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Ericram · 12-29-2010, 02:13 PM

Hello fellas, i need some assistance. I have a 71 lwb and i recently dropped the rear 4"via drop coils/shocks. The lower bolts arent holding the shock in place at all. Would the the shock mount relocator be whats missing? EC says relocator needed on 6" drop. Im not sure whats wrong. Any advise?
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**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-29-2010, 02:27 PM

I use them even on the 4" drop. However you should be able to mount the shocks without them. Pictures would help to see what the problem is. WES

cdowns · 12-29-2010, 02:54 PM

the closer the shocks are to straight up an down the more effectivly they work//i used relocation kit on a 4"drop they gave alot better ride feel than when i hads thje stock setup

Ericram · 12-29-2010, 04:47 PM

Thanks for quick replies! The shocks were mounted fine but the shock seems to be at a weird angle n the shock w/grommet slipped of the bottom bolt twice already. 2nd time it happend i put washers on each side of bolt/grommet and still came off. the shock seems fully extended when connected, should that be happening or should it still be able to extend further? Im hoping i have the correct shocks.
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oldblue1968chevy · 12-29-2010, 06:02 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399

Or you can save the $ and make your own?

kacz81 · 12-29-2010, 07:45 PM

I made my own using that thread they came out great and wasn't hard at all to do

Ericram · 12-31-2010, 01:13 PM

thanks for the link!! I will attempt to fab the mounts and if unable to do so then i will just order from EC.

@kacz81- how did you get the bottom mount flat? Did you have access to a press or did you hammer it out?

oldblue1968chevy · 12-31-2010, 01:17 PM

He used a presss in his build..

I havent doen mine yet. The hardest part is grinding the 4 rivits that hold the upper shock mounts on. (You'll have to do that with the ECE kit)

kacz81 · 12-31-2010, 02:07 PM

I used an oxy/acetylene torch to heat them up and a 2 lb hammer and 2x4 to beat them flat
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Ericram · 12-31-2010, 06:19 PM

@kacz81- Awesome, thanks for the info.

I will attempt to do this on sunday. Hopefully everything goes well since it's my daily driver and will need it for work monday! ha Now that I think about it I should just start saturday to be safe! Thank all you guys once again.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-31-2010, 06:51 PM

You can do the lowers on another weekend.

The uppers will take the longest.

ChevLoRay · 12-31-2010, 07:10 PM

ECE recommended the upper mount relocators on any drop of 4 inches or more. Do you also have the adjustable track bar? I have both and I don't have any issues with my rear shocks. The ride was outstanding....when it was on the road.

Ericram · 01-03-2011, 10:48 AM

Yes I have the track bar. I went ahead and ordered the kit form ECE incase I screw it up some how. I have a cousin with a 68 that can use the ECE brackets if I end up doing it right. Thank you guys for the info! I will have some updated pics up soon.

@ChevLoRay- Your truck not running at this time?

12-29-2010, 02:13 PM	#1
Ericram Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth , Texas Posts: 27	Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? Hello fellas, i need some assistance. I have a 71 lwb and i recently dropped the rear 4"via drop coils/shocks. The lower bolts arent holding the shock in place at all. Would the the shock mount relocator be whats missing? EC says relocator needed on 6" drop. Im not sure whats wrong. Any advise? Posted via Mobile Device

12-29-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? I use them even on the 4" drop. However you should be able to mount the shocks without them. Pictures would help to see what the problem is. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-29-2010, 02:54 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? the closer the shocks are to straight up an down the more effectivly they work//i used relocation kit on a 4"drop they gave alot better ride feel than when i hads thje stock setup __________________ 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

12-29-2010, 04:47 PM	#4
Ericram Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth , Texas Posts: 27	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? Thanks for quick replies! The shocks were mounted fine but the shock seems to be at a weird angle n the shock w/grommet slipped of the bottom bolt twice already. 2nd time it happend i put washers on each side of bolt/grommet and still came off. the shock seems fully extended when connected, should that be happening or should it still be able to extend further? Im hoping i have the correct shocks. Posted via Mobile Device

12-29-2010, 06:02 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399 Or you can save the $ and make your own? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-29-2010, 07:45 PM	#6
kacz81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shorewood,IL. Posts: 75	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? I made my own using that thread they came out great and wasn't hard at all to do

12-31-2010, 01:13 PM	#7
Ericram Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth , Texas Posts: 27	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? thanks for the link!! I will attempt to fab the mounts and if unable to do so then i will just order from EC. @kacz81- how did you get the bottom mount flat? Did you have access to a press or did you hammer it out?

12-31-2010, 01:17 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? He used a presss in his build.. I havent doen mine yet. The hardest part is grinding the 4 rivits that hold the upper shock mounts on. (You'll have to do that with the ECE kit) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-31-2010, 02:07 PM	#9
kacz81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shorewood,IL. Posts: 75	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? I used an oxy/acetylene torch to heat them up and a 2 lb hammer and 2x4 to beat them flat Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2010, 06:19 PM	#10
Ericram Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth , Texas Posts: 27	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? @kacz81- Awesome, thanks for the info. I will attempt to do this on sunday. Hopefully everything goes well since it's my daily driver and will need it for work monday! ha Now that I think about it I should just start saturday to be safe! Thank all you guys once again.

12-31-2010, 06:51 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? You can do the lowers on another weekend. The uppers will take the longest. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-31-2010, 07:10 PM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? ECE recommended the upper mount relocators on any drop of 4 inches or more. Do you also have the adjustable track bar? I have both and I don't have any issues with my rear shocks. The ride was outstanding....when it was on the road. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-03-2011, 10:48 AM	#13
Ericram Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth , Texas Posts: 27	Re: Shock relocator on 2/4 drop? Yes I have the track bar. I went ahead and ordered the kit form ECE incase I screw it up some how. I have a cousin with a 68 that can use the ECE brackets if I end up doing it right. Thank you guys for the info! I will have some updated pics up soon. @ChevLoRay- Your truck not running at this time?



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