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stealthy '69 · 06-05-2009, 03:28 AM

does anyone have any pics of shock relocating brackets? And what is the purpose of them, too run stock shocks on a lowered truck? any help? thanks

jim zag · 06-05-2009, 06:13 AM

I spent the time to make my own for my current project. The purpose is to stand the shocks up closer to vertical and extend them more so the shocks have more stroke left to use. When you use lowering springs in the rear the stock bracket holes get closer together and you risk the chance of bottoming out the shock. The shocks go from being vertical to horizontal which makes them ineffective.

cdowns · 06-05-2009, 08:00 AM

what he said

chuckmc8 · 06-05-2009, 08:02 AM

stealthy, you also need a shorter shock. If you dropped 4", then of course, a 4" shorter shock. If you call the 800 customer serive # for any of the major shock mfgs, they can tell you the dimensions (length) on the factory shock and then with your info, they can give you their part number for the same shock that is shorter. Many of the suppliers sell the shorter shocks for "lowered" trucks, but with the mfg info that I referenced, you can buy them at Autozone or similar, and not have to wait or pay shipping- HTH

72BlckButy · 06-05-2009, 08:20 AM

Check with ECE (Early Classic Enterprises), they offer a nice set of KYB shocks for lowered applications; and they even have shock relocator brackets.

Just by changing the angle of the shock, you will notice an improved ride quality, guaranteed!

06-05-2009, 03:28 AM	#1
stealthy '69 '69 Chevy SWB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 1,065	shock relocating brackets does anyone have any pics of shock relocating brackets? And what is the purpose of them, too run stock shocks on a lowered truck? any help? thanks

06-05-2009, 06:13 AM	#2
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: shock relocating brackets I spent the time to make my own for my current project. The purpose is to stand the shocks up closer to vertical and extend them more so the shocks have more stroke left to use. When you use lowering springs in the rear the stock bracket holes get closer together and you risk the chance of bottoming out the shock. The shocks go from being vertical to horizontal which makes them ineffective. __________________ JIM ZAG

06-05-2009, 08:00 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: shock relocating brackets what he said __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-05-2009, 08:02 AM	#4
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: shock relocating brackets stealthy, you also need a shorter shock. If you dropped 4", then of course, a 4" shorter shock. If you call the 800 customer serive # for any of the major shock mfgs, they can tell you the dimensions (length) on the factory shock and then with your info, they can give you their part number for the same shock that is shorter. Many of the suppliers sell the shorter shocks for "lowered" trucks, but with the mfg info that I referenced, you can buy them at Autozone or similar, and not have to wait or pay shipping- HTH

06-05-2009, 08:20 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: shock relocating brackets Check with ECE (Early Classic Enterprises), they offer a nice set of KYB shocks for lowered applications; and they even have shock relocator brackets. Just by changing the angle of the shock, you will notice an improved ride quality, guaranteed! __________________ -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)



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