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**pdxhall** · 07-17-2011, 07:28 PM

I am going to purchase one of the rear shock relocation kits that CPP and others carry but I have a question for anybody that has used them. Do the brackets replace the original brackets or work with the brackets? Right now I am tearing down and prepping the frame for paint and if I don't need the brackets I would just as soon remove them now.

SCOTI · 07-17-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

I am going to purchase one of the rear shock relocation kits that CPP and others carry but I have a question for anybody that has used them. Do the brackets replace the original brackets or work with the brackets? Right now I am tearing down and prepping the frame for paint and if I don't need the brackets I would just as soon remove them now.

They replace the original brackets.

**pdxhall** · 07-17-2011, 07:31 PM

Thanks! Now I can get back to the garage and fire up the grinder again.

OneCoWBoY1992 · 07-17-2011, 08:16 PM

why do so many ppl relocate the shock mounts? jw is it a bad place where they are sitting?

vin63 · 07-17-2011, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhall

I am going to purchase one of the rear shock relocation kits that CPP and others carry but I have a question for anybody that has used them. Do the brackets replace the original brackets or work with the brackets? Right now I am tearing down and prepping the frame for paint and if I don't need the brackets I would just as soon remove them now.

X2...they replace the original brackets.

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Originally Posted by OneCoWBoY1992

why do so many ppl relocate the shock mounts? jw is it a bad place where they are sitting?

They help with re-positioning the shock to a more vertical alignment (front to back) in lowered applications.

SCOTI · 07-17-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

They help with re-positioning the shock to a more vertical alignment (front to back) in lowered applications.

As well as regain some of the travel length by moving the mounts slightly farther apart.

**pdxhall** · 07-17-2011, 11:49 PM

Besides I get to grind off some more studs on the frame.

(Like I need any more).

65Gregg · 07-19-2011, 02:12 PM

Read post 51 in the following thread, Lakeroadster outlines how to make your own.
http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=13928

oldblue1968chevy · 07-19-2011, 04:48 PM

Scotti wrote a DIY FAQ on how to make your old ones work like aftermarket...?

SCOTI · 07-19-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Scotti wrote a DIY FAQ on how to make your old ones work like aftermarket...?

I feel Lakeroadsters uppers offer better geometry if you can get the steel cheap enough. If not, tweaking the factory units gets the same results as the aftermarket stuff for a little sweat equity....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437582

oldblue1968chevy · 07-19-2011, 06:36 PM

yours looks better than lakeroadsters for sure though...both good ideas though!!

Frizzle Fry · 07-19-2011, 06:59 PM

Hey pdxhall, I did mine 100% DIY front and rear. Here's the link. I can make more of the front relocators if you are interested. The rear only requires new shocks; no new brackets (front upper studs and modded lower OE brackets). I reused the lighter/well-broken-in former front shocks in the rear and put new Monroes in the front.

**pdxhall** · 07-20-2011, 01:37 AM

Frizzle, I like the look and location of the rear shocks. I think I might give it a try, it looks real simple. I just tore down the rear end from the trailing arms and shock mounts tonight so I think I'll mock some up. What bolt did you use for the top mount? It looks like a front upper mount from the pix, is that so? I've got the front suspension done (2.5" spindles and 1" drop springs so I don't need the front relocated. I've got 5" drop rear springs and new shorter shocks for the drop in the rear.

66farmer · 07-20-2011, 09:39 AM

PDX

Some how I ended up with one extra EC rear shock relocater you can have if you like.

Frizzle Fry · 07-20-2011, 11:43 AM

Yes, I used the OE front upper mounts in the rear. Also used my old front (soft) front shocks in the rear. You can really feel the improved ride and handling. Very stable on the freeway. Further improvement plans are for jeep rear springs and a 1.25" front sway bar. Come drive it if you want.
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**pdxhall** · 07-20-2011, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the offer Farmer but I think I'm going to try Frizzle's approach. Thanks for the drive offer Frizzle but I don't know when I'll be able to make it over that way, lots of things going on right now. I finished school and I'm in job search mode right now. I'd like to make it over to the cruise in again but not sure when. By the way, is that paint job on your truck an "ole skool" special?

Frizzle Fry · 08-08-2011, 04:35 PM

Did you get this done?
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**pdxhall** · 08-09-2011, 01:25 AM

Frizzle. No, not yet. I've been cleaning up the frame, got the trailing arms blasted, and removed a couple of crossmembers to fit my rear fuel tank but that's it. Been real busy with some other things. I did make it over to Beaches a couple of weeks ago. I saw your truck but you were nowhere to be found. I crawled under your truck and took a look at your shock setup, though and I'm convinced I'm going to try it. I just wonder if the top mount could be beefed up a little more. What are your thoughts on that?

