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**rs74** · 03-03-2013, 11:53 PM

I was looking today at the rear shock mounts after I put the WC flip kit on. The shock mount is right up against the flip kit plate. I won't be able to get the bolt through and the nut on. Surely I am not the only one to run into this. What is the fix? Not the best photos.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-04-2013, 12:13 AM

Get rid of the. Overload spring then run a shock mount extender welded to the old mounts.
Much smoother ride then
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DREAMER1 · 03-04-2013, 12:18 AM

I got a shock mount extender...gotta have it, cause your factory shocks won't fit unless you wanna buy new shorter shocks. My extender was a bolt in job that was hassle free.
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**rs74** · 03-04-2013, 12:21 AM

Do either one of you guys have pics of your setup?

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-04-2013, 12:24 AM

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**rs74** · 03-04-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

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Are those just held on by the one bolt? Thanks for posting the pic.

silvereagle07 · 03-04-2013, 10:22 AM

I have the same setup as above with the overload spring removed. I installed the shock extenders before I installed the flip bracket. I had to notch the bracket for the head of the bolt for the shock extender. It doesn't take much off . Just mark and grind it out .

03-03-2013, 11:53 PM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Have issue with rear shock mount and flip kit I was looking today at the rear shock mounts after I put the WC flip kit on. The shock mount is right up against the flip kit plate. I won't be able to get the bolt through and the nut on. Surely I am not the only one to run into this. What is the fix? Not the best photos. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-04-2013, 12:13 AM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Have issue with rear shock mount and flip kit Get rid of the. Overload spring then run a shock mount extender welded to the old mounts. Much smoother ride then Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-04-2013, 12:18 AM	#3
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Have issue with rear shock mount and flip kit I got a shock mount extender...gotta have it, cause your factory shocks won't fit unless you wanna buy new shorter shocks. My extender was a bolt in job that was hassle free. Posted via Mobile Device

03-04-2013, 12:21 AM	#4
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Have issue with rear shock mount and flip kit Do either one of you guys have pics of your setup? __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-04-2013, 12:24 AM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Have issue with rear shock mount and flip kit Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-04-2013, 10:22 AM	#7
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Have issue with rear shock mount and flip kit I have the same setup as above with the overload spring removed. I installed the shock extenders before I installed the flip bracket. I had to notch the bracket for the head of the bolt for the shock extender. It doesn't take much off . Just mark and grind it out . __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT



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