn#, roadking. thanks for the info!!

72BlckButy · 01-04-2010, 09:28 AM

Doug, here's the info I have from my build thread in reference to the KYB shocks offered by ECE. According to the boxes shipped by ECE, and after confirming the number with the shock themselves, here's the numbers you need to correspond with your local KYB dealer:

02-7002 Front KYB GR-2 Drop Shock (344068)
02-7510 Rear KYB GR-2 Drop Shock (344055)

The numbers 344055 and 344068 are stamped into the shock, and is also part of the UPC printed from KYB.

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VA72C10 · 01-04-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Doug, here's the info I have from my build thread in reference to the KYB shocks offered by ECE. According to the boxes shipped by ECE, and after confirming the number with the shock themselves, here's the numbers you need to correspond with your local KYB dealer:

02-7002 Front KYB GR-2 Drop Shock (344068)
02-7510 Rear KYB GR-2 Drop Shock (344055)

The numbers 344055 and 344068 are stamped into the shock, and is also part of the UPC printed from KYB.

Wouldn't those only apply to your specific drop? From what I've read you need to match the overall travel to your specific setup. Spindles vs. recessed cups vs springs vs drop blocks in the rear or not...etc.etc...that would change the min and max length required for the shock? I may be wrong but wanted to throw that out there to check...

tcb-1 · 01-04-2010, 02:02 PM

yes, they would apply to Nate's specific drop, but I can now contact KYB with the pn# and tell them what length I will need.

I think I can then find a cheaper comparable brand.

VA72C10 · 01-04-2010, 02:27 PM

That's all I was wanting to point out was for someone not to just copy down the part #'s and think they would work on their specific application...

01-03-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	ECE Rear Shock Relocator Question??!! okay, just installed the my ECE rear shock relocator on my '69 and I'm also bagging the truck. everything's good. the new upper mount is dimensionally the same as the old upper mount. still, all is cool. now comes the issue. the lower shock mount in the kit contained a 5/8" diameter mounting stud. the original shock mount was a 1/2" diameter stud. when I try to find shocks that will fit both the upper and lower mounts, I am coming up craps. here's my request: if your running this kit, can you tell me what shock your using, pn# and manufacturer? fyi, I know the "full" kit ECE sells contains KYB shocks THANKS GANG!!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 01-03-2010 at 05:03 PM.

01-03-2010, 07:51 PM	#2
roadking-111 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Windsor, CO Posts: 67	Re: ECE Rear Shock Relocator Question??!! I have the ECE 4/6 drop and my rears are KYB GR-2's. Part number on the carton was 02-7510.

01-03-2010, 08:57 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: ECE Rear Shock Relocator Question??!! Posted without seeing the numbers above...the one thing I'd check is since the kit is only for a 6" drop and you're bagging (probably 8" when aired out) you might find the shocks limit your drop... I found out the ART front kit uses Monroe 33033 shocks...did a quick google search and got them on ebay for around $18 shipped for both IIRC. Sorry I don't have better info.....TTT __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 01-03-2010 at 09:28 PM.

01-03-2010, 09:14 PM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: ECE Rear Shock Relocator Question??!! I'll try to cross reference that pn#, roadking. thanks for the info!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

01-04-2010, 09:28 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: ECE Rear Shock Relocator Question??!! Doug, here's the info I have from my build thread in reference to the KYB shocks offered by ECE. According to the boxes shipped by ECE, and after confirming the number with the shock themselves, here's the numbers you need to correspond with your local KYB dealer: 02-7002 Front KYB GR-2 Drop Shock (344068) 02-7510 Rear KYB GR-2 Drop Shock (344055) The numbers 344055 and 344068 are stamped into the shock, and is also part of the UPC printed from KYB. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-04-2010 at 09:29 AM.

01-04-2010, 02:02 PM	#7
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: ECE Rear Shock Relocator Question??!! yes, they would apply to Nate's specific drop, but I can now contact KYB with the pn# and tell them what length I will need. I think I can then find a cheaper comparable brand. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

01-04-2010, 02:27 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: ECE Rear Shock Relocator Question??!! That's all I was wanting to point out was for someone not to just copy down the part #'s and think they would work on their specific application... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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