Frizzle Fry · 08-12-2011, 10:19 PM

Ugh, too bad we didn't meet up!

That was my initial instinct on the upper mounts too, but I figured if it's good enough for the front (much heavier) it's gotta be good enough for the rear. My 69 Tahoe with BBC has the same upper mounts up front.

07-17-2011, 07:28 PM	#1
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	rear shock relocation I am going to purchase one of the rear shock relocation kits that CPP and others carry but I have a question for anybody that has used them. Do the brackets replace the original brackets or work with the brackets? Right now I am tearing down and prepping the frame for paint and if I don't need the brackets I would just as soon remove them now.

07-17-2011, 07:31 PM	#3
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	Re: rear shock relocation Thanks! Now I can get back to the garage and fire up the grinder again.

07-17-2011, 08:16 PM	#4
OneCoWBoY1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 27	Re: rear shock relocation why do so many ppl relocate the shock mounts? jw is it a bad place where they are sitting?

07-17-2011, 11:49 PM	#7
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	Re: rear shock relocation Besides I get to grind off some more studs on the frame. (Like I need any more).

07-19-2011, 02:12 PM	#8
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: rear shock relocation Read post 51 in the following thread, Lakeroadster outlines how to make your own. http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=13928 __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

07-19-2011, 04:48 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: rear shock relocation Scotti wrote a DIY FAQ on how to make your old ones work like aftermarket...? __________________ 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

07-19-2011, 06:36 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: rear shock relocation yours looks better than lakeroadsters for sure though...both good ideas though!! __________________ 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

07-19-2011, 06:59 PM	#12
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: rear shock relocation Hey pdxhall, I did mine 100% DIY front and rear. Here's the link. I can make more of the front relocators if you are interested. The rear only requires new shocks; no new brackets (front upper studs and modded lower OE brackets). I reused the lighter/well-broken-in former front shocks in the rear and put new Monroes in the front.

07-20-2011, 01:37 AM	#13
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	Re: rear shock relocation Frizzle, I like the look and location of the rear shocks. I think I might give it a try, it looks real simple. I just tore down the rear end from the trailing arms and shock mounts tonight so I think I'll mock some up. What bolt did you use for the top mount? It looks like a front upper mount from the pix, is that so? I've got the front suspension done (2.5" spindles and 1" drop springs so I don't need the front relocated. I've got 5" drop rear springs and new shorter shocks for the drop in the rear.

07-20-2011, 09:39 AM	#14
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: rear shock relocation PDX Some how I ended up with one extra EC rear shock relocater you can have if you like.

07-20-2011, 11:43 AM	#15
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: rear shock relocation Yes, I used the OE front upper mounts in the rear. Also used my old front (soft) front shocks in the rear. You can really feel the improved ride and handling. Very stable on the freeway. Further improvement plans are for jeep rear springs and a 1.25" front sway bar. Come drive it if you want. Posted via Mobile Device

07-20-2011, 04:17 PM	#16
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	Re: rear shock relocation Thanks for the offer Farmer but I think I'm going to try Frizzle's approach. Thanks for the drive offer Frizzle but I don't know when I'll be able to make it over that way, lots of things going on right now. I finished school and I'm in job search mode right now. I'd like to make it over to the cruise in again but not sure when. By the way, is that paint job on your truck an "ole skool" special?

08-08-2011, 04:35 PM	#17
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: rear shock relocation Did you get this done? Posted via Mobile Device

08-09-2011, 01:25 AM	#18
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	Re: rear shock relocation Frizzle. No, not yet. I've been cleaning up the frame, got the trailing arms blasted, and removed a couple of crossmembers to fit my rear fuel tank but that's it. Been real busy with some other things. I did make it over to Beaches a couple of weeks ago. I saw your truck but you were nowhere to be found. I crawled under your truck and took a look at your shock setup, though and I'm convinced I'm going to try it. I just wonder if the top mount could be beefed up a little more. What are your thoughts on that?

08-12-2011, 10:19 PM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: rear shock relocation Ugh, too bad we didn't meet up! That was my initial instinct on the upper mounts too, but I figured if it's good enough for the front (much heavier) it's gotta be good enough for the rear. My 69 Tahoe with BBC has the same upper mounts up front.



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